On this week's Copper Country Today: Leah Polzien from MainStreet Calumet joined host Todd VanDyke with a look at summer highlights in the village, and the progress of efforts to restore historic buildings. Hear the discussion here. This is the 350th anniversary of the death of Father Jacques Marquette, the missionary ...

On this week's Copper Country Today program: Dr. Maria Bergstrom from Michigan Tech talks with host Todd VanDyke about the change in approach to education at the university included in its new Essential Education program. Listen to the discussion here. Visit Keweenaw's Brad Barnett talks with host Todd VanDyke about th...

On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke talks with Oliver Loode of the Uralic Centre for Indigenous Peoples in Estonia and Jim Kurtti about the surprising roots of the Finnish language and culture, and efforts to have Hancock named a Finno-Ugric Capital of Culture. Hear the discussion here. Painesdale Mi...

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - For the first time, the Michigan Veterans Leadership Summit will be held in the Upper Peninsula in Marquette on the campus of Northern Michigan University (NMU).

IRONWOOD, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Teens and young adults aged 16 and older are invited to participate in the Michigan State Police's (MSP) free Law Enforcement Career Academy from June 9-13.

UPPER PENINSULA, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Michigan State University (MSU) has received $198,500 to conduct waterbody health studies in three Upper Peninsula counties.

MUNISING, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - State Rep. Karl Bohnak (R-Deerton) voted to send nearly $1 million to Munising in order to acquire over 300 acres of forested property and develop recreational infrastructure.

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - As Michigan's residents and visitors take to the outdoors to go camping, the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is urging all to be aware of invasive pests and diseases.

NEGAUNEE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) - Dual-electric car charging stations have been installed in downtown Negaunee as part of the city's Downtown Enhancement Project.