Copper Country Today
Copper Country Today is Keweenaw Report’s award winning weekly interview forum. Each hour-long program is typically split into two parts, with host Todd VanDyke talking about issues of interest on a wide range of topics.
Copper Country Today airs Sundays at 7:00 a.m. on 97.7 The Wolf, 8:00 a.m. on 99.3 The Lift, 9:00 a.m. on KBear 102.3, and 10:00 a.m. on Lite 96.3 Houghton’s Breeze. Or, you can link to our podcast version below.
If you have a topic that you think we should cover, email your idea to kreport@up.net.
Copper Country Today - March 1, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke welcomes Laurium Village Manager Ian Lewis with an update, one year after a fire destroyed the village's public works garage. Hear the discussion here. CopperPull organizer Chris Kivi joins host Todd VanDyke on CopperDog weekend to talk about the "other" side of dogsledding - weight hauling. Listen to the discussion here. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, ...
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Copper Country Today - February 22, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke welcomes Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Leonard for a discussion about state issues, and his positions. Hear the conversation here. Astronomer Br. Guy Consolmagno from the Vatican Observatory talks with host Todd VanDyke about the Catholic church's relationship with science, and shares tips for viewing the Keweenaw's renowned dark nighttime skies. Listen to the conversation here. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Kew...
Feb 22, 2026
Copper Country Today - February 15, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today program: Host Todd VanDyke talks with Baraga County Memorial Hospital CEO Rob Stowe about their success as one of the few remaining independent hospitals in the Upper Peninsula, and outreach efforts into Ontonagon County. Hear the conversation here. Tyler Haari and Krissy Tepsa from CopperDog previewed the big race weekend coming up, with an emphasis on the volunteers still needed to make the event happen. Listen to the discussion here. Copper Country Today...
Feb 15, 2026
Copper Country Today - February 8, 2026
On this week's edition of Copper Country Today: Maggie Munch from UP Kids Big Brother Big Sisters talks with host Todd VanDyke about the value of mentorship, and their upcoming Bowl for Kids Sake. Hear the conversation here. Host Todd VanDyke welcomes Lexi Jacques and Katie Schlief from the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce for a preview of the upcoming Spark Plug Awards, and other programs and benefits the Chamber offers. Listen to the discussion here. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michiga...
Feb 08, 2026
Copper Country Today - February 1, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today... Corey Soumis and Jim Rautiola from the Copper Country Intermediate School District talk with host Todd VanDyke about CTE programs in the Keweenaw. Hear the conversation here. Host Todd VanDyke welcomes Ethan Rice and Andrew Hemstreet from the Blue Key Society at Michigan Tech with a preview of the upcoming Winter Carnival. Listen to the discussion here. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97....
Feb 01, 2026
Copper Country Today - January 25, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: B Lauer and Pat Toczydlowski join host Todd VanDyke to talk about the 30th anniversary of the Keweenaw Land Trust, and the work it does to keep natural spaces open to the public. Hear the discussion here. Host Todd VanDyke welcomes Faith Morrison from the Copper Country League of Women Voters with an update about the Houghton County Jail project. Listen to the conversation here. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday morn...
Jan 25, 2026
January 18, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke talks with Houghton City Manager Eric Waara about developing the city and its waterfront as a "talent magnet." Hear the discussion here. Copper Country Intermediate School District Superintendent Jim Rautiola talks with host Todd VanDyke about MSU's latest study indicating the state is still having trouble recruiting teachers. Listen to the conversation here. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sun...
Jan 18, 2026
Copper Country Today - January 11, 2026
On this week's edition of Copper Country Today: Clayton Gomez and Tom Wright from the Quincy Mine Hoist Association join host Todd VanDyke to talk about the history of the Quincy Mine, and the association's 65 years of preserving its legacy. Hear the discussion here. David Maki from the Finnish American Heritage Center joins host Todd VanDyke for a preview of this year's Heikinpäivä mid-winter celebration. Listen to the conversation here. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michiga...
Jan 11, 2026
Copper Country Today - December 21, 2025
On this week's Copper Country Today program: Michigan Tech V.P. for Student Affairs Laura Bulleit talks with host Todd VanDyke about the new Chang K. Park Wellness Center to be built on campus. Hear the discussion here. Mike Lutz and Cynthia Drake from Omega House join host Todd VanDyke to share tips for dealing with grief over the holidays. Listen to the conversation here. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY...
Dec 21, 2025
Copper Country Today - December 14, 2025
On this week's Copper Country Today: Becki Clouthier from the Copper Country Humane Society discusses holiday pet giving, adoption and the upcoming 12 Dogs of Christmas Campaign and Raise the Woof Comedy Club. Listen to the discussion here. 110th District State Representative Grek Markkanen joins host Todd VanDyke to talk about the dramatic budget cuts recently made by the State House of Representatives, along with updates about health care in Ontonagon County and the CopperWood Mine. Hear th...
Dec 13, 2025
Copper Country Today - December 7, 2025
On this week's Copper Country Today: Options are being discussed to find a way to replace the outdated Houghton County jail. Host Todd VanDyke welcomed Faith Morrison from the Copper Country League of Women Voters with an update. Listen to the discussion here. Melissa Davis from New Power Tour joined host Todd VanDyke for a discussion about crowd financing of projects that can help local communities grow, along with a discussion about help with high winter energy costs. Hear the conversation ...
Dec 07, 2025
Copper Country Today - November 30, 2025
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke talks with Brad Barnett from Visit Keweenaw about the recent summer tourism season, and prospects for winter tourism. Listen to the discussion here. Mike Babcock from the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation talks with host Todd VanDyke about the upcoming Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign. Hear the conversation here. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on ...
Nov 30, 2025
