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 - July 19, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke talks with Dave Prestin, a candidate for the Republican nomination for the 38th District State Senate seat. Hear the conversation here. Host Tim Peters talks with Joash Pfeiffelman from the Houghton Keweenaw Conservation District about their upcoming 75th anniversary celebration. Listen to the discussion here. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM a...
Jul 19, 2026
Copper Country Today - July 12, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Tim Peters talks with CLK Schools Superintendent Joel Asiala about the district's upcoming millage request. Hear the conversation here. Host Tim Peters speaks with Larry Zurawski and Tim Gasperich about the Swedetown Trails Club and efforts to improve the chalet and create better accessibility. 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 99.3 ...
Jul 12, 2026
Copper Country Today - July 4, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke welcomes Judy Evart and Mary Crane from the Chassell Lions Club with a preview of the upcoming Strawberry Festival. Hear the conversation here. Host Tim Peters talks with Ryan Thompson, the founder of the FairMapr event management system. 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 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM, and 1...
Jul 05, 2026
Copper Country Today - June 28, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Erica Bates and Ariel Miron from UP Kids talk with host Tim Peters about the need for foster families. Hear the conversation here. If you would like to find out more, call Ariel at (906) 299-4196, or Erica at 231-0367. Host Tim Peters welcomes Jared Howard from Main Street Calumet with an update about projects in and around the village. Listen to the discussion here. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00...
Jun 28, 2026
Copper Country Today - June 21, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today... Wayne Abba, Mike DeRochers and Paula McElroy from the Baraga County Historical Society join host Todd VanDyke with an update about the restoration of the historic Ford Sawmill at Alberta, and the upcoming AlbertaFest. Hear the discussion here. With the Juhannus Festival wrapping up, we revisited a discussion from May, 2025 with Oliver Loode of the Uralic Centre for Indigenous Peoples in Estonia and Jim Kurtti from the Finns and Friends Committee about th...
Jun 21, 2026
Copper Country Today - June 14, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Tim Peters talks about Calumet's effort to memorialize 1913 strike leader "Big Annie" Clemenc with Anita Campbell and Jared Howard. Listen to the discussion here. Host Tim Peters welcomes Jesse Wiederhold from Visit Keweenaw for a preview of the upcoming expanded Juhannus celebration. 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 WCCY 99.3 FM an...
Jun 14, 2026
Copper Country Today - June 7, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke talks with South Range Village President George Eakin about recent developments in the village. Hear the discussion here. Host Tim Peters talks with Katie Schlief and Ryan Towles about the upcoming Bridgefest celebration in Houghton and Hancock. Listen to the discussion here. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM, ...
Jun 07, 2026
Copper Country Today - May 31, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke talks with Jessica Mills from Copper Shore Meals on Wheels about their expansion since the passage of the Houghton County Senior Nutrition millage. Hear the discussion here. Host Todd VanDyke welcomes Amber Kraft from the Keweenaw National Historical Park with a preview of their summer programs. 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...
May 31, 2026
Copper Country Today - May 24, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke previews the upcoming farm market season with Jake TenHarmsel and Rebecca Matuszak of the From the Ground Marmers Market Collective. Listen to the conversation here. Host Tim Peters looks ahead at summer activities in Hancock with Mary Babcock and Todd Gast. Hear the discussion here. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, 9:00 on WHKB 10...
May 23, 2026
Copper Country Today - May 17, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Tim Peters welcomes Danielle Perkowitz from the City of Houghton, with a preview of the upcoming Locavore Festival, and other activities planned for the summer. Hear the discussion here. Shelby Oja from the Keweenaw Young Professionals organization talks with host Tim Peters about the work they do in the community. Listen to the conversation here. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 F...
May 17, 2026
Copper Country Today - May 10, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke welcomes Jesse Wiederhold for the first of two segments featuring Visit Keweenaw, with a discussion about upcoming local events, and the organization's new headquarters in downtown Houghton. Hear the conversation here. Host Todd VanDyke welcomes Brad Barnett for the second of two segments featuring Visit Keweenaw, with a recap of last winter's tourist season, a look ahead at this summer, and information about the upcoming Sustainable Tour...
May 10, 2026
Copper Country Today - May 3, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Gina Nicholas, Molly Powers and Brice Holden from the Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition talk with host Todd VanDyke about the role their organization plays in balancing the region's outdoor activities. Hear the discussion here. Host Todd VanDyke welcomes Marty Fassen from the Keweenaw Lions Club, with an update about their activities to support our community. Listen to the conversation here. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peni...
May 03, 2026
