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 - August 30, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Faith Morrison, Tom Tikkanen and Sheriff Josh Saaranen talk with host Tim Peters about the latest Houghton County Jail proposal. Here the conversation here. Host Tim Peters talks with Dana Langsford of the UP Health System about the importance of donating blood and platelets. 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 WH...
Aug 30, 2026
Copper Country Today - August 23, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today program: Host Tim Peters welcomes Jim Northey from the Copper Country Angel Mission for an update about their back-to-school backpack program and other services. Listen to the discussion here. Rick Freeman from the Houghton County Fair Board joins host Tim Peters with a preview of this year's event. 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 F...
Aug 22, 2026
Copper Country Today - August 15, 2026
On this week's Coppe Country Today: Sigrid Resh of the Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area talks with host Tim Peters about their Barberry trade-up program and other initiatives. Hear the conversation here. Host Tim Peters welcomes Copper Country Intermediate School District Superintendent Jim Rautiola with a look at the upcoming school year. 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...
Aug 15, 2026
Copper Country Today - August 9, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Tim Peters welcomes Lauren Lachen from International Cultural Exchange Services about hosting foreign exchange students in the Keweenaw, and opportunities for local students to study abroad. Listen to the discussion here. Members of the Circle UP civic group talk with host Tim Peters about their activities, and volunteer opportunities in the Keweenaw. Hear the conversation here. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday...
Aug 09, 2026
Copper Country Today - August 2, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Tim Peters talks with longtime Copper Country Community Arts Center director Cynthia Cote about the center, and her recent retirement. Hear the segment here. Rozsa Center director Kiersten Birondo joins host Tim Peters to preview their upcoming season. 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...
Aug 02, 2026
Copper Country Today - July 26, 2026
On this week's Copper Country Today: Host Todd VanDyke talks with 38th State Senate Republican candidate Beau LaFave about his campaign and issues relating to the Copper Country. Listen to the conversation here. Host Tim Peters welcomes Mona Granroth and Lisa Rosseau for an update on planning for this year's Hancock Lights the Night event. 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 ...
Jul 26, 2026
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
