Category Archives: Featured

Michigan residents share concerns about data centers and cryptomining at a community forum
Several people came out to fill the Orpheum Theater on Sunday to hear about challenges communities are facing regarding data centers and crypto mining. The presentation was livestreamed in conjunction...
Thomas Fournier Jan 19, 2026

Houghton receives a $3.8 million grant to support talent retention and attraction in the community
The City of Houghton continues to make the community a wonderful place to live, grow a family and build a business. Last week, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced a series of grant...
Thomas Fournier Jan 19, 2026

Gogebic Community College accepts donation in support of birthing education for nursing and EMS students
A Wisconsin man committed a generous donation to Gogebic Community College to support the nursing and EMS programs preparing students to enter the workforce. Last week, Gogebic Community College annou...
Thomas Fournier Jan 19, 2026

MI-TRALE adds two new members to the Board of Directors
MITRALE held annual board elections and added two new directors. Last week, the Michigan Trails and Recreation Alliance of Land and the Environment held its annual meeting and board of directors elect...
Thomas Fournier Jan 19, 2026

United States Coast Guard conducts ice-breaking mission near Escanaba
Editor's Note: The United States Coast Guard has announced this ice-breaking operation will begin on January 21st, and finish on the 25th. The United States Coast Guard will begin commercial icebreaki...
Thomas Fournier Jan 19, 2026 The Coast Guard Cutter Katmai Bay, a 140-foot ice-breaking tug, escorts the motor vessel Calumet through Lake Michigan near Lansing Shoal, Feb. 2, 2014. The cutter was operating as part of Operation Taconite, which is the ice breaking operation for the northern Great Lakes. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Daniel R. Michelson)

Heikinpaiva excitement keeps building up to Saturday
Heikinpaiva's excitement has been building since mid-December. Many people have joined heritage classes at the Finnish American Folk School. Others stopped by Sew Cranky to participate in the Snowflak...
Thomas Fournier Jan 19, 2026

Wings Win in OT - Monday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School On the boys basketball schedule tonight... Houghton plays at Hancock. Calumet visits Chassell. West Iron County travels to Gwin...
Todd Overbeek Jan 19, 2026

MTU Hockey Sweeps MSU - Sunday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school hockey Saturday... Houghton scored three goals in the third period to claim a 4-1 victory over Jeffers. After a ...
Todd Overbeek Jan 18, 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 C...
Todd Overbeek Jan 18, 2026

Tech Hockey Lassoes Mavericks - Saturday Sports Wrap
Click on the highlighted scores for additional game details. High School In high school hockey last night... Houghton smothered Ashwaubenon 6-1. The Gremlins got goals from Porter Markham, Gunner Gull...
Todd Overbeek Jan 17, 2026






