Copper Country Today

Matthew Zika from National Weather Service - Marquette talks about what kinds of weather events threaten the Copper Country in spring and summer. He also talks about forecasting and advances in meteorological technology, plus how you can help provide data ranging from temperature to snow and rainfall totals.

Director of Jazz Studies at MTU Adam Meckler has big plans for the program. He's hoping to build on a rich history by adding some new faculty members. There's now a third ensemble, specializing this year in New Orleans brass music. Learn more about Tech Jazz and how you can keep up on their exploits in the coming months.

Gretchen Janssen and Karen Lahti from RE/Max Douglass Real Estate in Houghton talk about the importance of the spring and summer for the area's housing market and today's historically tight conditions.

Executive Director Mary Niemela discusses moving to a new location in Calumet and how the public can help transform the space into a welcoming shelter for those dealing with domestic abuse.

Michigan Tech Associate Professor Steve Elmer and graduate student Isaac Wedig talk about their work to get UP and Moving! off the ground. The program is designed to help create workouts that can be done from home with minimal equipment. They talk about their research on the benefits of regular exercise and how it might be important in the fight against COVID-19.

Houghton County Veteran Service Officer Joe Battisfore and Keweenaw County's Derek Parkinen discussed splitting off a new branch in Allouez. They also talked about how they can help veterans with medical benefits, a new home loan, and much more.

Grant Dossetto talked with Eric Smith of WNMU on his recent presentation about the wreck of the Coast Guard Cutter Mesquite and its final resting place in Keystone Bay. Joe Miller from Superior Sugar Bush dishes on how maple syrup has gone from a hobby of his to a commercial enterprise. His trees have been tapped for almost a month now.

On this week's Copper Country Today, Grant Dossetto spoke with Northern Michigan University historian Russell Magnaghi about the historical contributions of French Canadians in the Upper Peninsula. He was also joined by John Griffith of Keweenaw Natural Areas to talk about the group's attempt to purchase land on the Gratiot River between Conglomerate Falls and Lake Superior. Copper Country Today a...

On this week's Copper Country Today program, the Finlandia Health Sciences program is settling into its new home at the former Hancock school. Todd VanDyke talks with Fredi de Yampert and Lori Sullivan about the program and the move. Grant Dossetto gets a drug enforcement update from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula...

On this week's Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke meets the U.P.’s new poet laureate, M. Bartley Siegel. And, has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the status of high school foreign exchange students? Grant Dossetto talks with Lauren Scherr from from International Cultural Exchange Services. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97....

On this week's Copper Country Today, a grassroots effort is forming that could save some historic buildings in Calumet. Leah Polzien from Main Street Calumet brings details. And, after a very cold week, Todd VanDyke talks energy costs and solutions with Melissa Davis from New Power Tour. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:0...

On this week's Copper Country Today program, a local charter school is being organized. Todd VanDyke talks with Nora Laho and Steve Aho from the Copper Island Academy. And, there will be a CopperDog 150 this year, but it will be different. Doug Harrer fills us in. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400...

On this week's Copper Country Today program, we get a Winter Carnival preview with Scott Sviland from the MTU Blue Key Society. Todd VanDyke talks with Hannah Butkovich from Houghton-Keweenaw Communities that Care about how the pandemic has affected their programs for middle and high school kids. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97....

On this week's Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talks with Gail Ploe from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department about a new effort that is trying to build support programs for family members and others close to those who are battling addiction. Jeff Ratcliffe from the Keweenaw Economic Development Alliance checks in with an update on how small businesses in the Keweenaw are farin...

On this week's Copper Country Today program - where does Houghton stand now with the big parking deck? City manager Eric Waara lays it out. When can you get your COVID vaccine? Kate Beer from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department brings the latest. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, and...

This week on Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke hits the trails with John Stachler from the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club. And, Stephanie Krieger from the U.P. Human Trafficking Task Force brings us up to date on a serious problem that all too often stays under the radar. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 WCCY 99.3 FM and 14...

On this week's Copper Country Today program, a new effort is underway to introduce kids to great careers here in the Upper Peninsula. Cassy Tefft de Muñoz from Michigan Tech has details. Todd VanDyke asks Aspirus dietician Anna Mooi for some help in setting and keeping New Year's resolutions. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM...

On this week's Copper Country Today, Joe Cooper brings an update from the Copper Country Humane Society. Host Todd VanDyke talks with Della Juliano from UPCAP, who provides advice for interacting with relatives who are dealing with dementia. Learn about a series of classes that begins soon. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM,...

On this week's Copper Country Today, Steve Elmer and Kelly Kamm from Michigan Tech share the latest on the virus, and wrap up the fall series of COVID-19 Town Halls they hosted. And, the Portage Lake District Library has launched a new winter reading program. Todd VanDyke talks with Dillon Geshel about that, and other library updates. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Penins...

On this week's Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talks with new Western Upper Peninsula Health Department medical director Dr. Bob Lorinser about topics that include the new COVID-19 vaccine. And, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Douglas Tice from Aspirus shares advice about getting ready for the winter outdoor sports season. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday...

On this week's Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talks with two Alcoholics Anonymous leaders about maintaining sobriety in the holiday season during a pandemic. And, on Finnish Independence Day, Jim Kurtti from the Finish-American Heritage Center shares what freedom in the motherland meant to Finnish immigrants in the Keweenaw.  Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweena...

On this week's Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talks with Heather Saari from Dial Help, about a new approach they're taking to interact with abused children. Mike Babcock from the Portage Health Foundation shares how Copper Country residents can multiply their gifts to as many as 18 local nonprofits on Giving Tuesday. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Su...

On this week's Copper Country Today program, how did the pandemic affect our summer tourist season, and what are the prospects for winter? Todd VanDyke talked with Brad Barnett from the Keweenaw Convention and Visitors Bureau. Little Brothers will serve Thanksgiving dinners - but much differently than usual. Cathy Kass-Aten explained how the organization is adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic. Copp...

On this week's Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talks with Kate Beer from the Western U.P. Health Department about how our spiraling COVID-19 numbers have forced changes in how authorities are dealing with the pandemic. And, on Opening Day, we get our annual deer hunt update from John Depue and Mark Pomeroy of the DNR. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mor...

On this week's Copper Country Today program, wolves are no longer federally protected. What will that mean to the U.P population? Todd VanDyke talks with wolf expert Rolf Peterson. Kristina Penfold from the Copper Country Intermediate School District discusses how local schools are teaching kids with developmental disabilities. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sun...