Copper Country Today

On this week's Copper Country Today, the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter celebrates 40 years serving victims of domestic violence, and prepares for a move. Todd VanDyke welcomes Mary Niemela, with the latest. And, a Red Jacket update - Todd talks with Main Street Calumet director Leah Polzien. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 F...

On this week's Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talks with Houghton County Clerk Jennifer Kelly about her re-election bid, and about early voting procedures. Her opponent, Justin Kasieta, did not respond to our invitation to appear on the program. Todd also talks with the two candidates running for the third district county board seat - Democratic incumbent Glenn Anderson, and Republican challen...

On this week's Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talks with the four candidates running for one at-large Hancock City Council seat. We hear from incumbent John Haeussler, and challengers James De Clerck, Margo Pizzi and Robert Stites. Why are they running, and what is their vision for Hancock? Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7...

This week on Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talks with the five candidates running for three open Houghton City Council seats in the November 3rd election. We hear from incumbents John Sullivan and Buck Foltz, and challengers Jan Cole, Brian Irizarry and Joan Suits. Find out where they stand on waterfront development and other issues. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Pe...

On this week's Copper Country Today program, Todd VanDyke talks with candidates for the Michigan 110th State House seat - Republican incumbent Greg Markkanen, and Democratic challenger Janet Metsa. 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 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Port...

This week on Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talks with three candidates running for the Houghton County Commission - Amber Broderson and Tom Tikkanen in the first district, and Al Koskela in the second. Kate Beer from the Western U-P Health Department discusses the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, and why schools have been told to stop face-to-face instruction for two weeks. Copper Country Toda...

On this week's Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talks with the three candidates running for the third ward seat on the Hancock City Council:  incumbent John Slivon, and challengers Kurt Rickard and Tim Givens. We get a quick update about an exciting development at the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter. And, we wrap up our series on Addiction in the Copper Country. Copper Country Today airs th...

On this week's Copper Country Today program, we began our coverage of the November election by meeting the three candidates who will appear on the ballot for Houghton County Sheriff - incumbent Brian McLean, Josh Saarinen and Roger Sullivan. We got an update on the Parade of Nations from Will Schuett at MTU.  And, our series on Addiction in the Copper Country continued. Copper Country Today a...

On this week's Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talks with Steven Elmer and Kelly Kamm from Michigan Tech about the latest COVID news, and about a series of community COVID forums that will be presented this fall online, and on our station WOLV-FM, 97.7 The Wolf. George Stockero from the Copper Country Intermediate School District discusses the challenges of getting ready for an awkward start to...

On this week's Copper Country Today, EGLE’s annual "State of the Great Lakes Report" is out. Todd VanDyke talks with Emily Finnell and Stefanie Swart about the Copper Country's greatest natural resource. Chris Miller checks in from the Houghton County Fair - find out what activities will take place. Our Addiction in the Copper Country series continues, as well. Copper Country Today airs throughout...

This week on Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Marlin Lee about the pandemic’s effect on the Calumet Theatre, and shows that are still planned. Aspirus ophthalmologist Dustin Wasylik discusses children's eye health, as they head back to school. And, our series on Addiction in the Copper Country continues. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mo...

On this week's Copper Country Today program, Houghton just finished a major downtown parking study. Todd VanDyke talks with city manager Eric Waara about what they learned. John Griffith from Keweenaw Natural Areas shares information about the drive to open more Copper Country land to the public. And, our special series on Addiction in the Copper Country continues. Copper Country Today airs t...

On the August 2nd edition of Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talks with Jim Vivian and Gina Nicholas from the Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition about their efforts to make more land accessible for public use. Virginia Lambert and Paige Setter-Hallwachs from Dial Help share information about the services they offer the victims of crime and sexual assault, and how community members can volunt...

State Representative Greg Markkanen provided an update about issues in Lansing that affect the Copper Country, including preparations to reopen schools in the fall. Dillon Geshel from the Portage Lake District Library provided an update about the library's services, as activities resume following the COVID-19 shutdown. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday morni...

On the July 19, 2020 edition of Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talks with Houghton County Clerk Jennifer Kelly about registration and early voting in the August 4th primary election. Cynthia Coté from the Copper Country Community Arts Center previews the Detroit Institute of Arts Inside Out exhibit that's coming to the City of Hancock. Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw P...

Todd VanDyke interviews Constitution Party presidential candidate Don Blankenship and vice-presidential candidate William Mohr. 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 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Portage Health Foundation .

This week on Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talks with Casey VerBerkmoes, candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 110th state house seat. Ben Ciavola from the Houghton Waterfront Redevelopment Citizens Group explains why the group wants the City of Houghton to re-start the Lakeshore Drive Redevelopment process, and discusses the vote they’ve added to the August 4th ballot.  Our sp...

Meet Joe Brogan and Jim Gabe, the two candidates for Baraga County Sheriff running in the Republican primary August 4th. Because there is no announced Democrat, the primary winner will likely become the new sheriff. Copper Country Today is broadcast locally on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula each Sunday morning at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 1400 AM and 99.3 FM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The...

On this week's Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talks with Lawrence Dale, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 110th Michigan State House seat, about his views. Portage Health Foundation Executive Director Kevin Store discusses what his organization is doing to assist the Copper Country in dealing with effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Copper Country Today airs Sunday mornings at 7:...

Interviews with contenders for the Democratic nomination for Michigan's First U.S. House district. Copper Country Today is brought to you by the Portage Health Foundation .

This decades-old radio program is now live wherever you listen to podcasts! Today we'll hear from Todd Van Dyke as he introduces the show. Come back every weekend for the latest episode!  Thanks to Portage Health Foundation for sponsoring Copper Country Today.