Copper Country Today

On this edition of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke welcomes Jenn Shaud, Craig Hughes and Larry Zorawski from the Swedetown Trails Club, to talk about the trail system and proposed plans to expand the chalet.

On this edition of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Chad Van Bennekom and Mike Borlee of the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club about the importance of the trails they maintain, and snowmobile safety and etiquette.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Mike Babcock from the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation talks with host Todd VanDyke about their upcoming Giving Tuesday Campaign, and how 30 community organizations will benefit from $250,000 in matching funds.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Susan Nielsen and Anna Sanchez of the Community Alliance for Progressive Education about learning options they're providing in the Keweenaw.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Baraga County Memorial Hospital CEO Rob Stowe about a new program that can help veterans secure health care services locally, and another program that can match hospital and law enforcement personnel immediately with mental health professionals in crisis situations.

Former Keweenaw residents who would like to return home can learn about job opportunities at the upcoming Return North Career Fair. Jason Mack from the M-TEC SmartZone previews the event with host Todd VanDyke, and talks about the opportunities.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Sherry Middlemis-Brown talks with host Todd VanDyke about the work of the Copper country Angel Mission, including the help they provide, and the help they need.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Mark Pomeroy and John DePue of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources about the upcoming firearm deer hunting season.

Jenn Schaud and Monica Aho from Equipment Loans of the Keweenaw joined host Todd VanDyke to talk about their mission to provide equipment for the disabled, and their upcoming community sled hockey event.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Iola Brubaker and Kevin Weir from the Keweenaw Family Resource Center about their new initiative to support dads in the Keweenaw.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Karyn Juntunen of the Copper Country Community Transition Council about their efforts to help physically and developmentally disabled teens transition from school into jobs and fulfilling lives.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Mark Wilcox, Executive Director of the Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association, joins Todd VanDyke to talk about their membership drive, and ways people who love the parks can be supportive.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talked with Calumet Village Manager Megan Haseldon about the update of the village's master plan that's underway, and with Main Street Calumet's Leah Polzein about upcoming Halloween activities, and the impact of the late Robert Langseth.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke welcomed Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Director Carol Korpula for a discussion about their need for medical transport drivers, their firewood heating program for seniors, and their upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke welcomes Julia Peterson from The Nature Conservancy, with an update on the Keweenaw Heartlands project, in which thousands of acres of wilderness are being preserved for public access.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, in advance of the organization's 60th anniversary, Mike Bach and Leslie Griffith of Copper Country Mental Health talk with host Todd VanDyke about their services, and options for mental health treatment in the region.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Houghton City Manager Eric Waara talks with host Todd VanDyke about the city's summer activities, the progress of the downtown parking deck demolition, and the resolution of the Walmart tax dispute.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talked with Hancock City Manager Mary Babcock about summer activities, a flurry of proposed new housing in the city, and the prospect of purchasing several Finlandia University buildings.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Dr. Tim Havens from Michigan Tech joins host Todd VanDyke for a discussion about artificial intelligence, how it's affecting Michigan Tech, and an upcoming forum at which the public is welcome.

As Domestic Violence Awareness Month opens, Mary Niemela from the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter discusses the issue, their services, and activities they have planned.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke welcomes Visit Keweenaw director Brad Barnett for a review of the of the summer tourist season, a look at the fall color season, and the upcoming Plaidurday world record attempt.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Ginny Hemmer and Mark Miron from Omega House talk with host Todd VanDyke about grief, local resources to help deal with it, and an upcoming Community Grief seminar.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke welcomes Patrick O'Keefe, the receiver who is overseeing the dissolution of Finlandia University and its assets.

On this segment of Copper country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Portage Lake District Library Director Katrina Linde-Moriarty about library services, and recent upgrades to the facility.

On this edition of Copper Country Today, Jennifer Beaudette from the Copper Country Intermediate School District discusses the benefits of preschool, and options for parents, with host Todd VanDyke.

On this edition of Copper Country Today, Kelly Raffaelli and Mariana Nakashima from Michigan Tech talk with host Todd VanDyke about international students at the university, and the upcoming Parade of Nations and Multicultural Festival.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Democratic State Representative Jenn Hill, whose 109th District includes Baraga County, talked with host Todd VanDyke about state government issues.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Aspirus Keweenaw Nurse Practitioner Shannon Handler talks with host Todd VanDyke about health issues kids will face as they head back to school.

The Calumet Theatre is back! Host Todd VanDyke talks with Executive Director Jay Maki about their successful summer, theatre operations, and what's coming up.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Copper Country Intermediate School District Superintendent James Rautiola about the upcoming school year, changes that parents can expect, and the continuing need for fulltime and substitute teachers.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Rick Freeman and Debbie Winquist join host Todd VanDyke to preview the upcoming Houghton County Fair.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Michigan Economic Development Corporation CEO Quentin Messer, Jr., about how the Keweenaw fits into statewide economic plans.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, 110th District Republican State Representative Greg Markkanen brings an update from Lansing, including working with a Democratic majority, potential revisions to the road tax, and challenges within the state Republican party.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Rozsa Center director Mary Jennings talks with host Todd VanDyke about the upcoming entertainment season, and their new "pay as you are able" pricing system.

As efforts continue to honor 1913 Copper Strike leader "Big Annie" Clements with a statue, host Todd VanDyke talked with Death's Door author Steve Lehto about the strike, Clements' role, and the Italian Hall disaster.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke welcomes Finnish Consul General Jarmo Sareva for a discussion about the nation from which many Copper Country residents trace their ancestry.

Ginny Hemmer and Doug McKenzie of the Copper Country Recycling Initiative talked with host Todd VanDyke about hazardous materials in many homes, and efforts to find ways to dispose of them properly.

Halfway through the downtown Houghton parking deck project, City Manager Eric Waara stopped by with an update for host Todd VanDyke.

The Portage Health Foundation has changed its name to the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation, and taken on some unique commitments. Director Kevin Store talks with host Todd VanDyke about the changes.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Finlandia Foundation director Anne-Mari Paster returns with an update about their involvement with Hancock's Finnish-American Heritage Center.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Iola Brubaker and Julie Catherino join host Todd VanDyke to discuss the critical lack of child care in the Copper Country.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region Director Jerry Wouronmaa about the housing shortage that has developed in the Keweenaw.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Rachel Pressley from the Western Upper Peninsula Planning and Development Region, and local growers Ashley Ten Harmsel and Drew Cramer talked with host Todd VanDyke about the Farm to School program, which provides locally grown food to kids receiving school lunches.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Alysa Cherubini Sutenen, Gail Ploe and Michelle Morgan discussed the results of the Hope Survey about community attitudes toward mental illness with host Todd VanDyke.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, the new commander of the Calumet State Police Post, First Lieutenant Jason Wickstrom, spoke with Todd VanDyke about the role of the state police, careers with the state police, and his previous work with the Upper Peninsula West Substance Abuse Team.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Robin Meneguzzo of the Keweenaw Area Community Foundation talks with host Todd VanDyke about their mission, and their work on the Keweenaw Highlands project.

With a busy summer underway in Calumet, Leah Polzien from Main Street Calumet talks with host Todd VanDyke about pasty art, Pasty Fest and more.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Chassell Lions Club members Judy Evert and Steve Palosaari preview the upcoming 75th annual Copper Country Strawberry Festival, and talk with host Todd VanDyke about why those Chassell strawberries taste SO darn good.

The Keweenaw County Historical Society's summer history program series is about to begin. Guest host Thomas Fournier talks with members of the society about their plans.

The effort continues to limit invasive species migration into Keweenaw bodies of water. Jade Stadler and Zoe Sterrif from the Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area talk with host Todd VanDyke about what boaters and waterfront property owners can do to help.