Michigan Tech Professor Mark Rudnicki talks about his new research area, cross laminated timber. Rudnicki is looking into whether Michigan hardwoods can be used in the process. Cross laminated timber allows wood to be used in high-rise structures.

Calumet Electronics COO Todd Brassard discusses the company's expansion and its long-range goals for its campus headquarters.

Two Asprirus Keweenaw nurses compete on the trails as mushers. Kelly Engle talks about the sport and its healing properties.

Calumet High School's JROTC program is one of the oldest in the country and they have qualified for the national JLAB competition in academics for the first time ever. Learn about that and the other components of the program, made up of about 90 students. Major Michael Farley and First Sergeant Mark Powell stop by the studio.

Lauren Scherr is the regional administrator for the foreign exchange program in the Upper Peninsula. She brought along Olivia, Hilary, and Blanca to talk about their experiences. Host families are always needed, with the next batch of students coming to the area in August.

The Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition's Celebrate the UP forum is virtual again this year, beginning on Friday afternoon. Themed "Rewild the UP," gray wolves are in focus. Horst Schmidt and Terri Bocklund discuss the program.

UP Health System - Portage is once again the title sponsor of this year's Great Bear Chase cross country ski race. Angela Luskin discusses. 

How will the City of Houghton pay to demolish its aging parking deck? And what could potentially take its place. Manager Eric Waara talks about the public engagement process to chart the future of the valuable property.

Michelle Morgan is part of the Copper Country's newest mental health advocacy organization, Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds. Learn more here.

Copper Island Academy's open enrollment period is underway. Learn more about the school with principal Steve Aho.