Copper Country Today

Copper Country Today

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Copper Country Today episodes

  • Copper Country Today - May 15, 2022 - Bicycle Safety, Tour da Yoop eh

    Bicycle season has arrived in the Keweenaw. Todd VanDyke talks bicycle safety with "Tour da Yoop eh" organizer James Studinger, and also previews that event, which will visit the Copper Country later this summer.

    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.

    26 min
  • Copper Country Today - May 8, 2022 - Copper Country Housing Market

    Home listings are few and far between in the Copper Country. Todd VanDyke talks with veteran real estate broker and appraiser Tom Tikkanen about the cause, and how buyers and sellers should react.

    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.

    26 min
  • Copper Country Today - May 8, 2022 - Sea Change Expeditions

    Sea Change Expeditions sails Lake Superior to raise awareness about warming lake temperatures, pollution and invasive species. Ahead of their visit to the Copper Country, host Todd VanDyke talks with Captain Mike Gordon, Katya Gordon and their crew.

    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.

    26 min
  • Copper Country Today - May 1, 2022 - Bridgefest Plans

    After two years on the sideline because of COVID-19 concerns, Bridgefest will be back this year! Todd VanDyke talks with organizers Tara Arens, Katie Schleif and David Crowley about the Copper Country’s biggest summer celebration.

    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.

    27 min
  • Copper Country Today - May 1, 2022 - Women in the 1913 Copper Strike

    Women played an outsized role in the historic 1913 Keweenaw copper strike. Historian Allie Penn talks with host Todd VanDyke about the groundbreaking actions they took.

    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.

    25 min
  • Copper Country Today - April 24, 2022 - Houghton Council Election - Craig Waddell

    Craig Waddell, one of three candidates running for the open seat on the Houghton City Council in the May 3rd general election, talks with Todd VanDyke about the parking deck, waterfront development, and other pressing issues. 

    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.

    17 min
  • Copper Country Today - April 24, 2022 - Houghton Council Election - Robyn Johnson

    Robyn Johnson, one of three candidates running for the open seat on the Houghton City Council in the May 3rd general election, talks with Todd VanDyke about the parking deck, waterfront development, and other pressing issues. 

    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.

    17 min
  • Copper Country Today - April 24, 2022 - Houghton Council Election - Mike Salmi

    Mike Salmi, one of three candidates running for the open seat on the Houghton City Council in the May 3rd general election, talks with Todd VanDyke about the parking deck, waterfront development, and other pressing issues. 

    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.

    18 min
  • Copper Country Today - April 17, 2022 - Dial Help Sexual Assault Services

    April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Paige Setter-Hallwachs and Virginia Lambert from Dial Help talk with host Todd VanDyke about the services they offer, and their upcoming Puppy Parade.

    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.

    26 min
  • Copper Country Today - April 17, 2022 - Spring Weather

    Spring weather in the Copper Country can be turbulent. Matt Zika from the National Weather Service talks with host Todd VanDyke about what to watch for, and how to stay safe.

    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.

    26 min

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A weekly in-depth interview series highlighting the people who make Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula a great place to work, play and live.