Copper Country Today

Ave Maria Law School Professor Eugene Milhizer is at Portage Lake District Library Wednesday night at 6 PM. Hear a preview of what he'll be talking about.

Kim Salmi and Adam Laplander from Canal View - Houghton County talk about Tuesday's millage renewal, and what the funds will be going towards if the measure is approved by voters.

Karen Eddy of Barkell Elementary School and Stacy Bussiere of Hancock Central High School/Middle School talked about the district's new summer programs. Northern Lights Summer Learning has 150 elementary students enrolled, a smashing success. Northern Lights Summer Adventure has featured fishing, paddleboarding, a hike at Mount Bohemia, and trips to Pictured Rocks and the Porkies are still on tap.

Ranger Lynette Webber talks about the reopening of the park's Visitor Center, and some of the activities available for guests, including tours at several of the heritage sites that partner with the park.

The third Sunday in July is marked as Lake Superior Day in Copper Harbor. Learn about the schedule of events and about Michigan Tech's Center for Science and Environmental Outreach. They'll have the research vessel Agassiz on hand through their Ride The Waves program sponsored by General Motors.

Alden Connor Jr. and Raistlin Awonohopay of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community talk the Powwow. It is back on after a one-year COVID hiatus the weekend of July 23-25. Learn about the schedule of events and just how important music and dance are to Ojibwe culture.

A new nonprofit has formed in response to the proposed wind development in Adams and Stanton Townships.

Gail Ploe of the 906 FACE Project talks about a recent community survey on narcotic addiction. Over 50% of respondents (460+ in total) say they know someone who died from an overdose.

New superintendent Denice Swanke gives us an update on how the summer season is unfolding at Isle Royale.

Hancock City Councilor Ron Blau is also a longtime guts frisbee player. He stops by to preview this weekend's International Frisbee Tournament. If you want to play, it is not too late!