Copper Country Today

Gary Lishinski and Amy Juntenen talk about a lesser known Goodwill program aimed at helping disabled members of the community reach their full potential. They are hoping to find businesses and organizations willing to present to the group and host them for a visit.

The return of the Copper Country Strawberry Festival is sure to be extra sweet this year. Judy Evert and Barb Worrall talk about the efforts of the Chassell Lions Club throughout the year, plus they dish on strawberry shortcake and more.

The 30th Anniversary show is this Saturday for the Pine Mountain Music Festival. Learn more about what to expect for this year's performance with Diane and Charlie Eshbach.

With mental health in the spotlight, Dial Help is sharing tips with how you can help someone who is severely depressed, and potentially suicidal.

SAIL's summer work program for students with disabilities begins this week. Learn how you can participate in the program as a Summer Job Coach.

State Senator Ed McBroom discusses a wide range of topics, including the potential overhaul of the Wolf Management Council and State Board of Education. 

Daryl St. John and Mike McMahon of the Keweenaw ATV Club talk about the history of the trail system, its recovery from the Father's Day Flood, and how you can participate.

Peter Mackin of the Salvation Army discusses the transition to a service center at the Hancock location. It helped the organization tackle the immense challenges related to filling the needs of those displaced by Calumet's Fifth Street Fire.

Only one topic this week. Michigan Tech faculty member Roman Sidortsov took part in the Upper Peninsula Energy Task Force and he stops by to explain what this year's Phase Two report contains. We also recap spring 2020's examination on propane supply.

State Representative Greg Markkanen gives a legislative update and talks about supporting the Enbridge Line Five pipeline.