Copper Country Today

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Rick Freeman from the Houghton County Fair Board joins host Tim Peters with a preview of this year's event.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Tim Peters welcomes Jim Northey from the Copper Country Angel Mission for an update about their back-to-school backpack program and other services.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Tim Peters welcomes Copper Country Intermediate School District Superintendent Jim Rautiola with a look at the upcoming school year.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Sigrid Resh of the Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area talks with host Tim Peters about their Barberry trade-up program and other initiatives.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, members of the Circle UP civic group talk with host Tim Peters about their activities, and volunteer opportunities in the Keweenaw.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Tim Peters welcomes Lauren Lachen from International Cultural Exchange Services about hosting foreign exchange students in the Keweenaw, and opportunities for local students to study abroad.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Rozsa Center director Kiersten Birondo joins host Tim Peters to preview their upcoming season.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Tim Peters talks with longtime Copper Country Community Arts Center director Cynthia Cote about the center, and her recent retirement.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Host Tim Peters welcomes Mona Granroth and Lisa Rosseau for an update on planning for this year's Hancock Lights the Night event.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with 38th State Senate Republican candidate Beau LaFave about his campaign and issues relating to the Copper Country.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Tim Peters talks with Joash Pfeiffelman from the Houghton Keweenaw Conservation District about their upcoming 75th anniversary celebration.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Dave Prestin, a candidate for the Republican nomination for the 38th District State Senate seat.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Tim Peters speaks with Larry Zurawski and Tim Gasperich about the Swedetown Trails Club and its effort to improve the chalet and create better accessibility.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Tim Peters talks with CLK Schools Superintendent Joel Asiala about the district's upcoming millage request.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Tim Peters talks with Ryan Thompson, the founder of the FairMapr event management system.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke welcomes Judy Evart and Mary Crane from the Chassell Lions Club with a preview of the upcoming Strawberry Festival.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Tim Peters welcomes Jared Howard from Main Street Calumet with an update about projects in and around the village.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Erica Bates and Ariel Miron from UP Kids talk with host Tim Peters about the need for foster families in the area.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, with the Juhannus Festival wrapping up, we revisited a discussion from May, 2025 with Oliver Loode of the Uralic Centre for Indigenous Peoples in Estonia and Jim Kurtti from the Finns and Friends Committee about the Finno-Ugric roots of our community.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Wayne Abba, Mike DeRochers and Paula McElroy from the Baraga County Historical Society join host Todd VanDyke with an update about the restoration of the historic Ford Sawmill at Alberta, and the upcoming AlbertaFest.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Tim Peters welcomes Jesse Wiederhold from Visit Keweenaw for a preview of the upcoming expanded Juhannus celebration.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Tim Peters talks about Calumet’s effort to memorialize 1913 strike leader "Big Annie" Clemenc with Anita Campbell and Jared Howard.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Tim Peters talks with Katie Schlief and Ryan Towles about the upcoming Bridgefest celebration in Houghton and Hancock.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with South Range Village President George Eakin about recent developments in the village.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke welcomes Amber Kraft from the Keweenaw National Historical Park with a preview of their summer programs.

On this segment, host Todd VanDyke talks with Jessica Mills from Copper Shore Meals on Wheels about their expansion since the passage of the Houghton County Senior Nutrition millage.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Tim Peters looks ahead at summer activities in Hancock with Mary Babcock and Todd Gast.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke previews the upcoming farm market season with Jake TenHarmsel and Rebecca Matuszak of the From the Ground Marmers Market Collective.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Tim Peters talks with Shelby Oja from the Keweenaw Young Professionals organization about the work they do in the community.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Tim Peters welcomes Danielle Perkowitz from the City of Houghton, with a preview of the upcoming Locavore Festival, and other activities planned for the summer.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke welcomes Brad Barnett for the second of two segments featuring Visit Keweenaw, with a recap of last winter's tourist season, a look ahead at this summer, and information about the upcoming Sustainable Tourism Summit.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke welcomes Jesse Wiederhold for the first of two segments featuring Visit Keweenaw, with a discussion about upcoming local events, and the organization's new headquarters in downtown Houghton.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke welcomes Marty Fassen from the Keweenaw Lions Club, with an update about their activities to support our community.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Gina Nicholas, Molly Powers and Brice Holden from the Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition talk with host Todd VanDyke about the role their organization plays in balancing the region's outdoor activities.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke welcomes Julia Peterson and Robin Meneguzzo with an update on the Keweenaw Heartlands Project.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Virginia Lambert and Ayla LaRoe from Copper Shores Victim Services join host Todd VanDyke for a discussion of their services to victims of sexual assault and other crimes.

Dr. Bill Roberts talks with host Todd VanDyke about the Campaign for Michigan Tech - the most ambitious capital fundraising effort in university history - and its importance to the university and the surrounding community.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Copper Country School District Superintendent Jim Rautiola about the upcoming election for renewal of the district's Career and Technical Education millage.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Nate Jones from the Calumet Theatre joins host Todd VanDyke with a preview of upcoming events, and an update about the historic building.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Michael and Naomi Behrman talk with host Todd VanDyke about the revitalization of Special Olympics in the Western Upper Peninsula.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Elena Busova from Houghton's Pewabic Street Community Garden joins host Todd VanDyke to talk about the garden, and outreach efforts to help more Copper Country residents establish their own gardens.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, John and Charmaine Parsons from Dan Schmitt Gift of Music join host Todd VanDyke to talk about how the organization provides musical and other opportunities for area kids.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Aspirus surgeon Dr. Klaus Kutschke joins host Todd VanDyke for a discussion about colorectal cancer prevention and treatment.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke welcomes Houghton County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Helmer for a discussion about the local justice system.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Kyle Blomquist, candidate for the Democratic nomination for the Michigan First District U.S. House seat.

On his segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Wayne Stiles, candidate for the Democratic nomination for the Michigan First District U.S. House seat.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Leora Tadgerson from the Episcopal Diocese and Indian orphanage survivor Linda Cobe talk with host Todd VanDyke about the abusive history of Indian orphanges, and reconciliation efforts that are underway.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Zebulon Featherly, who is running for the First District Congressional Seat as an independent.

On this segment of Copper Country Today, host Todd VanDyke talks with Dr. Mona Hanna about the Rx Kids program, which provides financial assistance to families while expecting a child, and after the birth of the child. 

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Madelina DiLisi from the Keweenaw Community Foundation talks with host Todd VanDyke about grants they're offering to non-profits, and offers tips for non-profits that are applying for grants.