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Copper Country Today

357 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago -

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

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Houghton County Clerk Jennifer Kelly, and Copper Country Community Arts Center director Cynthia Coté

July 15, 2020 16:53 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

On the July 19, 2020 edition of Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talks with Houghton County Clerk Jennifer Kelly about registration and early voting in the August 4th primary election. Cynthia Coté from the Copper Country Community Arts Center previews the Detroit Institute of Arts Inside Out exhibit that's coming to the City of Hancock. 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 WHK...

Constitution Party presidential candidate Don Blankenship and vice-presidential candidate William Mohr

July 09, 2020 16:24 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

Todd VanDyke interviews Constitution Party presidential candidate Don Blankenship and vice-presidential candidate William Mohr. 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.

Democratic 110th Michigan House candidate Casey VerBerkmoes; Ben Ciavola from the Houghton Waterfront Redevelopment Citizens Group

July 04, 2020 22:44 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

This week on Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talks with Casey VerBerkmoes, candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 110th state house seat. Ben Ciavola from the Houghton Waterfront Redevelopment Citizens Group explains why the group wants the City of Houghton to re-start the Lakeshore Drive Redevelopment process, and discusses the vote they’ve added to the August 4th ballot.  Our special series focuses on the Stigma of Addiction. Copper Country Today airs in Michigan's Keweenaw Pen...

Baraga County Sheriff candidates Joe Brogan and Jim Gabe

June 24, 2020 15:48 - 52 minutes - 121 MB

Meet Joe Brogan and Jim Gabe, the two candidates for Baraga County Sheriff running in the Republican primary August 4th. Because there is no announced Democrat, the primary winner will likely become the new sheriff. Copper Country Today is broadcast locally on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula each Sunday morning at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 1400 AM and 99.3 FM, and 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Portage Health Foundation.

Democratic State Senate Candidate Lawrence Dale, and Portage Health Foundation Director Kevin Store

June 19, 2020 16:33 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

On this week's Copper Country Today, Todd VanDyke talks with Lawrence Dale, a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 110th Michigan State House seat, about his views. Portage Health Foundation Executive Director Kevin Store discusses what his organization is doing to assist the Copper Country in dealing with effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Copper Country Today airs Sunday mornings at 7:00 on radio station WOLV-FM, 8:00 on WCCY, and 9:00 on WHKB-FM, on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula...

Democratic Congressional Candidates Linda O'Dell and Dana Ferguson

June 12, 2020 15:42 - 52 minutes - 30.2 MB

Interviews with contenders for the Democratic nomination for Michigan's First U.S. House district. Copper Country Today is brought to you by the Portage Health Foundation.

Welcome to Copper Country Today!

June 10, 2020 16:02 - 50 seconds - 1.93 MB

This decades-old radio program is now live wherever you listen to podcasts! Today we'll hear from Todd Van Dyke as he introduces the show. Come back every weekend for the latest episode!  Thanks to Portage Health Foundation for sponsoring Copper Country Today.