The Keweenaw’s Own Morning Show
It’s the most fun you can have short of… well, never mind. It’s the Keweenaw’s Own Morning Show on 97.7 The Wolf!
Todd VanDyke weaves together the best classic hits, the most fun contests, and hilarious features, including Stoopid Criminals In The News. Rick Allen has the latest news on the Keweenaw Report, and Todd provides the most complete local sports in the Copper Country.
Join the fun by calling the studio line at 482-9700, emailing mornings@up.net, or posting a comment on our Facebook page.
Posted May 16, 2013 – Jim Kurtti from the Finnish-American Heritage Center provided this week’s FinnFest 2013 update. The program schedule is in place! Hear his discussion with Todd here.
Posted May 15, 2013 – Joan Petralius, Jean Riley and Cheryl Carlson from the Noteworthy Women’s Chorus stopped to chat with Todd about their concert Thursday evening, and the chorus. Hear their conversation here.
Posted May 14, 2013 – Bill Musselman and Karyn Olsson from the Houghton Rotary Club visited the Keweenaw’s Own Morning Show to talk about the appearance by Bill Cosby they’re sponsoring Friday evening, and the work that Rotary does around the world and in our community. Listen to the discussion here.
Posted May 9, 2013 – Susie Landers and David Maki from FinnFest USA 2013 visited Todd in teh studio to talk about the upcoming celebration, with a special emphasis on the attempt that will be made to break the world record for Nordic walking. You can hear their discussion here.
Posted May 6, 2013 – Bill Degowski and Hannah Rooks visited the Keweenaw’s Own Morning Show to talk with Todd about the Keweenaw Migratory Bird Festival that’s going on this month. Link to the event website here, and listen to their discussion here.
Posted May 3, 2013 – Roger Juntinen stopped at the studio to talk with Todd about the Shrine Circus, which will be at the SDC Tuesday at 4:30 and 7:30. Learn how the Shriners are helping children from the Copper Country here.
Posted May 2, 2013 – Susie Landers from FinnFestUSA 2013 brought Eileen Sundquist and Sandy Soring to visit Todd VanDyke at the Keweenaw’s Own Morning Show to talk about the two different toris that will be running during this summer’s celebration, and some of the traditional Sami crafts which will be demonstrated. Hear the discussion here.
Posted May 1, 2013 – Del Rajala from Mohawk called Todd to talk about the need for homeowners in that area to sign up with SEMCO to assure that a new natural gas line will be installed. Hear their conversation here.
Posted April 25, 2013 – Susie Landers and Charlie Eshbach from FinnFest USA 2013 visited Todd VanDyke to talk about lodging opportunities during the big event in June. Check out their discussion here.
Posted March 29, 2013 – Joe VanTassell of the Portage Lake Pioneers and Josh Harju of the Calumet Wolverines joined Todd VanDyke on the Keweenaw’s Own Morning Show to preview tonight’s second game of the Gibson Cup series. Listen to their conversation here.
Posted March 27, 2013 – Mike Irish from Michigan Tech stopped by the studio to preview Saturday night’s annual Don Keranen Memorial Jazz concert at the Rozsa Center. Hear his discussion with Todd VanDyke here.
Posted March 26, 2013 – Blake Miller from the Portage Lake Pioneers called in to talk about tonight’s opening game of the Gibson Cup Series. Listen to the conversation here.
Posted February 7, 2013 – Susie Landers from FinnFest USA 2013 and Hilary Virtanen from the Finnish-American Heritage Center visited the studio to talk about the latest additions to the FinnFest program schedule. Listen to their conversation here.
Posted February 5, 2013 – Mark Cinelli from Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly stopped by the studio to talk about the $30,000 Friendship Raffle. Find out how you can support a great cause, and win a bunch of cash here.
Posted January 23, 2013 – Jim Kurtti from the Finnish-American Heritage Center and Finnish musician and writer Heikki Mäenpää joined Todd in the studio to talk about this weekend’s Heikinpäivä celebration, and Heikki’s role in the upcoming FinnFest USA 2013 event. Listen to their discussion here.
Posted January 23, 2013 – Kim Pici from the CopperDog 150 stopped by the studio to talk with Todd about the upcoming training for lead volunteers. Find out how you can get involved here.
Posted January 17, 2013 – Susie Landers from FinnFest USA 2013 visited Todd for their weekly update. Registration is open, and there’s a big dance party planned for January 25th. Hear all about it here.
Posted January 4, 2013 – Angela Luskin from Portage Health stopped at the studio to talk with Todd about the upcoming Men’s Health Tune-up. Hear their conversation here.
Posted December 20, 2012 – Susie Landers and Anita Campbell from FinnFest USA 2013 visited Todd for their weekly update. Anita talked about the area tours that are being planned for FinnFest 2013 visitors. Hear their conversation here.
Posted December 19, 2012 – Bethenny Jones and Joyce Smith stopped at the studio to talk with Todd about the fundraiser to benefit Ana Olsson that’s scheduled for Friday night at the Rozsa Center. Listen to their conversation here.
Posted December 11, 2012 – Kim Pici and musher Tom Bauer visited Todd in the studio this morning to talk about the 2013 CopperDog 150, and Saturday’s sled dog rides for kids. Think good thoughts for more snow, and listen to the conversation here.
Posted December 5, 2012 – Robin Stimac from the Copper Country Humane Society visited the studio to talk about our upcoming 12 Dogs of Christmas promotion. Learn about the promotion, and find out how to adopt a dog for the holidays here.
Posted December 4, 2012 – Terry Bazin and Lynn Lanyon from the New Beginnings Angel Mission Store in Calumet visited Todd in the studio to talk about their Angel Tree program. Hear the discussion here.
Posted November 29, 2012 – Susie Landers from FinnFest USA 2013 and Hancock City Manager Glenn Anderson dropped by to talk with Todd VanDyke about the upcoming planning events, with an emphasis on Hancock’s contribution. Listen to their conversation here.
Posted November 27, 2012 – Local author David Crowley visited the studio to talk about his new children’s book, This Town Ain’t Big Enough. Listen to their conversation here.
Posted November 22, 2012 – Susie Landers from FinnFest USA 2013 dropped by to talk with Todd VanDyke about the upcoming planning events, and the need for additional housing for visitors in June. Listen to their conversation here.
Posted November 19, 2012 – Angela Luskin from Portage Health visited our studio to talk with Todd VanDyke about the Turkey Trot 5-k coming up on Thanksgiving Day morning. Listen to their conversation here.
Posted November 16, 2012 – Mike Aten from Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly stopped at the studio to talk with Todd VanDyke about their upcoming Thanksgiving Dinners for area seniors, their winter home heat program, and other projects. Listen to their conversation here.
Posted November 15, 2012 – Susie Landers from FinnFest USA 2013 dropped by to talk with Todd VanDyke about the latest happenings, and Sunday’s Pannukakku Brunch. Listen to their conversation here.
Posted November 12, 2012 – Want to see the “screw-in” coffin Todd was talking about this morning? Click here.
Posted November 8, 2012 – Susie Landers from FinnFest USA 2013 dropped by to talk with Todd VanDyke about the latest happenings, and events that are being planned for June’s celebration. Listen to their conversation here.
Posted November 1, 2012 – Susie Landers and David Maki from FinnFest USA 2013 stopped in to talk with Todd VanDyke about the latest happenings, and sports events that are being planned for June’s celebration. Listen to their conversation here.
Posted October 25, 2012 – Dallas Bond from the Lake Superior Performance Rally stopped in to talk with Todd about this weekend’s race. Hear their discussion here.
Posted October 25, 2012 – Susie Landers visited Todd VanDyke in the studio to talk about the planning for FinnFest 2013, with a focus on plans for Baraga County, and lodging for visitors. Hear their conversation here.
Posted October 18, 2012 – Susie Landers visited Todd VanDyke in the studio to discuss the ongoing planning for FinnFest 2013. Hear their conversation here.
Posted October 12, 2012 – Bubba Magowan and Buck Foultz from the Houghton Fire Department visited Todd in the studio to talk about the HFD’s Open House on Saturday, and the 150th Anniversary of the Department. You can listen to their discussion here.
Posted October 12, 2012 – Keweenaw National Historical Park Superintendent Mike Pflaum and National Park Deputy Regional Director Patty Trap stopped at the studio to talk with Todd about Saturday’s KNHP 20th Anniversary celebration. To listen to their conversation, click here.
Posted October 11, 2012 – Nurse Practitioner Shannon Handler from Aspirus Keweenaw called the morning show line to talk with Todd about Saturday’s Women’s Health Expo at Calumet High School. Listen to the details here.
Posted October 11, 2012 – Susie Landers and Tom Tikkanen visited the studio to discuss the ongoing planning for FinnFest 2013, with a focus on activities in Calumet. Hear their conversation here.
Posted October 10, 2012 – Taylor Peters and Preston-Joseph Woods from the Missoula Children’s Theater stopped by the Keweenaw’s Own Morning Show to talk with Todd about their production of “Hansel and Gretel” this weekend at the Calumet Theatre. 58 local kids are involved. Get your tickets through the Calumet Theatre box office, and hear this morning’s discussion here.
Posted October 9, 2012 – Audrey Knuuttila, Daniel Shonnard and Shalina Gupta from the Houghton High School Drama Club, along with adviser David Crowley, visited Todd in the studio this morning to discuss their play, “Berkeley Square,” which will be presented Friday and Saturday evenings, and Sunday afternoon at the high school auditorium. You can hear their discussion here.
Posted October 5, 2012 – Filmmakers Louis Galdieri and Ken Ross talked with Todd about their movie 1913 Massacre, which deals with the Italian Hall tragedy, and will be shown this weekend at the Calumet Theatre. Hear their conversation here.
Posted October 4, 2012 – Tom Baker from the Keweenaw National Historical Park stopped by Todd’s studio to talk about the Park’s 20th Anniversary Celebration, and the Family Scavenger Hunt and Historical Trivia Contest that are already underway. Share their discussion here.
Posted October 4, 2012 – Susie Landers and Shannon Rinkinen from FinnFest USA 2013 visited Todd in the studio to talk about the big event, and programs being planned for kids. Listen to their conversation here.
Posted September 28, 2012 – Mary Niemela from the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home visited Todd to discuss the Caldelight Walk Against Domestic Violence on Monday. Listen to the discussion here.
Posted September 28, 2012 – Davey Holombo from the Calumet Theatre stopped in the studio to preview tomorrow’s performance by Byrds co-founder Roger McGuinn. To hear their discussion, click here.
Posted September 27, 2012 – Susie Landers stopped by the studio for our weekly FinnFest 2013 Update. Exciting things are happening! Listen to the discussion here.
Posted September 25, 2012 – Julie Kent from St. Vincent dePaul in Calumet visited Todd in the studio to preview Saturday’s Friends of the Poor Walk. You’ll find details on our web calendar, and you can hear the discussion here.
Posted September 24, 2012 – Roger McGuinn, co-founder of The Byrds, and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, talked with Todd about his appearance Saturday night at the Calumet Theatre. Hear their conversation here.
Posted September 20, 2012 – Susie Landers and Houghton City Manager Scott MacInnes visited Todd with an update on plans for FinnFest 2013. To hear their discussion, click here.
Posted September 17, 2012 – Carol Pfefferkorn from Omega House stopped by to talk about their upcoming Hike for the House fundraiser. Listen to the discussion here.
Posted September 13, 2012 – Syd Faassen from Copper Harbor checked in with Todd with an update on the Copper Harbor Playground project, and a preview of the fund-raising breakfast Saturday at the Harbor Haus. Hear the discussion here.
Posted September 13, 2012 – Kevin Manninen and Susie Landers from FinnFest 2013 visited Todd in the studio with an update. Listen to the conversation here.
Posted September 7, 2012 – Debra Swetich from the Red Cross visited Todd to talk about upcoming health and safety classes. Hear their conversation here.
Posted September 6, 2012 – Susie Landers stopped at the studio with a Finnfest 2013 update. Cormac Ronan from the Shelden Grill delivered fresh Pannukakku with strawberries! Hear how delicious it was here.
Posted September 4, 2012 – Chaz Nottoli from the American Legion Keweenaw Riders came to the studio to preview this weekend’s Tony Beach Memorial Ride to raise money for scholarships. Hear the discussion here.
Posted August 30, 2012 – Ray Weglarz from Omega House visited the studio to talk about the benefit concert Saturday night at the Continental Fire Company, and about Omega House’s mission. Listen to the conversation here.
Posted August 30, 2012 – Susie and Bubba stopped in to preview the last Downtown Houghton Summer Concert for 2012, and talk about preparations for Finnfest 2013. Hear the discussion here.
Posted August 29, 2012 – Dan Kauppi from Copper Harbor stopped by the studio to talk about this weekend’s Copper Harbor Trails Festival. Hear the conversation here.
Posted August 29, 2012 – Houghton Police Lieutenant Nick Roberts visited Todd to preview Friday’s Family Fun Day at the City Center. Hear their discussion here.
Posted August 27, 2012 – Todd welcomed Common Grounds to the studio this morning. Matthew Wadsworth, Edith Hines and Kate Haynes played some lovely Baroque music on traditional instruments. They’ll be appearing tonight at the Calumet Theatre along with ragtime pianist Bob Milne. Tickets are available through the Calumet Theatre box office. To hear their music, and the conversation with Todd, click here.
Posted August 27, 2012 – If you’d like a translation to the Noel Paul Stookey song “Ju Les Ver Negre en Cheese” that Todd played this morning as a tribute to the late Neil Armstrong, click here.
Posted August 6, 2012 – Mary Niemela from the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter stopped by the studio to talk about the Shelter and the golf fundraiser coming up on August 25th. Fimd out more about the outing on our web calendar. Listen to the discussion here.
Posted July 26, 2012 – Susie and Bubba visited the Keweenaw’s Own Morning Show for their weekly preview of tonight’s Downtown Houghton Concert. Listen to the conversation here.
Posted July 23, 2012 – Debbie Horton from the Branson On The Road touring show called in, and talked about her experience playing guitar with Johnny Cash, and the Branson performance tonight at the Calumet Theatre. Listen to the conversation here.
Posted July 19, 2012 – Susie and Bubba stopped in for their weekly preview of the free Downtown Houghton concert, and were surprised by a visit from the Elvis mice. Hear it all here.
Posted July 18, 2012 – Todd and Rick Allen discussed the potential for mice that have been cloned using Elvis Presley’s DNA. What would an Elvis mouse sound like? Click here.
Posted July 18, 2012 – Roger Woods from the Copper Country Humane Society talked with Todd about Saturday’s CCHS Bash. Check out their discussion here.
Posted July 18, 2012 – Kelli Mayra from Dial Help stopped by the Keweenaw’s Own Morning Show to preview Big Truck Day this Saturday at the Copper Country Mall. Listen in to the conversation here.
Posted July 17, 2012 – Dr. Adrenne Minerick and Kaela Leonard from MTU visited the studio to talk about the need for blood donors for a research project. They need only a small amount, and especially need AB+, AB-, B- and A-. To make an appointment to donate, call 487-1813, or email mdrl@mtu.edu. To hear about the project, click here.
Posted July 13, 2012 – Erick Baccus visited the studio to talk about his upcoming attempt to break the world snowmobile watercross record. Listen to the discussion here. Support his effort by making a donation to the Hubbell Fire Department. Address information is posted on our community web calendar.
Posted July 13, 2012 – Daron Durocher called the Keweenaw’s Own Morning Show with information about the annual Leo Durocher Baseball Tournament this weekend. Hear the discussion here.
Posted July 12, 2012 – Loralee Miller from The Lazy Days of Laurium talked with Todd about Saturday’s festival. Check out the conversation here.
Posted July 11, 2012 – Angela Luskin from Portage Health dropped by the studio to talk with Todd about the Canal Run coming up on July 21st. Hear the conversation here.
Posted July 10, 2012 – Want to see the video that goes along with North Korea’s new “theme song?” Click here.
Posted July 6, 2012 – If you’d like to know more about this weekend’s Wife Carrying World Championships in Sonkajarvi, Finland, click here.
Posted July 5, 2012 – Dennis Walikainen checked in to preview the 55th Annual International Frisbee Tournament in Calumet this weekend. Hear details here.
Posted July 5, 2012 – Suzy and Bubba stopped in to talk about tonight’s free Downtown Houghton concert featuring Mark Oliver and Dave Bezotte. Join the discussion here.
Posted July 5, 2012 – Pam Hiltunen from the Chassell Lions Club previewed this weekend’s Chassell Strawberry Festival (yum!). Hear the conversation here.
Posted June 28, 2012 – Syd Faassen from the Copper Harbor Playground Project stopped by to talk about the new playground, and a fund-raiser next week. Listen to the discussion here.
Posted June 28, 2012 – Suzy and Bubba dropped in to preview tonight’s free Downtown Houghton concert. Courtney Clische will open at 6:00, and Tom Katalin will perform at 7:00. Hear the conversation here.
Posted June 26, 2012 – Tom Tikkanen from MainStreet Calumet visited to talk about PastyFest on Saturday. Check out the discussion here.
Posted June 13, 2012 – Todd VanDyke talked with Suzy Katalin-Landers and Ross Rinkinen about the community effort to give downtown Houghton a “spring cleaning” before Bridgefest. Listen to the conversation here, and join the crew Thursday (June 14th) afternoon at 2:00 at the Houghton City Center.
Posted June 13, 2012 – Loralee Miller from the Lazy Days of Laurium guested on the show, and talked with Todd about signing up softball teams, three-on-three basketball teams and vendors for the craft show. Here the interview here.
Posted June 11, 2012 – Dallas Bond stopped by the studio to preview this weekend’s Houghton Rotary Seafoodfest, and to talk about what Rotary does for the community. Here the conversation here.
Posted June 4, 2012 – Sandy Lewin and Joshua Major from The Pine Mountain Music Festival talked about the upcoming season with Todd VanDyke. Listen to their discussion here.
Posted May 31, 2012 – Angela Luskin from Portage Health spoke with Todd about Saturday’s Health and Safety Fair. Hear the conversation here.
Posted May 30, 2012 – Cynthia Cote from the Copper Country Community Arts Center talks with Todd about the upcoming Houghton Art and Music Festival and other CCCAC activities. Listen to the discussion here.
Posted May 29, 2012 – Laura Miller from the Calumet Theatre talks with Todd about this Saturday’s Luau Gala Fundraiser. Hear the conversation here.
Posted May 25, 2012 – Dennis Walikainen talks with Todd about GUTS Frisbee – the Global Guts celebration on Saturday, and the International Tournament in Calumet in July. Hear the conversation here.
Posted May 24, 2012 – Sam Raymond from the Copper Harbor Trails Association talks with Todd about Ride the Keweenaw Weekend, and the dedication of the new IMBA Ride Center in Copper Harbor. Hear it here.
Posted May 15, 2012 – Bill Archer will be the Grand Marshall of Saturday’s Parade of Thanks to Veterans. Bill served in World War Two, the Korean Conflict, and in Viet Nam. To hear some of his remarkable stories in a conversation with Todd VanDyke, click here.
Posted May 14, 2012 – This week’s Stack-O-Stuff trivia questions about the 107th Engineers are taken from the history of the organization written by Frederick Stonehouse. To read his article, click here, and follow the “History” link at the bottom of the page.
Posted May 9, 2012 – Shelly Smith and Heather Poll from the Copper Country Great Start Collaborative talk about their mission, and the annual Bridge Walk coming up on May 16th here.
Posted May 7, 2012 – The Noteworthy Singers present a concert of Stephen Sondheim classics Saturday evening. Todd talks with director Joan Petrelius about the show and Sondheim’s surprising dark side (???). Hear the interview here.
Posted May 2, 2012 – The PATH Fundraiser is coming. Todd talks with Hannah Rooks about this fundraiser for the Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter here.
Posted April 27, 2012 – It’s National Park Week! Mike Pflaum from the Keweenaw National Historical Park and Glenda Biermann from the Quincy Mine share their thoughts here.
Posted April 26, 2012 – There’s a benefit tonight at the Orpheum to raise money for local musician Greg Wright. Hear Audrey Chamberlain discuss it here.
Posted April 24, 2012 – To hear the interview with David Crowley, Kayla Makela and Cheyenne Kauffman about this weekend’s Houghton High School play, click here.
Posted April 23, 2012 – To hear the interview with Ann-Gel Kenneally and Rhys Edwards from Dial Help about Wednesday night’s “Take Back the Night” event, click here.