Houghton-area DJ competes in Red Bull 400 for charity
Posted By: Lee Snitz IRONWOOD — As an energy drink producer continues to promote extreme sports, the Upper Peninsula was home to one of three major competitions taking place over the weekend. Among those participating, was Houghton morning disc jockey, John Carroll from 97.7 The Wolf. Carroll raised money for charity over the weekend as he […]
Red Bull 400 Makes Inaugural Visit To Copper Peak
By Dean S. Acheson Women’s winner Anna Mooi of Ironwood. Credit Dean S. Acheson photo (IRONWOOD, MI) — Two Michigan runners powered through aching lungs, crippling quads and stressed-out calves to capture wins at the Red Bull 400 event held Saturday, May 12 for the first time at the iconic Copper Peak ski flying hill […]
Racers climbed 40 stories up Michigan’s Copper Peak ski-jump hill for Red Bull 400
By Tanda Gmiter | tgmiter@mlive.com | Posted May 14, 2018 at 04:06 PM | Updated May 14, 2018 at 04:08 PM IRONWOOD, MI – More than 450 athletes gathered at Copper Peak’s ski jump tower this past weekend. But instead of flying down the hill, these runners were racing up the 40 stories to the […]