Wild, Wild Midwest Wardens
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) mission statement makes its purpose clear: maintain the safety of all while enforcing the laws that safeguard...
Michigan’s Bookmaker
Chad Pastotnik’s alchemy is half art, half toil.
The fine-bookmaker must baby ancient machines, negotiate literary translations, conduct workshops, and fulfill international speaking engagements.
In a recent...
Highly Prized
Ours is a mass-production society, and those of us who live in Michigan have been smack in the middle of it ever since Henry...
Joshua Davis: Michigan’s Music Man
Many people were introduced to Joshua Davis on NBC’s The Voice, where he stunned audiences with his authentic, grassroots sound and Midwest charm. However,...
Food Network Baking Champion—Michigan’s Beth Meyer
There is a scientific precision that goes into baking, with a combination of chemistry, biology, and physics at play. For those who decorate cakes,...
First Mate Organizer Keeps Boats Ship-shape
The owners of a family business created a new product for boaters and helped keep some jobs in the process.
Julie Irwin and her husband...
Casting A Line With Kevin VanDam
When you’re talking to Kevin VanDam you don’t get the feeling you’re speaking with an internationally recognized angler and arguably the best bass fisherman...
Here Comes Santa Claus
In a cozy cottage nestled in Midland, Michigan, between 25,000-30,000 people come each Christmas season to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus at the—appropriately named—Santa...
Renewable Energy: At Any Cost?
On Nov. 6, you will have a chance to play an important role in establishing Michigan public policy. Besides having the opportunity to select...
Shrubs: New Varieties!
Back in the old days, like when cars had “fins,” shrubs were just something you used in the yard to fill-in space. The rather...
Grilled to Perfection Recipes Due by April 1
Share your favorite “Grilled to Perfection” recipe with us by April 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus,...
