Best Of Michigan: Chocolatiers

Chocolate isn’t just for Valentine’s Day. Every occasion is better with chocolate, right? Indulge yourself with these member-recommended chocolate shops (in no particular order)....

Get In, Get Out, Get to Work

Tornados in Michigan are unexpected and rare—but they can, and will, happen. Proof is the EF-3 class tornado that tore through Gaylord, Michigan, in...

Shades of Lavender: A Dream Come True

By Janene Rawlinson, Midwest Energy & Communications Member Imagine rows of purple flowers and the scent of lavender in the air. In addition to its...

Best Of Michigan: Craft Beer

Our beautiful state boasts some of the best beer in the nation.  You can’t throw a rock in Michigan without hitting a great brewery...

Floating Michigan Rivers

By Julie Kate O’Brien, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member The rivers of Michigan have danced through my soul since an early age. Bank fishing,...

Wild Art

Mushrooms are unassuming and hard to unearth sometimes, but totally worth the time and effort to bring out into the light. A little like...

The Driving Force: Why Two Members Choose To Drive An Electric Vehicle

Electric vehicles remain a hot topic in 2019, as the purchase and use of EVs has fast-tracked in popularity across the country. In rural...

The Reluctant Boy Scout

I never considered Scouting until my father told me I was going to become one. My younger brother decided he wanted to be a...

Little Teacher, Big Lesson

Isn’t it amazing when kids teach you something you already know but haven’t bothered to practice? My 3-year-old grandson Lincoln schooled me recently. You...

Picking Out My Own Game Jersey

There’s nothing more fitting in this world than picking out your own game jersey. Ask any sports player. The sweat and sacrifice are monumental...

Pizza Recipes Due by June 1

Share your favorite “Pizza” recipe with us by June 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more! To...