The Butterfly Effect

As the ground thaws and the world warms up, one of the planet’s great travelers and most recognizable insects returns to Michigan from its...

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...

Memories Of An Ice Fisherman

By Rick Fowler, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member 1958…the earliest memories of being on the ice would probably spark the flames of many of...

From Curiosity to Connection: My Electric Co-op Journey

By David Wahl Eighteen months ago, I had no idea what an electric cooperative was—let alone how one could completely change my life. Now, I’m...

Featured Recipe: Roasted Parmesan Potatoes

By Teresa Peterman, Presque Isle 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes, halved (20–24 potatoes)2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon melted butter, for drizzlingsprinkle of sea salt Parmesan Mixture 1/2...

Discovering Michigan’s Magic: Cassondra Wanders’ Adventure Series

Embark on an Adventure through Time & Space Nestled in the charming city of Portage, Michigan, Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Experience (Air Zoo) is...

Best Of Michigan: Wineries

For a taste of Michigan in every sip, enjoy these member-recommended wineries (in no particular order) for your next getaway or celebration. Michigan wineries...

The Call of the Wild

When you are exploring the Upper Peninsula, whether in vacation mode or simply tooling around your hometown, there is a sense that the “wild”...

Glow In The Dark

Erik Rintamaki has been walking the beaches of Lake Superior all of his life. Rintamaki, now living in Brimley, grew up in the Upper Peninsula...

Sweet Breakfast

Growing up in a small dairy farming community in the country, there were not a lot of options for jobs, but one of my...

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...