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...
















