Old Friends
By J. Joseph Mapes, a Midwest Energy & Communications member
It has been said that “old friends are the bestfriends.” I surely agree. Growing up...
Road Trippin’ With Christal Frost: Marquette & Ebben Ice Caves
As a lower Michigan native, it’s hard not to feel the magic crossing the mighty Mackinac Bridge into the Upper Peninsula. To me, the...
A Legacy of Leadership & Service
By Emily Haines Lloyd
In the heart of the electric cooperative industry, where service to members and communities is key, individuals like Craig Borr tend...
Exploring Lake Superior’s Underwater Wonderland at Pictured Rocks
By Cassondra Scott
Lining the pristine shores of Lake Superior from Munising to Grand Marais, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a marvel of nature. It...
Michigan’s Majestic Castles
Michigan is home to several stunning castles, each with unique architectural beauty and an equally compelling history, making them fascinating attractions and destinations to...
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...
Featured Recipe: Chocolate Zucchini Cake
By Cindy Thome, Alger Delta Cooperative Electric Association
3 cups shredded zucchini (3 medium)1/2 cup butter1/2 cup vegetable oil1 3/4 cup sugar2 beaten eggs1 teaspoon...
Building Beyond Bricks
Strong houses are made of concrete, lumber, and shingles, but a strong home is much more—it’s a place for family, for coming together, and...
Surge Protection 101
A power surge is an unexpected increase in voltage, and it can occur from a variety of sources. Regardless of the cause, power surges...
Heirloom Recipes Due by September 1
Share your favorite “Heirloom” recipe with us by September 1 and you could win a $100.00 credit on your electric bill. Plus, there’s more!
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