Youth Tour: A Living Example of Cooperative Values
October is National Cooperative Month, a time when we take the opportunity to reflect on the unique role cooperatives play in our communities. A...
From Capitol Hill to Co-op Storm Recovery: John Kran’s First Weeks at MECA
When John Kran stepped into his new role as president and CEO of the Michigan Electric Cooperative Association (MECA), he expected the usual whirlwind...
Stars, Stripes And Sawdust
Ever since the Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute opened its doors in 2017, people have been coming out of the woodwork to enroll in their...
Designing a Difference
Raised in Morley, Michigan, with a population of just over 500 residents, Isabella Waite grew up with a sense of “sustainability.” Her parents, HomeWorks...
A Thrice-Worn Dress
By Laura Payne, Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member
A refreshing trend has begun in the world of weddings. Brides are not always looking for the...
There’s Magic In A Frog Pond
By Steve Begnoche, Great Lakes Energy member
Two ponds near our Upper Peninsula cottage along the shore of Lake Superior’s Whitefish Bay are mere puddles compared...
Rural Michigan Pickleball
By Christopher Mulder, Great Lakes Energy Cooperative Member
My mom was a trendsetter when she picked up and started to share her newfound pickleball game...
An Eggceptional Experience I Will Never Forget!
I will never forget my visit to an ethnic art fair outside of Detroit’s Cobo Hall at the age of 12. It is one...
Reaping What You Sow
By Mike Lavens, Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-op
As we get older, it seems we start to cherish friends and family more and materialistic...
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...
















