Smart, Simple Ways to Save Energy at Home
Saving energy doesn’t have to cost a lot—or take a lot of time. You don’t need major upgrades or the latest technology to see...
When Business Took Flight: Runci’s Spiraling Entrance into Lowell History
By J. Joseph Mapes, a Midwest Energy & Communications member
My grandfather, C. H. Runciman, moved his small family (including my 1-year-old mother) to Lowell,...
Best Of MI: Ice Cream Shops
Here’s the scoop on the best places for ice cream in Michigan (in no particular order). Try these member recommended shops this summer to...
Adventure Ahead At Deer Tracks Junction
While Deer Tracks Junction Adventure Park and Site 57 Safari isn’t an animal rescue, it might be hard to convince any of the hundreds...
THE ‘Y’-BRARY
Summertime in Michigan can be a scene right out of a fairy tale. An abundance of activities, experiences, and natural beauty that rivals any...
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...
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...
Best of Michigan: Pizza
We’ve rounded up the best places to grab a slice with this member-recommended list.
Silver Beach Pizza, Saint Joseph
They have a big selection of delicious...
Discover the Magic of the Michigan Country Lines Cookbook
Step into a world of culinary wonder with our exclusive cookbook, carefully curated from the finest recipes generously shared by our state’s electric cooperative...
Digging Into the Rich History of Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula
To really understand the whole picture, we have to go back a billion years to the Mesoproterozoic Era. This period of forming and shifting...
















