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...
Grandma’s Quilt
My paternal grandmother was a talented woman whose greatest pride was taking care of her family. Her recipes remain family favorites, and the quilts...
Spring Gardening
By Kris Rigling, a Great Lakes Energy Cooperative member
One of my fondest memories growing up was coming home from school in the spring on the...
Security Tips For Connected Devices
Today’s market offers a plethora of new gadgets and devices that claim to make our homes smarter, safer, and more efficient. But as with...
A Hidden Culinary Gem in Leelanau
A Small Creamery with Big ImpactTucked away in Suttons Bay, Leelanau Cheese has been a standout in the craft cheese world for over 25...
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,...
A Message From Beyond The Grave
By: Brian Maiki, Alger Delta Cooperative member. Brian is in his 25th year of adult education, teaching technology classes to people from all walks of...
From the Classroom to the Coffee Table
Back in 2019, Tyler Leipprandt was balancing life as a teacher with a side hustle in drone photography—primarily in real estate. Fast forward to...
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...
Inspiring Others While Sailing the Dream
For anyone who has considered moving to an island to pursue a passion for sailing, take inspiration from Hugh and Julie Covert. After making...
















