Cooperative News
Highlighting the latest news and information from Minnesota's rural electric cooperatives
Local student returns from Electric Cooperative Youth Tour
Lake Country Power sponsored William Maki from Goodland, Minn., to attend what has been called a “trip of a lifetime” to Washington, D.C. Maki traveled in June with 34 other Minnesota students to...
Celebrating Community Impact: Cooperative Heroes Award
Last year marked an exciting new chapter for the Minnesota Touchstone Energy Group's annual community award. After more than two decades, the award was refreshed to focus on individuals who...
BENCO Electric Cooperative Announces New CEO
After a comprehensive national search, the Board of Directors of BENCO Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce the selection of Chance R. Briscoe as the organization’s new Chief Executive...
CLP Names Carey Hogenson as Chief Executive Officer
After an extensive search for its next CEO, the Cooperative Light & Power (CLP) Board of Directors is proud to announce the permanent appointment of Carey Hogenson as Chief Executive Officer...
New Stearns Electric Operations Center and Headquarters to Open Aug. 19
MELROSE, Minn. – Stearns Electric Association is proud to announce the opening of its new operations center and headquarters in Melrose on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 Beginning Aug. 19, all...
People’s Energy Cooperative Names Next CEO
The People’s Energy Cooperative (PEC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Gwen Stevens as the Cooperative’s next President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Stevens will...