by Ryan Johnson | Jan 23, 2026 | Press Releases
Minnesota electric cooperative send lineworkers to Virginia to restore power after severe ice storm [Maple Grove, Minn.] — Sixty lineworkers from 19 Minnesota electric cooperatives are heading to Virginia to assist Rappahannock Electric Cooperative with possible...
by Ryan Johnson | Dec 9, 2025 | Advocacy
A Growing Momentum for Nuclear Energy In 2023, the state of Minnesota passed legislation that all electricity used in the state would come from 100% carbon free resources by 2040. As the state takes strides toward meeting this ambitious carbon-free goal, we are seeing...
by Ryan Johnson | Oct 31, 2025 | Advocacy
Nuclear Forum Explores Role in Achieving Minnesota’s Clean Energy Goals Minnesota’s ambitious carbon-free energy goals are not feasible without embracing nuclear energy, according to participants at a recent nuclear forum. The forum was held by the...
by Ryan Johnson | Oct 27, 2025 | Member Co-op News
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 Officer. Briscoe brings...
by Ryan Johnson | Oct 16, 2025 | Press Releases
Submit your hero: Minnesota’s electric cooperatives to honor local heroes Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make your community a better place? Maybe they’ve poured their time and energy into helping a local nonprofit thrive, assisted those in need or...
