by Ryan Johnson | Mar 23, 2026 | Press Releases
Coalition urges repeal of nuclear moratorium to meet 2040 carbon-free goal “We have just 14 years now, under the 2040 bill to build a carbon-free power grid, yet at the same time, be sure that it provides reliable power under all weather conditions and at all times of...
by Ryan Johnson | Feb 4, 2026 | Press Releases
New Report Shows Minnesota’s Electric Grid at High Risk of Future Power Shortages A recent assessment by the organization responsible for monitoring the reliability of North America’s electric grid warns of potential electricity shortfalls in Minnesota’s region in the...
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 | 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...
by Ryan Johnson | Jul 30, 2025 | Press Releases
MREA 20th Annual Burn Center Golf Tournament Raises Record $97,756 For Minnesota’s Specialty Burn Centers The 20th Annual Burn Center Golf Tournament, hosted by the Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA), achieved a milestone this year, raising a record-setting...
by Ryan Johnson | Jul 30, 2025 | Press Releases
Southern Minnesota cooperatives celebrate 10 Years of landmark acquisition July 31 marks the 10-year anniversary of the successful acquisition of Alliant Energy’s Minnesota service territory by Southern Minnesota Energy Cooperative (SMEC). The $127 million deal,...
