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,...
by Joe Miller | May 15, 2025 | Press Releases
Summer Reliability Report for Minnesota and region shows “elevated risk of supply shortfalls” during heat waves or abnormal weather The Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) is drawing attention to a new report from the North American Electric Reliability...
by Ryan Johnson | Apr 10, 2025 | Press Releases
Minnesotans encouraged to “thank a lineworker” this April This April, the Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA), in partnership with electric cooperatives across the state, is proud to recognize the essential work of Minnesota’s lineworkers — those dedicated...
