Cooperative News
Highlighting the latest news and information from Minnesota's rural electric cooperatives
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...
Dakota Electric Association crews respond quickly to electrical contact incident
Around 9:20 a.m. on May 8, a semi-truck was involved in an electrical contact incident near a grain elevator on the edge of Miesville. Two Dakota Electric crews traveling to another job site...
Joel Janorschke Named as Lake Region Electric Cooperative CEO
The Lake Region Electric Board of Directors has named Joel Janorschke as the cooperative’s new CEO, effective June 16, 2025. Janorschke replaces former CEO Tim Thompson, who resigned in February....