Cooperative News
Highlighting the latest news and information from Minnesota's rural electric cooperatives
Two new VPs at East Central Energy
East Central Energy (ECE) has recently filled two Vice President positions. Both are part of an executive team that reports directly to the President/CEO. Please join us in welcoming Andy Olson and...
LCP members to benefit from $3.9 million credit retirement in December
Cohasset, Minn. – Lake Country Power members will see a credit printed on their December billing statement this month after Lake Country Power’s board of directors authorized a retirement of $3.9...
Lake Country Power Names Bakk General Manager
Cohasset, Minn. – Lake Country Power's Board of Directors recently named Mark Bakk general manager of the 43,000-member rural electric cooperative serving northeastern Minnesota. Bakk will be...
Federated members help fund local projects with Operation Round Up
(Jackson, MN) -- The Federated Rural Electric Trust, Jackson, recognized local organizations receiving $27,090 through Operation Round Up. These donations occur due to monthly contributions by...
Basin Electric, members meet virtually to discuss the evolving resource needs to provide reliable, affordable energy
Bismarck, N.D. – Basin Electric’s 2020 Annual Meeting of the Membership was held virtually for the first time for its member cooperative directors, employees, public officials, and utility...
Miesville Fire Chief Latuff named Dakota Spirit of Excellence Award winner
FARMINGTON, Minn. — Miesville Fire Chief Tom Latuff recently accepted the Dakota Spirit of Excellence Award at a ceremony at the fire station in front of the department and his family. Latuff is the...