News

From perspectives on energy issues to the cooperative difference, read the latest news from Minnesota's electric cooperatives.
Necessity, the Mother of Co-op Innovation

Necessity, the Mother of Co-op Innovation

In mid-August, MiEnergy Cooperative welcomed the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to its headquarters in Rushford, Minnesota, for "Co-op Innovation Day." Several Minnesota electric cooperatives...

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Co-ops Committed to Reliable Service

Co-ops Committed to Reliable Service

You’ve probably seen it in the news – both the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC), the organization charged with maintaining the reliability of the US electric grid, and the...

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2026 Jay York Scholarships awarded

The Jay A. York Scholarship was established to honor the first Minnesotan to lead the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Jay York was a respected leader in rural electric cooperative issues for nearly 30 years. In 1964, he was elected to the...

Beltrami Electric Cooperative Champions Co-op Families Nationally, Raising Over $8,200 for Children of Fallen Electric Cooperative Employees

Bemidji, Minn. — Behind every lit home and running business is a team of electric cooperative employees working hard to keep the lights on with profound dedication. When tragedy strikes a cooperative family, that same spirit powers a network of support across the...

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 spearheaded a community project that has made life better for everyone. Now...