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Western Governors University Partners with MREA to Offer Scholarships

by | Jun 15, 2022

Nonprofit, fully online university will provide $50,000 in scholarships through its “Power Your Future” initiative for new students who are electric cooperative members or employees In an effort to...

Minnesota Industry Leaders Urge State Lawmakers to Pass Bonding Bill and Federal Infrastructure Matching Funds in a Special Session

by | Jun 8, 2022

Minnesota may miss out on statewide capital projects and billions of dollars in federal infrastructure funding for transportation, wastewater, and energy if lawmakers do not act Today, Tuesday, June...

Energy Industry Leaders are Planning to “Electrify Minnesota”

by | Apr 28, 2022

Electrification is a central principle among energy stakeholders, but requires advance collaboration and investment As the only sector exceeding...

Rural Minnesota is Working to Reduce Electric Vehicle Range Anxiety

by | Mar 16, 2022

Minnesota’s Electric Cooperatives Strategize the Future of Electrification Electric vehicles continue to gain momentum as consumer interest rises, manufacturers ramp production, and state and...

Minnesota Electric Cooperatives Offer Winter Heating Tips for Consumers

by | Nov 11, 2021

Electric cooperatives prioritize reliable and affordable electricity with fuel diversity (MAPLE GROVE, MINN.) – Minnesotans are no strangers to below-freezing temperatures. As concerns about high...

Todd Wadena Electric Cooperative employees Jamie Line and Tyler Fisher receive MREA’s LIFEguard award

by | Oct 14, 2021

Minnesota Rural Electric Association recognizes Jamie Line and Tyler Fisher of Todd Wadena Electric Cooperative with a LIFEGuard Award. In addition to their jobs at the electric...

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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...

Nuclear Power: Facts and Myths

When people think about nuclear power, they often picture Homer Simpson dozing off in a control room or Montgomery Burns scheming to cut corners for profit. Pop culture has shaped that image — but it couldn’t be further from modern reality. For decades, nuclear energy...

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 Melrose business operations will take place at the new facility, located at...