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Nuclear Forum Explores Role in Achieving Minnesota’s Clean Energy Goals

Minnesota's ambitious carbon-free energy goals are not feasible without embracing nuclear energy, according to participants at a recent nuclear forum. The forum was held by the Minnesota Nuclear Energy Alliance, a coalition of over 40 organizations aiming to repeal...

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 Officer. Briscoe brings approximately 20 years of electric utility...

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...

MREA delegation talks reliability and affordability to legislators

by Joe Miller | Oct 3, 2023

In late September, MREA staff led a delegation to Washington D.C. to visit with senators and representatives. The Minnesota group, made up of board members, CEOs and other co-op staff, joined delegates from South Dakota, Iowa and Wisconsin in the capital city to meet...

Sioux Valley Energy Provides Area Teachers with $5,000 in Classroom Grants

by Ryan Johnson | Sep 11, 2023

Colman, S.D. – Teachers often purchase classroom supplies on their own. To help offset some of those costs, Sioux Valley Energy recently awarded 10 area teachers a $500 C.L.A.S.S. (Cooperative Learning and Supplies Scholarship) Grant. Nearly 400 teachers applied for...

Energy Issues Summit brings industry leaders together for learning

by Joe Miller | Aug 17, 2023

The Minnesota Rural Electric Association hosted its annual Energy Issues Summit in Bloomington, Aug. 9 and 10. The annual event brings together energy personnel to discuss and learn about the latest issues, strategies, technologies and more in the electric industry....