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From perspectives on energy issues to the cooperative difference, read the latest news from Minnesota's electric cooperatives.
Former Miss America discusses benefits of nuclear energy at the Minnesota Rural Electric Association’s 84th annual meeting
Keynote speaker Grace Stanke, nuclear engineer and 2023 Miss America, spoke about nuclear energy being a misunderstood resource at the Minnesota Rural Electric Association’s (MREA) 84th annual...
Minnesota Nuclear Energy Alliance (MNEA) Calls for End to Nuclear Moratorium to Secure Clean Energy Future
A diverse coalition of Minnesota businesses, utilities, labor unions, and environmental advocates is calling on state lawmakers to lift Minnesota’s 30-year-old moratorium on new nuclear power...
Latest Report Shows Minnesota’s Electric Grid at High Risk of Power Shortages
The latest report from the organization monitoring the grid’s reliability warns of potential electricity shortages. The Minnesota Rural Electric Association is highlighting the latest report by the...
South Central Electric Association Cooperative (SCEA) and Redwood Electric Cooperative (REC) announce the upcoming retirement of their shared CEO, Ron Horman
South Central Electric Association Cooperative (SCEA) and Redwood Electric Cooperative (REC) announce the upcoming retirement of their shared CEO, Ron Horman. Mr. Horman has been at the head of SCEA...
Statement on Angie Craig selected as Ranking Ag Committee member
A statement from Darrick Moe, CEO of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association, regarding Angie Craig: “We congratulate Representative Craig for being named as the ranking Democrat member of the...
Minnesota Electric Cooperatives Secure Over $22 Million in Broadband Grants
Minnesota's electric cooperatives have been awarded more than $22 million in Round 10 of the Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant Program, administered by the Department of Employment and...
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. “We’re pleased to announce Joel Janorschke as our incoming CEO,” LREC...
Minnesotans encouraged to “thank a lineworker” this April
This April, the Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA), in partnership with electric cooperatives across the state, is proud to recognize the essential work of Minnesota’s lineworkers — those dedicated professionals who ensure our homes, schools and businesses...
MREA seeks sustainable solar reform at the Capitol this session
The Minnesota Rural Electric Association, along with Minnesota’s electric cooperatives, celebrates the inclusion of solar reform legislation in the Senate energy budget bill, sponsored by Senator Nick Frentz (DFL-North Mankato). The proposed bill seeks to update...