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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...

2023 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 meeting with the theme “Energizing Connections, Empowering Communities.”...

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...

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...

Energy Industry Leaders are Planning to “Electrify Minnesota”

by | Apr 28, 2022

Electrification is a central principle among energy stakeholders, but requires...