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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.”...

Minnesota’s rural electric cooperatives advocate for co-op members with D.C. congressional delegation

by | Apr 29, 2021

Electric cooperative leaders outline needed financing reform and statewide broadband access (MAPLE GROVE, MINN) – About 50 leaders from Minnesota’s electric cooperatives recently participated in virtual meetings with the state’s congressional delegation to outline...

Federated members help fund local projects with Operation Round Up

by | Apr 29, 2021

(Jackson, MN) -- The Federated Rural Electric Trust, Jackson, recognized local organizations receiving $35,437 through Operation Round Up. These donations occur due to monthly contributions by participating Federated members. 29 groups received money in this 53rd...

Federated Rural Electric coordinates GreenTouch spruce-up day at Kilen Woods

by | Apr 15, 2021

(JACKSON) —Federated Rural Electric in Jackson, your local Touchstone Energy Cooperative, will sponsor a Covid-safe clean-up day at Kilen Wood State Park, north of Lakefield. A tentative spring clean-up day is set for Saturday, May 1, when electric cooperative...