News

From perspectives on energy issues to the cooperative difference, read the latest news from Minnesota's electric cooperatives.

No Results Found

The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.

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.”...

Dakota Electric meter upgrade aims to improve service

by | Jul 21, 2020

Dakota Electric Association is in the process of upgrading meters in an effort to provide even better service to the members of the electric cooperative. Anixter, which is under contract with Dakota Electric, will be working primarily in Lakeville, Burnsville and...

How the ECO Act can lower energy bills and put people back to work

by | Jul 13, 2020

By Gary A. Swanson | 07/10/2020 Originally published in MINNPOST When our state Legislature adjourned from a special session nearly a month ago, lawmakers again left several important issues unresolved, from police reform to COVID-19 relief funds to energy use....

U.S. Senators Smith, Hoeven, Boozman & Sinema Introduce Flexible Financing for Rural America Act

by | Jul 9, 2020

Bipartisan Legislation Would Make it Possible for Rural Electric Cooperatives and Telecom Providers to Refinance Rural Utilities Service Debt Contact:Molly Morrissey (Smith), 202-224-9857Kami Capener (Hoeven), 202-224-2551Sara Lasure (Boozman), 202-224-4843Hannah...