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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.”...

Lake Country Power announces the 2020 Director Election Results

by | Jun 30, 2020

For More Information, Contact: Tami Zaun, Public Relations Coordinator, (218) 326-7152 | tzaun@lcp.coop For Immediate Release: ...

Basin Electric and Clēnera Renewable Energy Announce Power Purchase Agreement for Montana Solar Project

by | Jun 26, 2020

For more information: Joan Dietz - 701-557-5070 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEBismarck, N.D. – A new solar project in Montana will provide another 150 megawatts (MW) ofaffordable, renewable power to Basin Electric customers.Basin Electric Power Cooperative (Basin Electric) and...

McLeod Cooperative Power Announces New CEO

by | Jun 26, 2020

McLeod Cooperative Power (MCPA) is pleased to welcome Ronald Meier as the Cooperative’s Chief Executive Officer. Meier comes to the Co-op after serving as the Manager of Engineering and Member Relations of La Plata Electric Association (LPEA) in Durango, Colorado....