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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.”...

Dairyland Power Cooperative Names Brent Ridge as President and CEO

by | Jun 18, 2020

For more information, contact: Deb Mirasola at (608) 787-1378 La Crosse, WI— Dairyland Power Cooperative’s Board of Directors has named Brent Ridge as the organization’s next President and CEO. He will succeed Barbara Nick who is retiring July 17 and has led Dairyland...

Operation Round Up 2nd quarter donations focus on food programs

by | May 29, 2020

Jordan, Minn. - In light of challenging times, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up program has awarded the majority of its second quarter 2020 funds to 20 area food shelves and school food programs – accounting for $20,000 of the total $31,330...

Wright-Hennepin Donates $3,000 to Local Meal Programs

by | May 26, 2020

Rockford, MN — Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH) recently donated $3,000 to two local meal programs: Metro Meals on Wheels and Wright County CommunityAction’s Frozen Meals program. These donations are to assist people struggling with foodduring the...