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Advisory: MREA May Day Drill

by Ryan Johnson | Apr 12, 2023

What: MayDay Drill — This is the final event of a week of specialized lineworker training at the line school conducted by the Minnesota Rural Electric Association. This practice drill...

MREA Statement on Rep. Emmer Energy Roundtable Discussion

by Ryan Johnson | Apr 5, 2023

BECKER, MN – On Tuesday, Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) CEO Darrick Moe participated in a roundtable energy discussion hosted by Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Delano) on the urgent need for...

Minnesota Rural Electric Association announces preliminary acceptance of grant proposal by federal government

by Joe Miller | Mar 9, 2023

(MAPLE GROVE, MINN) – The Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) recently announced that it had received the go-ahead to make a formal application that helps secure around $400 million in...

Governor Walz and legislative leaders at Minnesota Rural Electric Association’s annual meeting

by Ryan Johnson | Mar 3, 2023

(MAPLE GROVE, MINN) – The Minnesota Rural Electric Association held its 82nd annual meeting with the theme “Cooperatively Powered” at the St. Paul River Centre in February. Governor Walz spoke...

Paid Family & Medical Leave Bill May Do More Harm Than Good

by Ryan Johnson | Feb 28, 2023

I want to take this opportunity to provide comments on behalf of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association and the members we serve across Minnesota regarding the Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill...

Grassroots Efforts Help Improve 100% Carbon-Free Bill

by Ryan Johnson | Feb 8, 2023

At Minnesota’s electric cooperatives, our priority is to provide sustainable, reliable, and affordable electricity. With that goal in mind, I want to provide an update on significant legislation...

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Federated Rural Electric coordinates double matching funds totaling $30,000 to assist four local fire departments

Federated Rural Electric, Jackson, recently presented a donation totaling $7,500 to four local fire departments Alpha, Ceylon, Lakefield and Northrop. Federated took advantage of matching funds from two organizations to triple the impact. “Federated donated $2,500,...

Members, Directors And Employees Officially Break Ground On New Stearns Electric Operations Center And Headquarters

– Stearns Electric Association members, Board of Directors and employees came together on Monday, May 6, to celebrate the groundbreaking for the Cooperative’s new operations center and headquarters. Excitement was in the air as Stearns Electric CEO Matt O’Shea and...

Kilen Woods spruced up by GreenTouch volunteers

Volunteers added their GreenTouch to Kilen Woods State Park near Lakefield May 4. Sponsored by Federated Rural Electric in Jackson, 11 volunteers and two park employees helped spruce up Kilen Woods. “The overnight rain affected turnout, but our hardy volunteers sure...

Energy experts warn electric grid may not be ready for a severe winter