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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.”...

Federated members help fund local projects with Operation Round Up

by atomic-noc | Apr 22, 2020

The Federated Rural Electric Trust, Jackson, recognized local organizations receiving $17,250 through Operation Round Up These donations occur due to monthly contributions by participating Federated members. These organizations received money in this 51st round of...

Meeker Co-op offering students free internet

by atomic-noc | Apr 6, 2020

Meeker Cooperative Light & Power offers families with students free VIBRANT Broadband Internet for three months with free standard installation to support e-learning. Meeker Cooperative wants to help students continue their education through this time of crisis....

Lake Country Power crews make overnight strides in outage restorations

by atomic-noc | Mar 31, 2020

Grand Rapids, MN – (March 30, 2020) More than 8,300 cooperative members have had their electric service restored as Lake Country Power crews continue making progress with outage repair work after this spring’s first heavy, wet snowstorm. At the height, more than 9,400...