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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...

Former 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.”...

Co-op hosts mini session for legislators

by atomic-noc | Oct 22, 2019

MiEnergy Coop hosted two field hearings on October 3 as part of the Minnesota House of Representatives' three-day mini session in southeastern Minnesota. The cooperative provided testimony on disaster relief and broadband funding for the Greater Minnesota Jobs and...

MiEnergy Cooperative CEO Brian Krambeer appointed to Governor’s Task Force on Broadband

by atomic-noc | Oct 10, 2019

Brian Krambeer, MiEnergy Cooperative’s president/CEO, has been appointed to the Governor’s Task Force on Broadband. Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan announced the Task Force appointments comprised of community leaders throughout the state of...

2019 Jay York Scholarships awarded

by atomic-noc | Sep 11, 2019

The Jay A. York Scholarship was established in recognition of the first Minnesotan to head the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). Jay York was a prominent figure in rural electric cooperative issues for nearly 30 years. He was elected in 1964 to...