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New Stearns Electric Operations Center and Headquarters to Open Aug. 19

MELROSE, Minn. – Stearns Electric Association is proud to announce the opening of its new operations center and headquarters in Melrose on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025 Beginning Aug. 19, all Melrose business operations will take place at the new facility, located at...

MREA 20th Annual Burn Center Golf Tournament Raises Record $97,756 For Minnesota’s Specialty Burn Centers

The 20th Annual Burn Center Golf Tournament, hosted by the Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA), achieved a milestone this year, raising a record-setting $97,756 to support Minnesota’s three specialty burn care facilities. The charity event was held July 18 at...

Southern Minnesota cooperatives celebrate 10 Years of landmark acquisition

July 31 marks the 10-year anniversary of the successful acquisition of Alliant Energy’s Minnesota service territory by Southern Minnesota Energy Cooperative (SMEC). The $127 million deal, completed in 2015, represents the largest-ever acquisition of investor-owned...

Lake Country Power receives Employer of Veterans Award

by atomic-noc | Jul 15, 2019

Lake Country Power was honored to accept the Employer of Veterans Award from The American Legion Department of Minnesota. The award was presented to the cooperative during the Department Convention in Willmar, Minn., this summer. Derek Howe, chief operating officer...

Arrowhead Cooperative Hires John Twiest as CEO/General Manager

by atomic-noc | Jul 6, 2019

The Board of Directors is thrilled to announce that John Twiest is the new CEO/General Manager of Arrowhead Cooperative. John is a 4th generation resident of Cook County. After graduating from Cook County High School, he joined the Navy and served this great nation...

Itasca-Mantrap holds Annual Meeting

by atomic-noc | Jun 24, 2019

Itasca-Mantrap held its 79th Annual Membership meeting June 13 at the Park Rapids Area High School. A total of 585 members and friends enjoyed dinner and were entertained by the local band “Unpolished” before the meeting. The business meeting included reports from...