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Nuclear Forum Explores Role in Achieving Minnesota’s Clean Energy Goals

Minnesota's ambitious carbon-free energy goals are not feasible without embracing nuclear energy, according to participants at a recent nuclear forum. The forum was held by the Minnesota Nuclear Energy Alliance, a coalition of over 40 organizations aiming to repeal...

BENCO Electric Cooperative Announces New CEO

After a comprehensive national search, the Board of Directors of BENCO Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce the selection of Chance R. Briscoe as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. Briscoe brings approximately 20 years of electric utility...

Submit your hero: Minnesota’s electric cooperatives to honor local heroes

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond to make your community a better place? Maybe they’ve poured their time and energy into helping a local nonprofit thrive, assisted those in need or spearheaded a community project that has made life better for everyone. Now...

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...