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MREA Applauds Signing of Bipartisan Investments in Minnesota’s Energy Grid Legislation

by Ryan Johnson | Apr 21, 2023

On Tuesday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed legislation (HF1656) into law that will unlock historic federal investments into Minnesota's energy grid. The Minnesota Rural Electric Association...

Take Action – Make Your Voice Heard Through Voter Voice

by Joe Miller | Apr 15, 2023

This month, the Minnesota Legislature proposed legislation to transition all electricity sold in the state to be 100% carbon-free by 2040. SF 4 poses a significant threat to electric reliability and...

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...

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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...

Dakota Electric Association crews respond quickly to electrical contact incident

Around 9:20 a.m. on May 8, a semi-truck was involved in an electrical contact incident near a grain elevator on the edge of Miesville. Two Dakota Electric crews traveling to another job site observed the situation and stopped to respond. The crews arrived shortly...

Crow Wing Power Successfully Mitigates Network Breach