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From perspectives on energy issues to the cooperative difference, read the latest news from Minnesota's electric cooperatives.
MREA Statement on Rep. Emmer Energy Roundtable Discussion
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
(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
(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...
Paid Family & Medical Leave Bill May Do More Harm Than Good
I want to take this opportunity to provide comments on behalf of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association and the members we serve across Minnesota regarding the Paid Family and Medical Leave Bill...
Grassroots Efforts Help Improve 100% Carbon-Free Bill
At Minnesota’s electric cooperatives, our priority is to provide sustainable, reliable, and affordable electricity. With that goal in mind, I want to provide an update on significant legislation...
Take Action – Make Your Voice Heard Through Voices For Cooperative Power (VCP)
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...
Federated Rural Electric coordinates GreenTouch spruce-up day at Kilen Woods
— Federated Rural Electric in Jackson, your local Touchstone Energy Cooperative, will sponsor a clean-up day at Kilen Woods State Park, north of Lakefield. The spring clean-up day is set for Saturday, May 4, when electric cooperative employees, customers and the...
McLeod County United Way wins Minnesota Touchstone Energy Community Award
United Way of McLeod County was named winner of the 2024 Minnesota’s Touchstone Energy Community Award as part of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association’s Annual Meeting that was held on March 20. This year’s winner was nominated by McLeod Cooperative Power,...
MREA secures funding through State Competitiveness Fund
The Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) recently signed a contract securing $290,000 of funding through the Minnesota State Competitiveness Fund. The Minnesota legislature made the funding available last year to help utilities apply for federal funding through...