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From perspectives on energy issues to the cooperative difference, read the latest news from Minnesota's electric cooperatives.
Minnesota Rural Electric Association applauds historic broadband investments
MAPLE GROVE, MN – This week the Walz Administration announced $67 million in state grants to expand broadband access across Minnesota with millions of dollars being rewarded to electric cooperatives...
2023 legislative session will impact every Minnesotan who uses electricity
The 2023 legislative session, which began in January and concluded on May 22, was one of the most consequential in history for Minnesota’s 1.7 million cooperative members. Record investments, key...
Forum highlights energy issues in Minnesota
Darrick Moe, MREA, discussed the transition to meet the new 100% carbon free bill recently passed in Minnesota. Lake Region CEO Tim Thompson welcomed members and encouraged their involvement in...
Minnesota Rural Electric Association leads emergency safety drill with emergency responders
Minnesota Rural Electric Association leads emergency safety drill with emergency responders The Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) and Astera Health, along with other emergency response...
MREA Applauds Signing of Bipartisan Investments in Minnesota’s Energy Grid Legislation
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
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...
South Central Electric Association Cooperative (SCEA) and Redwood Electric Cooperative (REC) announce the upcoming retirement of their shared CEO, Ron Horman
South Central Electric Association Cooperative (SCEA) and Redwood Electric Cooperative (REC) announce the upcoming retirement of their shared CEO, Ron Horman. Mr. Horman has been at the head of SCEA and REC for over 13 years, and recently announced his plans to retire...
Statement on Angie Craig selected as Ranking Ag Committee member
A statement from Darrick Moe, CEO of the Minnesota Rural Electric Association, regarding Angie Craig: “We congratulate Representative Craig for being named as the ranking Democrat member of the House Committee on Agriculture for 119th Congress. Rep. Craig has...
Minnesota Electric Cooperatives Secure Over $22 Million in Broadband Grants
Minnesota's electric cooperatives have been awarded more than $22 million in Round 10 of the Border-to-Border Broadband Development Grant Program, administered by the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). These grants will allow cooperatives to...