Cooperative News
Highlighting the latest news and information from Minnesota's rural electric cooperatives
Operation Round Up 2nd quarter donations focus on food programs
Jordan, Minn. - In light of challenging times, Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative’s Operation Round Up program has awarded the majority of its second quarter 2020 funds to 20 area food shelves...
Wright-Hennepin Donates $3,000 to Local Meal Programs
Rockford, MN — Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH) recently donated $3,000 to two local meal programs: Metro Meals on Wheels and Wright County CommunityAction’s Frozen Meals...
Wright-Hennepin Members Donate More Than $28,000 to Local Organizations
Rockford, Minn. (May 11, 2020) — Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH)members who participate in Operation Round Up (ORU) recently donated grants totaling $28,500 inApril. ORU has...
Major power supply changes to reduce costs to member-owner cooperatives
Great River Energy plans to replace coal with low cost renewables and market energy purchases Maple Grove, Minn. ( May 7, 2020) - Great River Energy announced plans today to transform its portfolio...
Kandiyohi Power Cooperative Names Sonja Bogart Chief Executive Officer
Spicer, MN - Kandiyohi Power Cooperative (KPC) announced that its board of directors appointed Sonja Bogart as Chief Executive Officer. Bogart joined KPC on April 27th. KPC Board Chair Dale Anderson...
Wright-Hennepin Wins National Award for its Printed News Publication
Rockford, MN (April 28, 2020)—Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH) was recently recognized as a winner in the national 2020 Spotlight on Excellence Awards program, which is...