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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...
Kilen Woods spruced up by GreenTouch volunteers
Volunteers added their GreenTouch to Kilen Woods State Park near Lakefield May 4. Sponsored by Federated Rural Electric in Jackson, 11 volunteers and two park employees helped spruce up Kilen Woods. “The overnight rain affected turnout, but our hardy volunteers sure...
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,...