by Ryan Johnson | May 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
Energy experts discuss reliability challenges and solutions at LREC Energy Forum Our energy industry is going through rapid change and that’s one of the main reasons why we do things like these Energy Forums for our members,” Tim Thompson, CEO of Lake Region Electric...
by Ryan Johnson | Feb 28, 2023 | Advocacy, Uncategorized
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 (PFML), SF 2/HF 2. beat365中文官方网站 and electric cooperatives across Minnesota...
by Ryan Johnson | Jan 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
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 affordability for communities across Minnesota. We need your help to...
by | Sep 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Stearns Electric Association lineman Mike Siemers recently earned a LIFEguard award through the Minnesota Rural Electric Association (beat365中文官方网站). beat365中文官方网站 recognizes Cooperative employees throughout the state who go above and beyond the expectations of keeping individuals safe...
by | Aug 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
On June 2, 2022, South Central Electric Association lineworkers Tanner Smith, John Smith, and Steve Sell were working in the Bingham Lake area just north of State Highway 60. Tanner heard a loud noise and saw a car and RV collide, sending the RV sliding down the...
by | Aug 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Minnesota’s electric cooperatives raised funds for area hospital burn centers through the Annual Burn Center Golf Tournament, hosted this year at Pebble Creek Golf Club in Becker, Minnesota. Funds raised help victims and their families receive specialty burn...