Dakota Electric invites members to attend the 87th Annual Meeting on April 24

(FARMINGTON, MN) April 4, 2025 – Dakota Electric Association® will hold its 87th Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 24, at the Dakota Electric headquarters at 4300 220th St. W, Farmington. The meeting will start at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts with Dakota Electric staff and Board members. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct the Board of Director elections, consider bylaw changes and hear reports from our CEO and Board Members on the state of your cooperative.

“Our Annual Meeting is an exciting day for everyone in the Dakota Electric family,” said Ryan Hentges, President and CEO of Dakota Electric. “I know all the staff and Board members in attendance look forward to talking with and meeting our members.”

Balloting and election materials for the Board of Directors election and proposed bylaw changes will be mailed to members in early April and include instructions for voting by mail, online, or in person. To be counted, ballots must be received by Survey & Ballot Systems, an independent election service, no later than noon on April 24, 2025, or they may be submitted in person on the night of the annual meeting. Please refrain from dropping off or mailing ballots to Dakota Electric Association’s office.

The following candidates are running for seats on the Board of Directors:

District 1 (three-year term)
David Jones (incumbent)
Jeff Nelson

District 2 (three-year term)
Terry Donnelly (incumbent)
Ben Baglio
Michael Hanninen
Todd Neuman
Amelia Vohs

District 3 (three-year term)
Cyndee Fields (incumbent)
Nadim Zoberi

District 4 (three-year term)
Stacy Miller (incumbent)
Ian Benson

Biographies for all candidates listed above are available on Dakota Electric’s website.

An annual meeting report will be available on Dakota Electric’s website after the meeting for members who cannot attend.

This meeting will take place in the cooperative’s warehouse. This active work area has uneven work surfaces in places. If you have mobility concerns or require accommodations, please contact Dakota Electric at 651-463-6212.

Members with election-related questions should email [email protected].

About Dakota Electric Association:
Dakota Electric Association is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative serving over 117,000 members in and around Dakota County. Established in 1937, Dakota Electric is committed to providing its members with reliable, affordable, and sustainable electricity while actively engaging with the community and promoting energy efficiency. For more information, visit www.dakotaelectric.com or follow Dakota Electric on X, Instagram, Facebook or LinkedIn.