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In October, electric cooperatives nationwide celebrate National Co-op Month and reflect on the unique benefits of belonging to a cooperative. It’s also the perfect time to thank you—the members who make it all possible. For us, it’s not just a celebration; it’s an opportunity to reaffirm the core values that guide everything we do. Unlike investor-owned [...]

2025-10-01T15:57:00-05:00October 1st, 2025|Categories: Blog Post|Tags: , , |

Three Smart Home Technologies to Help You Save Energy and Cut Energy Bills

Smart technologies make our homes more comfortable, convenient, and energy efficient. By connecting to your home Wi-Fi network, smart devices automate everyday tasks like lighting, heating, cooling, and home security—they can even communicate with other smart devices. Although not all smart home products are specifically designed for energy savings, several innovative technologies can help reduce [...]

Saving Energy During Peak Times Benefits All

Conserving electricity during peak energy use times not only lowers your monthly bill, but it can also benefit our entire community.“Peak times” refer to periods of the day when the electricity demand is highest. Think early mornings when people are getting ready for work or school and evenings when families return home, cook dinner and unwind [...]

2025-09-04T13:14:52-05:00September 3rd, 2025|Categories: Blog Post|Tags: , , |

Dakota Electric Association® celebrates members at the MN Zoo

Member Appreciation Event Draws 6,000+ (FARMINGTON, MN) July 22, 2025 - On Thursday, July 17, Dakota Electric welcomed thousands of members to the Minnesota Zoo for our annual Member Appreciation Event — an evening dedicated to celebrating and thanking those we serve. More than 6,000 members took part in the festivities, enjoying free admission [...]

2025-07-22T09:21:31-05:00July 22nd, 2025|Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , , , , |

Dakota Electric Association® awards scholarships to local students

$160,000 in unclaimed capital credits endowed to students (FARMINGTON, MN) July 1, 2025 - Local high school students receiving electrical service from Dakota Electric Association received scholarships from the electric cooperative, empowering them to pursue their post-secondary education. Along with the more than 100 talented high school students receiving the scholarships, students enrolled at [...]

2025-07-01T10:15:37-05:00July 1st, 2025|Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , , , |

Dakota Electric Association® and Great River energy host Twins Youth Clinic in Farmington

Nearly 250 local youths attended the event (FARMINGTON, MN) July 1, 2025 - On June 21, Dakota Electric and its wholesale power supplier, Great River Energy, co-presented the Twins Youth Clinic at Dodge Middle School Fields in Farmington. The event attracted approximately 250 enthusiastic kids between the ages of 6 and 12, who participated [...]

2025-07-01T09:50:19-05:00July 1st, 2025|Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , , |

Dakota Electric Association® donates trees to member cities

Since 1997, Dakota Electric has donated nearly 200 trees to member cities (FARMINGTON, MN) May 22, 2025 -Dakota Electric Association® is proud to support local communities by donating trees to seven member cities. Between April 19 and May 9, each city selected and planted a tree of its choice. In addition, the cooperative distributed [...]

2025-05-22T11:34:13-05:00May 22nd, 2025|Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , , |

Dakota Electric Association® crews respond quickly to electrical contact incident

The cooperative reminds the public of the importance of electrical safety and emergency preparedness (FARMINGTON, MN) May 20, 2025 - Around 9:20 a.m. on May 8, a semi-truck was involved in an electrical contact incident near a grain elevator on the edge of Miesville. Two Dakota Electric crews traveling to another job site observed the [...]

2025-05-20T11:21:04-05:00May 20th, 2025|Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , |

Dakota Electric Association Announces 2025 Board of Directors Election Results

All Incumbents Re-Elected (FARMINGTON, MN) April 28, 2025 - Dakota Electric Association® members met for their annual meeting on April 24 at Dakota Electric Association headquarters in Farmington. The members and guests in attendance heard updates from the cooperative’s leadership team and Board of Directors. Key topics discussed included rates, future facility needs, potential load [...]

2025-05-20T11:24:35-05:00April 30th, 2025|Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , |

Official Notice of Dakota Electric Association’s Annual Meeting

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 [...]

2025-04-03T14:15:42-05:00April 4th, 2025|Categories: Press Release|Tags: , , |