For Dakota Electric Association, this season encourages reflection, and our greatest gratitude goes to our amazing community. We are fortunate to live in the same area where we work, strengthening our bond with this community. You may recall It’s a Matter of (Co-op) Principles: Part 1 covered the first three Cooperative Principles. We want to [...]
ACE Hardware, State Farm, REI, Land O’Lakes and Dakota Electric Association all share something in common: we’re all cooperatives. We may work in different industries but we all share a passion for serving our members and helping our communities thrive. In fact, all cooperatives follow the same set of seven principles that reflect our core [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
$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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Dakota Electric Association
4300 220th Street West
Farmington, Minnesota 55024
7a.m.-5:30p.m. Mon.-Fri.
Local: 651-463-6201
Toll-Free: 1-800-430-9722
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