Dakota Electric held its 88th Annual Meeting on April 23 at its headquarters in Farmington. Members and guests gathered to hear updates from the cooperative’s leadership and Board of Directors on key topics including electric rates, system planning, reliability, future growth, and member service. Board Chair Paul Bakken, Treasurer Cyndee Fields, and CEO Ryan Hentges [...]

Summer storms, often bringing high winds and lightning, are a leading cause of power outages. While outages can be inconvenient and sometimes dangerous, a little preparation can go a long way. Make sure your contact information is up to date Dakota Electric uses the phone number on your account to help [...]

Dakota Electric announced the 2026 Board of Directors election results at its annual meeting. One incumbent from each district was re-elected to a three-year term:District 1: John (Jack) DeYoe (3,058 votes or 48.5% of the total vote)District 2: Bill Middlecamp (3,624 votes or 57.3% of the total vote)District 3: Margaret D. Schreiner (5,596 votes or 100% [...]

Dakota Electric’s summer rates are designed to account for the higher cost of wholesale electricity during periods of increased energy use and demand, which are typically seen during the summer months. Summer rates go into effect every June, July, and August. Air conditioning Take control of your energy use with Dakota Electric’s smart, money-saving options. [...]

Rate Case Update On June 1, 2026, Dakota Electric implemented new rates and terms of service. These changes were approved by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on January 16, 2026. These new rates will replace the interim rate charge that had been on bills since March 2025. The final approved rates will replace, not add to, [...]

Prioritizing Safety Safety remains Dakota Electric’s highest priority. In 2025, the cooperative strengthened its safety culture through expanded training, including first aid, fire extinguisher use and industry programs through the Minnesota Rural Electric Association. April Safety Week reinforced procedures for severe weather and personal threat response, while the Executive Safety Steering Team continued focusing on [...]

The NRECA Youth Tour inspires future leaders by offering students an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., where they learn about the cooperative business model, meet officials, visit monuments, and discuss key issues. Since 1967, Dakota Electric has sent about 170 students, demonstrating our commitment to the community. Below are the students Dakota Electric is sponsoring [...]

440 Members added to Electric Vehicle Programs$17.4 Million saved by load management programs1.87 Billion kWh sales128,388 calls taken by Member Services$4.2 Million capital credits returned to members74,606 Capital credit checks mailed to members20.6 Minutes - Average outage duration per member$83,000 donated to our communities135 Miles of trees trimmed

Ballots for Dakota Electric’s 2026 Board of Directors election were mailed to members on March 30 by Survey & Ballot Systems, an independent election service. Members may vote by mail or online using the instructions included with their ballot. Ballots must be received by noon on April 23. Members may also bring their completed ballot to [...]

Rate Case Update On December 11, 2025, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved Dakota Electric’s rate case settlement. The approved settlement reduces the overall rate increase from about 11% to 9.6%.Some final steps are still in process, but Dakota Electric expects the new rates to take effect in early spring. Until then, an interim rate increase [...]