Press Release

FARMINGTON, Minn. (June 8, 2007) — Nineteen area high school students, six students from Inver Hills Community College and students from awarded scholarships totaling $24,600 from Dakota Electric Association, Farmington. The scholarship donation also includes money for Dakota County Technical College students who will be named in the fall.Dakota Electric has donated more than $414,600 since [...]

Dakota Electric Association donated nearly 8,000 tree seedlings this spring, as it wraps up a full schedule of assisting with community plantings and environmental events throughout its service territory. Each spring, Dakota Electric participates in a variety of Arbor Day and environmental events by donating seedlings and providing educational information and assistance. Part of Dakota Electric’s [...]

FARMINGTON, Minn. (May 9, 2007) — Fresh air and beautiful scenery provided the environment for 65 Dakota Electric Association members who volunteered Saturday morning to work in Fort Snelling State Park as part of the eighth annual state-wide Touchstone Energy GreenTouch event.On May 5, 632 volunteers organized by electric cooperatives worked at 16 Minnesota State Parks [...]

FARMINGTON, Minn. (April 2, 2007) — “Membership Makes the Difference” was the theme for Dakota Electric Association's annual meeting, held March 29 at the cooperative's Farmington office. The annual meeting provides an opportunity for member-owners to hear reports about the business and ask questions. This year's theme focused on Dakota Electric's 70-year history of serving its [...]