Independence Day - Office Closed
2019-07-04 | MN
Dakota Electric Association is closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday!

Board of Directors Meeting
2019-07-25 08:30, 2019-08-29 08:30, 2019-09-26 08:30, 2019-10-31 08:30, 2019-11-21 08:30, 2019-12-19 08:30 (America/Chicago) | Dakota Electric Association, 4300 220th St. W, Farmington, MN, 55024, United States
As a member-owned cooperative, those who purchase electricity from Dakota Electric democratically govern the cooperative through a member-elected board of directors.
Therefore, all members are invited to attend the board of directors’ monthly meetings. During meetings, the board acts on behalf of all members’ interest to review general operational items and create policies and future plans for Dakota Electric.
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Member Appreciation Event
2019-07-25 16:00 - 20:00 | Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley, MN, 55124, United States
Dakota Electric provides members free zoo event
Dakota Electric Association members and their families should mark the date for the twenty-second-annual Member Appreciation Event on July 25 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. During the event, Dakota Electric provides complimentary admission to the Minnesota Zoo for those who purchase electricity from the cooperative.
Tickets to the event are being included in electric bills, or members may bring a copy of a recent bill. Members attending the event are encouraged to bring food or cash to be donated to local food shelves. In the last 21 years, Dakota Electric’s members have donated more than 17 tons of food and more than $12,000 toward local food shelves.
“Food shelves have a lot of demand on them in the summer, so we encourage our members to be generous when they attend the event,” President and CEO Greg Miller said. “Dakota Electric is a not-for-profit electric cooperative, so this member-only event is our way of showing our appreciation to our members.”
Cooperative members can enjoy the zoo’s many exhibits, including this year’s featured attraction Llama Trek, and other exhibits including Kangaroo Crossing, Hawaiian Monk Seals, Penguins of the African Coast, Russia’s Grizzly Coast, the Minnesota Trail, World of Birds Show and more.
Dakota Electric’s guests will also enjoy music from the Blue Ox Jazz Babies and close-up magic by Bob Miller. Children can enjoy the splash pad, the Woodland Adventure play area and the Hanifl Wild Woods nature-based play area. LED Lucy, Dakota Electric’s mascot, will also be greeting children. Dakota Electric welcomes its members and their families to enjoy this great family event.

Labor Day - Office Closed
2019-09-02 | MN
Dakota Electric Association is closed on Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day. We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday!

Thanksgiving - Office Closed
2019-11-28, 2019-11-29 | MN
Dakota Electric Association is closed on Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday!

Christmas Eve - Office Closed
2019-12-24 | MN
Dakota Electric Association is closed on Tuesday, Dec. 24 in observance of Christmas Eve. We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday!

Christmas Day - Office Closed
2019-12-25 | MN
Dakota Electric Association is closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25 in observance of Christmas Day. We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday!

New Year's Day - Office Closed
2020-01-01 | MN
Dakota Electric Association is closed on Wednesday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday!

Board of Directors Meeting
2020-01-30 08:30, 2021-01-28 08:30 - 16:55, 2021-02-25 08:30 | MN

14th Annual Crops Day
2020-03-04 09:00 - 13:00 | MN
For the fourteenth year, Crops Day will bring specialists to Dakota County to share local research results and crop management strategies with producers and other agricultural professionals. This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is requested. Register here.
Crops Day will be held 9 a.m. – 1 p.m on Wednesday, Mar. 4 at Dakota Electric Association, 4300 220th St. W., Farmington. Registration will start at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided, thanks to sponsorship by the Dakota Electric Association. The Southeast Minnesota Irrigators Association will hold its annual meeting after lunch.

Crops Day is sponsored by Dakota Electric Association, Southeast Irrigators Association, University of Minnesota Extension and Dakota County.

SCHEDULE
8:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Nitrogen Best Management Practices in Dakota County: Which ones on which acres? — Greg Klinger, Extension Educator, University of Minnesota, Rochester
9:30 a.m. Integrated Pest Management – Insect Update for Minnesota Dr. Anthony Hanson, Department of Entomology, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
10:00 a.m. Weed Management 2020: Many Problems with Many Solutions— Ryan Miller, Regional Crops Educator, University of Minnesota, Rochester
10:30 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. New Dakota County Weather Station — Ashley Gallagher, Resource Conservationist, Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation District
10:50 a.m. Weather Data and Irrigation Scheduling — Dr. Vasudha Sharma, Irrigation Specialist, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
11:20 a.m. New and Improved: Midwest Cover Crops Council Online Selector Tool — Dr. Anna Cates, State Soil Health Specialist, University of Minnesota, St Paul
11:50 a.m. Energy Conservation Programs — Mike Plutowski, Dakota Electric Association
12:00 p.m. Lunch with the experts and trade show

Special Board Meeting
2020-03-06 08:00 - 10:00 | MN
Special Board Meeting
Agenda here

Special Board Meeting
2020-03-18 14:00 - 15:00 | MN
The Board of Directors will hold a special board meeting via conference call. If a Dakota Electric member would like to participate, they should contact Cherry Jordan for access information.

Canceled – Annual Meeting
2020-04-30 19:00 - 20:00 | MN
Due to the Coronavirus, we will not be holding the Annual Meeting this year.

As a not-for-profit electric cooperative, Dakota Electric holds annual elections for the board of directors. You can be involved by attending the annual meeting where you can hear about the operation of your cooperative.

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Energy Trends Expo - Canceled
2020-05-14 09:00 - 15:00 | MN
Due to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) this event has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Memorial Day – Office Closed
2020-05-25 | MN
Dakota Electric Association is closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday!

Independence Day – Office Closed
2020-07-03 | MN
Dakota Electric Association is closed on Thursday, July 3 in observance of Independence Day. We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday!

Member Appreciation Event
2020-07-30 16:00 - 20:00 | MN
Dakota Electric provides members free zoo event
Dakota Electric Association members and their families should mark the date for the twenty-third-annual Member Appreciation Event on July 30 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. During the event, Dakota Electric provides complimentary admission to the Minnesota Zoo for those who purchase electricity from the cooperative.
Tickets to the event are being included in electric bills, or members may bring a copy of a recent bill. Members attending the event are encouraged to bring food or cash to be donated to local food shelves. In the last 21 years, Dakota Electric’s members have donated more than 17 tons of food and more than $12,000 toward local food shelves.
“Food shelves have a lot of demand on them in the summer, so we encourage our members to be generous when they attend the event,” President and CEO Greg Miller said. “Dakota Electric is a not-for-profit electric cooperative, so this member-only event is our way of showing our appreciation to our members.”
Cooperative members can enjoy the zoo’s many exhibits, including Kangaroo Crossing, Hawaiian Monk Seals, Penguins of the African Coast, Russia’s Grizzly Coast, the Minnesota Trail, World of Birds Show and more.
Dakota Electric’s guests will also enjoy music from the Blue Ox Jazz Babies and close-up magic by Bob Miller. Children can enjoy the splash pad, the Woodland Adventure play area and the Hanifl Wild Woods nature-based play area. LED Lucy, Dakota Electric’s mascot, will also be greeting children. Dakota Electric welcomes its members and their families to enjoy this great family event.

Labor Day – Office Closed
2020-09-07 | MN
Dakota Electric Association is closed on Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day. We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday!

Thanksgiving – Office Closed
2020-11-26 - 2020-11-27 | MN
Dakota Electric Association is closed on Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday!

Board of Directors Meeting
2021-03-25 08:30 | MN
As a member-owned cooperative, those who purchase electricity from Dakota Electric democratically govern the cooperative through a member-elected board of directors.
This meeting will be held online. If you would like to participate please email Cherry Jordan. During meetings, the board acts on behalf of all members’ interest to review general operational items and create policies and future plans for Dakota Electric.
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Board of Directors Meeting
2021-04-29 08:30, 2021-05-27 08:30 | MN
As a member-owned cooperative, those who purchase electricity from Dakota Electric democratically govern the cooperative through a member-elected board of directors.
Therefore, all members are invited to attend* the board of directors’ monthly meetings. During meetings, the board acts on behalf of all members’ interest to review general operational items and create policies and future plans for Dakota Electric.
*Due to the coronavirus, board meetings are being held virtually until further notice. If a member wishes to “attend” a board meeting, they should contact Cherry Jordan (cjordan@dakotaelectric.com) as early as possible to discuss the technology options available.
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