Christmas Eve - Office Closed
2018-12-24
Dakota Electric is closed on Monday, Dec. 24 for Christmas Eve. We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday!

Christmas Day - Office Closed
2018-12-25
Dakota Electric is closed on Tuesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas. We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday!

New Year's Day - Office Closed
2019-01-01
Dakota Electric Association is closed on Tuesday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year’s Day. We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday!

Board of Directors Meeting
2019-01-31 08:30, 2019-02-28 08:30, 2019-03-28 08:30, 2019-04-25 08:30, 2019-05-30 08:30, 2019-06-27 08:30, 2019-07-25 08:30, 2019-08-29 08:30 (America/Chicago) and 4 more dates | 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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Crops Day
2019-03-06 09:00 - 13:00 | Dakota Electric Association, 4300 220th St. W, Farmington, MN, 55024, United States
For the thirteenth 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. Please RSVP to Jackie at 651-463-6319 or jbauer@dakotaelectric.com.
WHERE
Dakota Electric Association
4300 220th St. W
Farmington, MN 55024
AGENDA
9:00 AM
4R Nitrogen for Corn Production — Jeff Vetsch, Soil Scientist, University of Minnesota, Waseca
9:45 AM
Irrigation Water Management: Methods and Tools — Vasudha Sharma, Irrigation Specialist, University of Minnesota, St. Paul
10:30 AM
Break
10:45 AM
What weed, what works, what trait? Weed control strategies in corn and soybeans — Lisa Behnke, Regional Crops Educator, University of Minnesota, Rochester
11:15 AM
Feasibility of Perennial Crops in Dakota County — Gregg Johnson, Associate Professor, University of Minnesota, Waseca
11:45 AM
2018: Your Projects, Our Programs — Ashley Gallagher, Resource Conservationist, Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation District
12:00 PM
Energy conservation programs — Mike Plutowski, Energy Services Representative, Dakota Electric Association
12:15 PM
Lunch with the experts and tradeshow
The Southeast Minnesota Irrigators Association will hold their annual meeting after lunch.
Crops Day is sponsored by Dakota Electric Association, Kimmes-Bauer Well Drilling, the Southeast Irrigators Association and the University of Minnesota Extension, Dakota County.
For program information or questions, contact David Nicolai, regional extension crops educator, at 651-490-7700 or nico0071@umn.edu.

Annual Meeting
2019-04-25 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Michael’s Social Hall, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington, MN, 55024, United States
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.
6:30 – 7:00 p.m. | Registration and informal opportunity to speak with candidates
7:00 p.m. | Business meeting begins
Watch for more details to come.

Dakota Electric Energy Trends Expo
2019-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN 55121, 1501 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN, 55121, United States
Dakota Electric’s Energy Trends Expo
This event is free and open to members interested in learning about the latest energy trends and technologies.
• Vendor tradeshow (energy efficient products, solar and more)
• Demonstration of battery-powered yard tools
• Electric vehicle car show
• Breakout sessions:
6:30 Home audits: Opportunities, tools and DIY tips
6:50 Resiliency in a changing climate
7:00 Electricity: The key to sustainability
A community even sponsored by Dakota Electric Association in cooperation with Lakeville Friends of the Environment.

Memorial Day - Office Closed
2019-05-27
Dakota Electric Association is closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday!

Independence Day - Office Closed
2019-07-04
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!

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
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
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
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
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
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

14th Annual Crops Day
2020-03-04 09:00 - 13:00
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
Special Board Meeting
Agenda here
