Dakota Electric Association®

Christmas Eve – Office Closed
2021-12-24 | MN
Dakota Electric Association is closed on Friday, Dec. 24 in observance of Christmas Eve. We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday!

Board of Directors Meeting
2022-01-27 08:30 - 16:30, 2022-02-24 08:30 - 16:30, 2022-03-31 08:30 - 16:30, 2022-04-28 08:30 - 16:30, 2022-05-26 08:30 - 16:30, 2022-06-30 08:30 - 16:30, 2022-07-28 08:30 - 16:30, 2022-08-25 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) and 3 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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2022 Energy Tour
2022-09-08 07:30 - 16:30 | Dakota Electric Association, 4300 220th St. W, Farmington, MN, 55024, United States
Registration Required
https://2022energytour.eventbrite.com
(Registration begins Aug. 1, 2022, at 5 a.m., spots are limited.)

About This Event
Dakota Electric’s energy tours offer an up-close look at a variety of energy generation sites. The cost is $10 per person, including transportation and lunch. Vegetarian options are available (please indicate upon registration). Children must be at least 12 years old and accompanied by an adult. Tours fill on a first-come, first-served basis. *Masking Optional*

When
Please arrive at Dakota Electric’s Farmington headquarters at least 15 minutes prior to the event. For questions, please contact Joe Miller at 651-463-6178.
Thursday, Sept. 8, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 9, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where
McNeilus Wind Farm
Located in Dodge Center, Minnesota, includes 41 turbines. Members will have the opportunity to go inside the base of a turbine and talk to an engineer.
Pleasant Valley Station
Near Sargeant, Minnesota, is a natural gas peaking plant that generates electricity during times of high electrical demand.
Randolph Solar
Near Randolph, Minnesota, learn about solar generation when we visit our two-megawatt solar site.
Schedule of Events

7:30 – Rolls & Coffee at Dakota Electric
7:45 – Board the bus
9:20 – McNeilus Wind Farm
11:30 – Pleasant Valley Station
12:40 – Lunch
3:00 – Randolph Solar Field
4:00 – Arrive back at Dakota Electric

2022 Energy Tour
2022-09-09 07:30 - 16:30 | MN

Fall Food Drive
2022-09-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Hy-Vee, 16150 Pilot Knob Rd, Lakeville, MN, 55044, United States
Join us for our Fall Food Drive, an event fun for the whole family!
Help Dakota Electric support The Open Door Food Pantry on Sept. 17 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Hy-Vee on Pilot Knob in Lakeville. Donate cash or food items for a chance to win an electric bike and helmet from Valley Bike and Ski and other door prizes!
Check out a Dakota Electric bucket truck, or demo an electric bike from Valley Bike and Ski!
Dakota Electric will match cash donations and for every pound of food, Dakota Electric will donate $1 to the food shelf.

2022 Energy Trends Expo
2022-09-29 17:00 - 19:00 | MN
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Board of Directors Meeting
2022-12-22 08:30 - 16:30 | 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.
Get more details
This meeting will be held virtually due to the weather.

Office Closed
2022-12-23, 2022-12-26, 2023-01-02 | MN

January Board Meeting
2023-01-26 08:30 - 16:30 | Boardroom, 4300 220th St. West, 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’ interests to review general operational items and create policies and future plans for Dakota Electric.

February Board Meeting
2023-02-23 08:30 - 16:30 | Boardroom, 4300 220th St. West, 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.

Lakeville Landscape & Home Show
2023-03-18 09:00 - 15:00 | Lakeville North High School, 19600 Ipava Avenue, Lakeville, 55044, United States
Held at the Lakeville North High School, approximately 150 vendors, door prizes and seminars. 9 am to 3 pm. Free parking, free seminars, free admittance. Learn More.

Crops Day
2023-03-22 09:00 - 13:00 | Dakota Electric Association, 4300 220th St. W, Farmington, MN, 55024, United States
For the fifteenth year, Crops Day will bring University of Minnesota and Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation District experts to Dakota County Growers to share local research results and crop management strategies with producers and other agricultural professionals.
Crops Day will be held on Wed., March 22, 2023 at the Dakota Electric Association office located at 4300 220th Street West in Farmington. This event is free and open to the public. Lunch will be provided and pre-registration is requested for food-planning purposes. Register by clicking here or scan the QR code below!

March Board Meeting
2023-03-23 08:30 - 16:30 | Boardroom, 4300 220th St. West, Farmington, MN, 55024, United States

Apple Valley Home & Garden Expo
2023-04-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Eastview High School, 6200 140th St W, APPLE VALLEY, MN, 55124, United States
Over 120 Home & Garden related businesses and organizations welcome everyone with FREE admission, free face-painting by Eastview students, City Firetrucks to climb upon and Grilled Food. TV Gardening host Bobby Jensen from KARE 11 said the Apple Valley Home & Garden Expo “One of the BEST local home shows in the Twin Cities. They do it right!” There is free fun, food grilled by the local Boy Scouts troop (100% of sales goes to the troop), and you can buy local from people you can get to know face-to-face. Learn More.

April Board Meeting
2023-04-27 08:30 - 16:30 | Boardroom, 4300 220th St. West, Farmington, MN, 55024, United States

2023 Annual Meeting
2023-04-27 18:00 - 20:30 | Rosemount Community Center, 13885 S. Robert Trl., Rosemount, MN, 55068, United States
Join us for our 2023 Annual Meeting!
Rosemount Community Center
13885 S Robert Trl,
Rosemount, MN 55068
Agenda
6 p.m. – Registration
6:30 p.m. – Chat with Board Candidates
7 p.m. – Business Meeting
8:30 p.m. – Meeting Adjourns

May Board Meeting
2023-05-25 08:30 - 16:30 | Boardroom, 4300 220th St. West, Farmington, MN, 55024, United States

July Board Meeting
2023-07-27 08:30 - 16:30 | Boardroom, 4300 220th St. West, Farmington, MN, 55024, United States
