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Dakota Electric Association® announces retirement of $4.2M in capital credits
Member-owners to receive checks (FARMINGTON, MN) January 27, 2026 – The Dakota Electric board of directors approved the retirement of $4.2 million in capital credits to be paid back to members. Member-owners who [...]
Dakota Electric Association® opens applications for Electric Cooperative Youth Tour
High-school students can win an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. (FARMINGTON, MN) January 6, 2026 – Dakota Electric Association is calling on the next generation of leaders to apply for a once-in-a-lifetime [...]
Dakota Electric Association® employees raise more than $21,500 for local organizations
Donations benefit Creating Healthier Communities, 360 Communities and Kaitlyn’s Closet (FARMINGTON, MN) January 6, 2026 – Dakota Electric Association is delighted to share that its employees raised more than $21,500 for local non-profits [...]
Dakota Electric Association® awards $50,000 in educational grants
Educational grants funded by unclaimed capital credits (FARMINGTON, MN) November 15, 2025 - Dakota Electric Association® awarded $50,000 in educational grants to support local students and schools through its four-year rotating school grant program. [...]
Mark Ceminsky named 2025 Township Outstanding Leader of the Year
Eureka Township leader honored for more than 14 years of dedicated public service and community leadership (FARMINGTON, MN) November 13, 2025 - Dakota Electric Association® is proud to announce that Mark Ceminsky of [...]
Dakota Electric Association® and CoBank donate $30,000 across four local organizations
Since 2013, $205,000 has been donated through the Sharing Success program (FARMINGTON, MN) November 13, 2025 - Four community organizations received donations from Dakota Electric Association and one of its lenders, CoBank. CoBank [...]
