News & Information
Dakota Electric Association® crews respond quickly to electrical contact incident
The cooperative reminds the public of the importance of electrical safety and emergency preparedness
(FARMINGTON, MN) May 20, 2025
Dakota Electric Association Announces 2025 Board of Directors Election Results
All Incumbents Re-Elected
(FARMINGTON, MN) April 28, 2025 –
Official Notice of Dakota Electric Association’s Annual Meeting
Dakota Electric invites members to attend the 87th Annual Meeting on April 24
(FARMINGTON, MN) April 4, 2025
Dakota Electric Association® announces 2025 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour winners
Local students win trip to D.C.
(FARMINGTON, MN) March 11, 2025 […]
2024 Annual Report
At Dakota Electric, our members are at the heart of everything we do. As a not-for-profit cooperative, we are dedicated to delivering safe, reliable and affordable electricity while continuously improving our services.
2025 Board Election
2025 Board Election Information
As a member of Dakota Electric, you have the opportunity to participate in our annual election and vote for the Directors who serve on the Board and govern your cooperative. […]
2025 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour Winners
The NRECA Youth Tour inspires future leaders by offering students an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., where they learn about the cooperative business model, meet officials, visit monuments, and discuss key issues. Since 1967, […]
Rate Case Update
Dakota Electric Association has asked the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) for permission to increase electric utility rates and service charges. The proposed increase in total cooperative annual revenues will be about 11.0% or […]
Additional Updates
Lakeville Franchise Fee
The Lakeville City Council approved franchise fees on December 2, 2024, which will be charged to all electric and natural gas customers within the city.
These fees, collected through utility bills […]
Dakota Electric Association® Hosts 17th Annual Crops Day
Crops Day will bring experts from the University of Minnesota and the Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation District to Dakota County Growers
