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Pole Inspections
Dakota Electric staff will conduct inspections of attachments from non-Dakota Electric-owned utilities (e.g., phone, cable, and fiber optic) on Dakota Electric-owned poles between January and April 2025. These visual inspections will occur […]
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 […]
Dakota Electric Association® files a rate case with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
Dakota Electric seeks an 11% rate increase
(FARMINGTON, MN) December 31, 2024
Dakota Electric Association® announces retirement of $5.5M in capital credits
Member-owners who lived on Dakota Electric lines from 2002-2006 to receive checks
Dakota Electric Association® announces Touchstone Energy Community Award winner and runners-up
Bundles of Love was named the winner, with Sleep in Heavenly Peace and Foster Together named runners-up
(FARMINGTON, MN) December 18, 2024
Dakota Electric Association® employees raise nearly $29,000 for local organizations
Donations benefit Creating Healthier Communities, 360 Communities and Kaitlyn’s Kloset
(FARMINGTON, MN) December 12, 2024 – Dakota Electric Association is proud to share that its employees raised nearly $29,000 for local non-profits […]
A Message from the CEO
As we close out another year, I’m excited to share how Dakota Electric is serving our membership.
Safety
The safety of our team and […]
2025 Board of Directors Election Process Begins
Interested Director Candidates
In adherence with Dakota Electric bylaws and policies, an annual election is held each year for those seats up for election. There are twelve three-year term Director seats on the Dakota […]
Capital Credits
This year, the Board of Directors approved the retirement of $5.5 million in capital credits to be paid back to members. If you lived on Dakota Electric’s lines for the years of 2002-2006, you […]
Cooperatives Stand Together When Disaster Strikes — Dakota Electric’s Response to Hurricane Milton
When Hurricane Milton struck Dade City, Florida, Dakota Electric Association quickly answered the call for support. Six lineworkers traveled south with two bucket trucks, a digger derrick and a mission to help restore power […]
