News & Information
Interview with Derik Otten
Derik Otten, senior director of campus planning and management at the Minnesota Zoo, equates the inner-workings of the Zoo to that of a hospital. “We have critical needs much like a hospital does — […]
Fast Facts
Welcome to the Zoo
- Located on 485 acres in Apple Valley, Minnesota
- Opened to the public in May 1978
- The Zoo is home to over 4,990 animals
- The Zoo has installed efficient lighting and […]
Member Event Information
Bring your family to the Minnesota Zoo on July 25, 4-8 p.m.
Free admission & parking
Tickets & admission
Bills received between June 12 and July […]
Electrical Safety Tips
Swimmers
- Never swim near a boat or launching ramp.
- If you feel a tingling sensation while swimming, tell someone and swim back in the direction from which you came.
Boat Owners
- Have a […]
How to Spot a Scam
1. Utility phone scams typically involve callers claiming to represent a utility company attempting to trick people into paying them money by threatening to turn off their service. If you are contacted by phone, […]
July Rebates and Promotions
Electric Vehicle Rebates
Dakota Electric assisted communities with many environmental efforts this spring
Farmington student volunteers planting trees for Arbor Day.
Dakota Electric Association donated more than 5,700 tree seedlings this spring, as it wraps up […]
Your Electricity 2019
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 […]
