News & Information
Youth Tour 2025 Wrap Up
Dakota Electric sent five exceptional students — Ankit Mukhopadhyay, Makenna Becker, and Victoria Fierst of Eagan High School, and Geyasree Badri and Johan Vengal of Eastview High School — on an unforgettable, all-expenses-paid trip […]
Know What’s Below
Monday, August 11 is National 811 Day. Always call 811 or visit Gopher State One Call’s website before digging — it’s the law. Utility lines may be just inches below the surface, […]
Dakota Electric Association® celebrates members at the MN Zoo
Member Appreciation Event Draws 6,000+
(FARMINGTON, MN) July 22, 2025 – On Thursday, July 17, Dakota Electric […]
Dakota Electric Association® awards scholarships to local students
$160,000 in unclaimed capital credits endowed to students
(FARMINGTON, MN) July 1, 2025 –
Dakota Electric Association® and Great River energy host Twins Youth Clinic in Farmington
Nearly 250 local youths attended the event
(FARMINGTON, MN) July 1, 2025 –
Safety in Action: Miesville Incident
At approximately 9:20 a.m. on May 8, a semi-truck struck overhead power lines near a grain elevator on the outskirts of Miesville. Two Dakota Electric crews en route to another job quickly noticed the […]
Member Spotlight: Stadick Services
Dakota Electric’s 2024 Holiday Glow-Off winner!
Located in Farmington, Stadick Services LLC has become a trusted name for homeowners looking to elevate the heart of their home — the kitchen. Owned and […]
Spot and Stop Scams
Today’s scammers are sneaky and sophisticated – targeting potential victims by phone, online and in-person.
Scammers often target individuals or communities that are in need or susceptible to their schemes. By knowing what you […]
Electrical Safety Outside the Home
POWER LINES
- Keep kites, drones and other objects away from power lines
- Never climb trees, poles or towers that are contacting power lines.
- When using a ladder, be aware of overhead power […]
Other News
Small changes, powerful results.
Dakota Electric’s summer rates better reflect the cost we pay for wholesale electricity when increased energy use drives up the demand and cost of electricity. Summer rates go into […]
