cooperative principles

For Dakota Electric Association, this season encourages reflection, and our greatest gratitude goes to our amazing community. We are fortunate to live in the same area where we work, strengthening our bond with this community. You may recall It’s a Matter of (Co-op) Principles: Part 1 covered the first three Cooperative Principles. We want to share [...]

ACE Hardware, State Farm, REI, Land O’Lakes and Dakota Electric Association all share something in common: we’re all cooperatives.We may work in different industries but we all share a passion for serving our members and helping our communities thrive. In fact, all cooperatives follow the same set of seven principles that reflect our core values of [...]

In October, electric cooperatives nationwide celebrate National Co-op Month and reflect on the unique benefits of belonging to a cooperative. It’s also the perfect time to thank you—the members who make it all possible. For us, it’s not just a celebration; it’s an opportunity to reaffirm the core values that guide everything we do. Unlike investor-owned [...]