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Representatives from Dakota Electric recently traveled to Washington D.C. as part of a delegation from the Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA), which is the statewide organization that supports the interests of rural cooperatives.They presented to Minnesota’s Congressional delegation on topics and issues important to rural cooperatives in Minnesota. This was Dakota Electric’s first time being [...]

Maintaining Cyber, Physical Security are High Co-op Priorities  Dakota Electric strives to protect the grid and safeguard our members’ assets and data against cyberattacks. Co-ops work together and share cybersecurity information with each other, with industry partners and the federal government. Co-ops are seeking better access to government intelligence about threats so that they can respond [...]

After a hot summer, it’s exciting to welcome cooler weather as we transition into winter, but if you’re not careful, higher energy consumption can sneak in too. Fall is the ideal time to switch the energy saving tools and habits used throughout your home to make sure you’re set up for savings when your next energy [...]

Interested Director Candidates  In adherence with Dakota Electric’s bylaws and policies, an annual election is held where any eligible member may seek election to the board of directors in the district which they reside.  Members interested in seeking election for a director seat should visit Annual Meeting & Election page for [...]

Sympathies Long-time board member Judy Kimmes passed away on Oct. 1 after a battle with cancer. She was elected to the board in 1997 and lived in rural Hampton, where she and her husband, Gene, farmed for more than 55 years.  One of her greatest passions was serving on the Board of [...]

Apply for the Touchstone Energy Award! Dakota Electric is now accepting applications for the Touchstone Energy Community Award, which recognizes nonprofit groups and community organizations that have shown a strong commitment to the community.  Applicants are evaluated on project scope, use of resources and the impact or value to the community. Three winners [...]

The Membership Advantage Cooperatives (co-ops) are a vital contributor to the American economy and way of life. Nationally observed every October since 1964, Co-op Month is a chance to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions made by those who work in or benefit from co-ops. What is an electric co-op? Electric co-ops have a history and [...]

Help Power The Future Those that work in the energy industry power life at home and the places we learn, play and work. These people, whether they work outside or in an office, are essential to keeping the lights on.The electric power industry is responsible for more than 7 million American jobs in communities large [...]

1936: President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) providing a way to electrify rural homes. 1937: Dakota County Electric Cooperative was founded by a group of farmers with the help of the REA.1938: The first lights were turned on. (Photo 1)1939: The first annual meeting was held at Farmington high school. 1940: Kilowatthour Booster, [...]

Safety Tips for Farmworkers Farming is among the more dangerous occupations for several reasons, including potential for encounters with electrical hazards. Before taking to the fields, we want to remind farm workers to be aware of overhead power lines and to keep equipment and extensions far away from them.  Plan AheadKnow [...]