High-school students can win an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. (FARMINGTON, MN) January 8, 2025 - Dakota Electric Association is calling on the next generation of leaders to apply for a once-in-a-lifetime experience: the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. The Youth Tour was established to inspire our next generation of leaders by allowing them [...]
Dakota Electric seeks an 11% rate increase (FARMINGTON, MN) December 31, 2024 – Dakota Electric Association filed a rate case with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) yesterday, December 30, 2024. Dakota Electric is seeking an overall increase of approximately 11%, or $23.8 million. The last time Dakota Electric filed a rate case with [...]
Member-owners who lived on Dakota Electric lines from 2002-2006 to receive checks (FARMINGTON, MN) December 31, 2024 – This year, the Dakota Electric board of directors approved the retirement of $5.5 million in capital credits to be paid back to members. Member-owners who lived on Dakota Electric's lines from 2002 to 2006 will be [...]
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 named local non-profit Bundles of Love the Touchstone Energy Community Award winner. Since 2005, the Touchstone Energy Community Award has recognized organizations for their outstanding contributions to the [...]
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 and community organizations in 2024 through the employee-led Dakota Cares program. Our generous employees give back to the community every year by [...]
Two bucket trucks and a digger derrick were sent to provide mutual assistance (FARMINGTON, MN) October 17, 2024 – Dakota Electric Association recently sent six crew members with two bucket trucks and one digger derrick to support Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative (WREC) in Dade City, Florida, with Hurricane Milton restoration efforts. Electric cooperatives in [...]
The award recognizes non-profit groups and community organizations that have shown a strong commitment to the public (FARMINGTON, MN) October 9, 2024 – Dakota Electric Association is now accepting applications for the Touchstone Energy Community Award. The award recognizes non-profit groups and community organizations that have shown a strong commitment to the people they [...]
Recipients include 360 Communities, CAP Agency and Burnsville Police and Fire Foundation (FARMINGTON, MN) October 8, 2024 – Dakota Electric Association, along with CoBank, one of its lenders, recently donated $20,000 to three community organizations. 360 Communities received $10,000 and CAP Agency and Burnsville Police and Fire Foundation received $5,000 each. The “Sharing Success” [...]
Members are encouraged to bring cash or food donations benefiting local non-profits (FARMINGTON, MN) September 5, 2024 – Dakota Electric invites members to experience Energy Fest from 3:00 – 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 24 at 610 Opperman Drive, Eagan, MN 55123. This free, action-packed event offers members the chance to get behind the wheel [...]
FARMINGTON, MN (July 2, 2024) — Dakota Electric’s annual Member Appreciation Event returns to the Minnesota Zoo on July 18 from 4-8 p.m. This annual event is a gesture to thank all our valued members and their families for their ongoing support. Members planning to attend are highly encouraged to register beforehand. Please visit Dakota [...]
Dakota Electric Association
4300 220th Street West
Farmington, Minnesota 55024
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