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Local schools begin chain reaction with Rachel’s Challenge
More than 15,000 students in eight area schools heard the message of Rachel Scott and are starting a chain reaction of kindness and compassion in their schools. Scott, the first victim in the Columbine High [...]
Eagan resident wins gift card in sweepstakes from Dakota Electric
Dakota Electric Association recently awarded Janna Reynoso, Eagan, a $100 gift card to a grocery store of her choice as a winner of the company’s Fill Your Fridge Sweepstakes. Dakota Electric and its wholesale power [...]
Dakota Electric names Township Leader award winners
Dakota Electric Association recently awarded Steve Bloomstrand, Nininger Township Supervisor, and Terry Holmes, Empire Township Supervisor, with Township Leader of the Year awards. Each year, Dakota Electric seeks to recognize outstanding township leaders for the [...]
Touchstone Energy® Community Award applications being accepted
Dakota Electric Association is now accepting applications for the Touchstone Energy Community Award, which recognizes non-profit groups, community organizations and businesses that have shown a strong commitment to the community. The award acknowledges the efforts [...]
Rachel’s Challenge coming to local schools
Rachel Scott, the first victim in the Columbine High School shootings in 1999, had a theory — “If one person can go out of their way to show compassion then it will start a chain [...]
Dakota Electric provides McGruff safety kits for children
McGruff Safe Kids Identification kits for school children are now available from law enforcement agencies throughout Dakota County and nearby communities. Dakota Electric Association, a member-owned electric cooperative, provided local law enforcement agencies around Dakota [...]