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Local students return from “amazing” trip to Washington D.C.
Five area high school students, sponsored by Dakota Electric Association, recently returned from a Washington D.C. trip-of-a-lifetime. Dakota Electric awarded the students the trip after they completed the application and interview process in March. The [...]
Dakota Electric named five-time Employer of Excellence
Representing Dakota Electric Association at the award event was (L-R): director Bill Middlecamp, director Margaret Schreiner, human resources generalist Kaitlyn Simon, human resources manager Amy Hansen, community relations director Peggy Johnson, director Clay [...]
Dakota Electric awards $160,000 in scholarships
One-hundred and one area high school students received scholarships this spring for their post-secondary education from Dakota Electric Association®. Others receiving part of the $160,000 unclaimed capital credits this year are students at Inver [...]
Dakota Electric rallies park volunteers for the 18th year of helping in local parks
About 35 Dakota Electric Association members volunteered their time on May 7 at Lake Byllesby Regional Park near Cannon Falls as part of the annual, statewide, Touchstone Energy GreenTouch Day. Planting native species as [...]
Dakota Electric and Great River Energy sponsor Twins 2022 Play Ball! Youth Clinic
Youth baseball players have an opportunity to learn baseball from staff at the Minnesota Twins organization during their visit to Farmington on May 21. Boys and girls from the ages of 6 to 12 can [...]
Stay safe during planting
Always be aware of power line locations Farming equipment has become more massive and technologically advanced over time. While these welcome improvements help farmers cover more ground in less time, taller equipment and longer extensions [...]