What started as a routine inspection on a snowy March morning became a life-changing moment for two people stranded in northern Minnesota. Barry Williams, substation apparatus technician/electrician at Great River Energy, had finished an inspection and was driving near the Maple Hill Substation in Grand Marais on March 3 when he noticed an unusual sight […]
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Great River Energy supports Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library with $1 million donation Great River Energy’s longstanding commitment to strengthening communities and investing in the future is reflected in its $1 million contribution to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. The donation supports a landmark institution dedicated to preserving the legacy of President
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A July heat wave brought consecutive days of extreme temperatures throughout the region and, with it, elevated electricity demand and rapidly changing market conditions across the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) footprint. For Great River Energy, the heat wave reinforced the importance of maintaining a diverse portfolio of resources capable of responding when members need
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Power plant employee assists fuel truck driver in distress While a fuel truck driver was making a delivery at Great River Energy’s Elk River Peaking Station in late January, he spoke to Howard Pappenfus, peaking plant operator/technician, and mentioned he was having chest pain and was going to sit in his truck. Pappenfus immediately recognized
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Honey Harvest event highlights pollinators’ role in responsible land use More than 900 visitors spent the day learning about the importance of pollinators during the Honey & Cut-Flower Harvest Day at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s Farm at the Arb on Aug. 1. The community event, sponsored by Great River Energy, gave guests a close-up look
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The first structures have been set for the Northland Reliability Project, a major transmission line being constructed by Great River Energy and Minnesota Power. The Northland Reliability Project is a double-circuit, 345-kilovolt transmission line that will span approximately 180 miles from central Minnesota near Becker to northern Minnesota near Grand Rapids to support grid reliability in the Upper
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Building tomorrow’s energy workforce starts with reaching students early — sometimes even before they enter high school. Student outreach helps young people picture themselves in energy careers by connecting classroom learning with real-world opportunities. By introducing students to roles that support a reliable electric grid — from lineworkers and engineers to communicators, technicians and environmental
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Great River Energy earns recognition for fostering a culture that empowers employees to serve both the co-op and their country Great River Energy took the national spotlight last month, earning recognition as one of the Navy Reserve’s outstanding employer partners — an honor that celebrates the cooperative’s unwavering commitment to supporting employees who serve. At
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Over the past month, the PowerOn Midwest project team has been actively on the ground, engaging directly with the communities along the preliminary project routes. PowerOn Midwest is a series of proposed transmission projects in southern Minnesota and eastern South Dakota designed to strengthen electric reliability and deliver more power across southern Minnesota and the
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Great River Energy launched and priced a private placement note offering last month, securing $300 million in long-term financing at a favorable interest rate. Strong investor interest, including bids from five new purchasers, resulted in competitive borrowing terms for the cooperative. “Great River Energy continues to be viewed as a good investment by the financial
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