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First structures set for Northland Reliability Project

Company news, Transmission /

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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Powering curiosity about energy careers

Cooperatives, Power generation resources, Transmission /

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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A commitment beyond the workplace

Company news, Cooperatives, Employee news /

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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PowerOn Midwest team hits the road

Transmission /

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 completes $300 million private placement

Company news /

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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Employee takes home highest honor for tech support

Cooperatives, Employee news /

Great River Energy Senior Support Analyst Nate Lantaigne-Goetsch was recently named the Help Desk Institute (HDI) Minnesota Customer Service and Support Technician of the Year. That state award was followed by a district-wide award, which earned him a seat in the finals. Lantaigne-Goetsch cashed in at the HDI SupportWorld Live conference in Las Vegas, Nevada,

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Steele-Waseca announces transition to shared leadership model

Member-owner cooperatives /

Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric (SWCE), based in Owatonna, recently announced the retirement of General Manager Syd Briggs following more than 17 years of dedicated service to the cooperative and its members. With Briggs’ retirement, SWCE transitioned to a shared leadership model beginning July 1. Goodhue County Cooperative Electric General Manager Kelly Hovel will now lead both

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PowerOn to fuel billions in economic impact across Minnesota

Company news, Economic development, Transmission /

New report highlights benefits for communities, jobs and long-term regional growth A new economic impact report projects major job creation, economic growth and long-term tax revenue from the PowerOn Midwest projects as electricity demand continues to rise in the region. PowerOn Midwest, a group of major transmission projects anchored by a 765‑kilovolt (kV) line, is designed to make

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