Great River Energy is proud to sponsor the Honey Harvest & Flowers for Pollinators at the Farm at the Arb on Saturday, Aug. 1. Farm at the Arb is a special section of the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen focused on food, farming and sustainability. This summer event invites visitors to explore the important role […]
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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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Great River Energy Vice President and Chief Information Officer Jim Jones recently spoke on a keynote panel of utility executives at the 2026 UTC Telecom & Technology Conference in Minneapolis. Joining Jones on the panel were Ron Sandstrom of Allete, and David Walter of WEC Energy Group. Rusty Williams, president and CEO of the Utilities
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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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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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Great River Energy is preparing for continued growth in electricity demand across the Midwest as a new regional survey shows utilities are planning record levels of new generation and storage over the next five years. The 2026 Organization of MISO States (OMS)-Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) Survey finds that member utilities expect to add an
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Great River Energy’s board seats directors, elects officers at annual meeting Representatives from Great River Energy’s member-owners came together June 3 to seat the cooperative’s governing body and elect leadership for the year ahead. “Annual meetings are a cornerstone of the cooperative model, bringing member-owners together to help shape the future of their organization,” said
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Great River Energy implemented its operational wildfire plan for approximately 24 hours after fire conditions reached a critical level in parts of Minnesota. As part of the plan, Great River Energy turned off reclosing on transmission circuits in this area to minimize the chance of igniting a fire. As conditions improved, reclosing was turned back
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Great River Energy earns Patriot Award for assisting deployed military employee Great River Energy was recently recognized with the prestigious Patriot Award, an honor given to companies that demonstrate exceptional support for employees serving in the military. Senior Supply Chain Agent Andre LeBlanc nominated the company for going above and beyond to assist his family during his 2025 deployment to the Middle
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Transmission employees from Great River Energy came together at the cooperative’s Maple Grove office for an expanded Safety Day, which included two days of learning, connection and reinforcing a strong safety culture. The annual event grew from one day to two this year, creating more time for meaningful conversations and hands-on learning. Day one set
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