The PowerOn Midwest project team recently wrapped up a second round of routing open houses across southern Minnesota, continuing efforts to gather local input as route development moves forward. From Aug. 4-13, the team hosted 12 open houses in communities across the project study area, providing an opportunity for landowners, community members and other stakeholders […]
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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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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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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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Hundreds of Minnesotans attend scoping meetings, provide feedback on PowerOn Midwest The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) held 10 in-person and one online public information and environmental report scoping meeting for the PowerOn Midwest projects from April 21- 30. These meetings were part of the state’s certificate of need process and saw more than 700 people
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What has become an annual summer tradition for many young athletes throughout Twins Territory continues this year as nearly 50 free baseball and softball clinics will be held through a partnership with Great River Energy. The Twins Community Fund Youth Baseball & Softball Clinics have brought free youth clinics to communities across Minnesota and into
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Events provide opportunity to educate public, collect input on resource plans Great River Energy hosted three public town halls in January to share updates on its forthcoming integrated resource plan (IRP) and gather community input that will help shape the cooperative’s long‑term power supply strategy. The IRP outlines how Great River Energy plans to meet
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When temperatures drop, Minnesota’s economy heats up. Snow-based recreation generated $238 million in state economic value in 2023, a dramatic rise of $126 million since 2019, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. While many tourism sectors declined during the pandemic, skiing and snowboarding activity increased. Minnesota’s 23 ski facilities employed 2,406 workers and generated
In the heart of the holiday season, Great River Energy demonstrated its commitment to community by stepping up to support Minnesota families facing food insecurity. Ahead of Thanksgiving, the cooperative donated 160 turkeys — nearly 2 tons — to food charities across North Dakota and Minnesota. That spirit of generosity continued at the board level
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Great River Energy is proud to be a leading partner of PowerOn Midwest, a historic transmission initiative that will strengthen the electric grid across the Upper Midwest. This series of new transmission line projects will help ensure long-term grid reliability and meet the region’s growing and evolving energy needs. At the heart of this initiative
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