National Co-op Month celebrates local ownership, community service Cooperatives across the nation celebrate National Co-op Month each October, recognizing a business model built on local ownership, shared responsibility and community service. For Great River Energy, it is an opportunity to reflect not only on the cooperative advantage today, but also on the rich history of […]
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A busload of Lake Country Power member-owners recently toured several facilities and areas owned by Great River Energy, their cooperative’s wholesale power provider, to get a look at what it takes to make and deliver the power they receive. Throughout one day, the group of members were able to tour Great River Energy’s headquarters in
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More than 40 students from North Dakota State University recently got an up-close look at the future of energy during a stop at Great River Energy’s Spiritwood Station as part of the “Bison to the Bakken” program. The Aug. 21 visit introduced students to one of North Dakota’s most unique energy facilities and provided a
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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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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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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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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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