Great River Energy, wholesale power provider to 26 member distribution cooperatives, is asking Minnesota communities to join the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and hundreds of co-ops across the U.S. in recognizing the work line technicians do for the communities they serve on April 13, 2026, Lineworker Appreciation Day. “Our line technicians take great pride […]
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Great River Energy Vice President and Chief Transmission Officer Priti Patel recently joined the advisory board for the Women in Leadership with AI Driven Engagement Certificate Program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Board membership is by invitation only and recognizes distinguished personal and professional accomplishments. The advisory board brings together a diverse and highly connected
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Safety manager receives Good Neighbor Award for stepping in and potentially saving a life On the evening of March 29, Great River Energy Generation Services Manager Jackie Bentz was at a cabin with some friends, including one friend’s mother and 70-year-old boyfriend. While eating, the man began choking on his steak. He put his hand
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MDU Resources Group, Inc. announced that Priti Patel, vice president and chief transmission officer at Great River Energy, has been elected to its board of directors following nomination by the board and approval by shareholders. Patel brings 28 years of experience in the energy industry, with a focus on electric transmission systems, infrastructure planning and
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Great River Energy was recognized for achievements in communications and marketing by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) for its “Be the One” safety campaign, which focuses on speaking up for safety and using stop work authority. Great River Energy received the Silver Award in the Best Strategic Communications Campaign category in NRECA’s Spotlight
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Dick Pursley, director of transmission services at Great River Energy, was recently presented with this year’s HERO Award from Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO). The annual HERO Award serves as a peer recognition program for individuals who set standards of excellence aligned with the principles of high-reliability organizations. MRO’s mission is to identify, prioritize and assure
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Great River Energy program recognizes team members who step up and apply their training when they see people in need A guiding principle among electric cooperatives is “concern for community.” Great River Energy encourages its employees to act as a second set of eyes and ears in their community and to render assistance when needed.
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Great River Energy’s company culture earns national recognition Great River Energy once again earned a “Great Place To Work” certification following the results of a recent employee survey. The award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Great River Energy. This year, 89% of employees said the cooperative is
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National Lineworker Appreciation Day recognizes the essential workers who maintain the electric grid You probably don’t think about them until your power goes out, but electric lineworkers protect homes and communities 24 hours a day. Like other first responders who keep people safe, lineworkers endure all kinds of weather and challenging conditions. Great River Energy
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Women in leadership ‘Inspire Inclusion’ during industry event hosted by Great River Energy Approximately 200 people attended a Women Empowered in Energy event hosted by Great River Energy at the cooperative’s Maple Grove location on Friday, March 8. The event was an International Women’s Day celebration themed “Inspire Inclusion.” Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan provided
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