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Industry Generosity Ignites New Electric Vehicle Service Course at Ridgewater

Spicer, Minnesota (January 26, 2024) – As demand grows for electric vehicles (EV) across Minnesota and the entire country, the importance of having a trained workforce of electric vehicle service technicians also increases. Thanks to industry funding of more than...

Lakeside Quilters of Tamarack wins Touchstone Energy® Community Award

Cohasset, Minn. – Lake Country Power selected the Lakeside Quilters of Tamarack, Minn., as the winner of its annual Touchstone Energy® Community Award. The co-op chose this organization to recognize a group of 14 individuals who volunteer their time to make quality...

What can we expect from the legislature in 2024?

The 2024 legislative session starts on February 12. With a two-year budget enacted last session, no bills need to be passed this year to keep the state government operating. However, there is a projected budget surplus of $2.4 billion, which will be used by Governor...