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NEW OPERATIONS CENTER AND HEADQUARTERS FACILITY

Stearns Electric Association is constructing a new operations center and headquarters facility in Melrose, directly to the west of the current office on land already owned by the Cooperative. The new operations center will provide the space necessary to support the Cooperative’s growing operations efficiently and effectively. This page is dedicated to sharing more about this ongoing project.

New facility openED to the public on August 19, 2025! 

  • Board Approves Operations Center and Headquarters Facility

    On April 2, 2024 the Stearns Electric Board of Directors unanimously approved the construction of a new Operations Center and Headquarters Facility in Melrose.

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    Learn more about the project through these frequently asked questions.

  • Project Timeline

    Learn more about the new operations center and headquarters facility project timeline.

  • Facility Communication

    Stay up-to-date on past communication about the new operations center and headquarters facility.

  • Facility Photos

    View progress photos of the construction process.

  • Live Stream Video of Worksite

    Enjoy a live stream of the project worksite.

  • Open House - October 1, 2025

    We celebrated the Open House of our Operations Center and Headquarters Facility on October 1, 2025!

  • Lease Info - 900 Kraft Drive SE

    View the listing of 900 Kraft Drive SE, Melrose on the SVN/GC Real Estate website.

  • The new Operations Center and Headquarters Facility is 89,000 total square feet, including 61,700 feet in operations-focused space such as a mechanic shop, warehouse, transformer storage, specialized equipment storage and lineworker workspaces.

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