Community Involvement
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By the Members. For the Members. Powered by Purpose.
February 25, 2026
Local farmers founded Stearns Electric Association in 1937 in order to bring electricity to farms in rural Stearns County. Since…
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The Power of Learning: Energy Education for Local Students
February 20, 2026
Stearns Electric Association prioritizes safety for our employees, our members and our communities. As part of the Co-op’s commitment to… -
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Rooted in Community. Powered by Purpose.
January 28, 2026
Stearns Electric’s Operation Round Up® program connects the Cooperative to local communities. By simply rounding up their monthly electric bill…
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Are You Ready to Make Your Mark?
December 10, 2025
Applications Available for 2026 Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.
Every generation leaves behind a legacy, footprints that shape the future. The… -
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“Concern for Community” Lived Out by Stearns Electric Employee Volunteers
November 10, 2025
Cooperatives are guided by seven cooperative principles, and one principle that Stearns Electric Association and our employees live out all…
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Employees Live Out the Co-op’s Principle: Concern for Community
August 26, 2025
In June, Stearns Electric’s “My Co-op Cares” program kicked off its seventh year of volunteering with various organizations throughout our…
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Operation Round Up® Distributes $78,400 to 100 Organizations; Adds Trust Board Members
April 15, 2025
Stearns Electric’s Operation Round Up® Program contributed $78,400 to 100 area organizations in March. Through the Operation Round Up® program,…
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We Work For You – Administrative Services
March 2025
At Stearns Electric Association, our mission is member focused. In everything we do, a team of dedicated employees is behind the…
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Arlyn Lawrenz Retires from Cooperative’s Board
March 14, 2025
After 18 years of service on the Stearns Electric Association Board of Directors, Arlyn Lawrenz attended his last Board meeting…