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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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Powered By Purpose
January 21, 2026
At Stearns Electric, our work is about more than keeping the lights on. It’s about the people we serve, the…
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The Season of Giving
November 14, 2025
As the holiday season approaches and the air turns crisp, we’re reminded that this truly is the season of giving….
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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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Hot Off the Griddle
August 22, 2025
A Morning of Pancakes, Smiles and Appreciation for the Members Who Power Our Cooperative
Thank you to our members who joined… -
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New Operations Center and Headquarters Opens Aug. 19
August 8, 2025
Stearns Electric Association is proud to announce the opening of its new operations center and headquarters in Melrose on Tuesday,…
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Safety for Life: Move Over for Roadside Crews
April 24, 2025
At Stearns Electric, we value safety for all – our member-consumers, the community and our employees. But we need your…