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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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CEO’s Message – October 2025
The Cooperative Difference
October is National Cooperative Month, a time to recognize what makes cooperatives unique. Unlike other electric utility providers, cooperatives are… -
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October is National Co-op Month
September 30, 2025
In October, electric cooperatives across the country take time to celebrate National Co-op Month and reflect on the unique advantages…
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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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One New Director, Two Incumbent Directors Elected to Stearns Electric Association Board of Directors
April 4, 2025
Stearns Electric Association hosted its 88th Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Melrose Area High School Auditorium….
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CEO’s Message – March 2025
How Stearns Electric Compares to Other Electric Cooperatives
Stearns Electric Association is one of hundreds of rural electric distribution cooperatives in the United… -
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Concern for Community Lived Out Through My Co-op Cares Program
November 22, 2024
At Stearns Electric Association, making a positive impact on our local communities isn’t just a priority – it’s a core…
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CEO’s Message – November 2024
Stearns Electric Returns $2.2 Million in Capital Credit Patronage in 2024
As a non-profit electric cooperative, Stearns Electric is jointly owned by its… -
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Two Linemen, Two Weeks, Two States, Two Hurricanes
November 15, 2024
Stearns Electric’s Response to Hurricane Relief Request
The mutual aid call came in around 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1. At…






