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From our Co-op to the Ballot Box
September 19, 2026
Electric cooperatives were built on a simple idea: the people served by the co-op should have a say in how…
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Cooperative Board Members Celebrate Achievements
May 4, 2026
Greg Blaine Achieves National CredentialGreg Blaine, Stearns Electric Association Board of Director, earned the Board Leadership Certificate from the National…
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Directors Elected; Rate Increase Announced at Annual Meeting
April 14, 2026
Over 210 member-consumers of Stearns Electric Association gathered for the 89th Annual Meeting of the Cooperative on Thursday, April 9…
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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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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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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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We Work For You – Board of Directors
February 2025
At Stearns Electric Association, our mission is member focused. Our Board of Directors takes pride in representing you, the members, and…
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October is Co-op Month
October 14, 2024
Every October, cooperatives across the country celebrate National Co-op Month – a time to recognize and bring awareness to the…
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CEO’s Message – May 2024
Co-op Board of Directors Advocates for Members’ Best Interests at Minnesota State Legislature
Legislative affairs are a crucial part of the cooperative business…