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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 – February 2026
Minnesota Legislative Priorities 2026
At the time of this issue, the 2026 Minnesota legislature is officially in session. Stearns Electric, in partnership with… -
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Reliable Energy on the Coldest Days: We are Prepared for Extreme Weather
January 22, 2026
Temperatures will plummet throughout the day today, bringing extreme cold temperatures that are expected to last throughout the weekend.
We all…
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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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CEO’s Message – January 2026
What Our Cost-of-Service Study Means for Members
Like the businesses and families we serve, Stearns Electric continues to face rising costs and inflationary… -
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CEO’s Message – December 2025
Managing Rising Costs
Over the last few months, Stearns Electric employees, guided by the Cooperative’s strategic plan, developed initiatives and a preliminary budget… -
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We Work for You – E&O: Purchasing, Maintenance and Right-of-Way
November 2025
At Stearns Electric Association, our mission is member focused. In everything we do, a team of dedicated employees works behind the…
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We Work for You – Engineering & Operations Support
October 2025
At Stearns Electric Association, our mission is member focused. In everything we do, a team of dedicated employees works behind the…
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The Minnesota Cold Weather Rule is in Effect
October 8, 2025
The Minnesota Cold Weather Rule, under statute (216B.097), protects residential utility customers during the cold winter months. Under this rule,…