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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

by Abby Berry, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)

Did you know the average household with internet access owns about 17 connected devices?

That figure…

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Courtesy: Molly Christian, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)

Misleading claims of no electric bill. False promises of free solar panels or tax rebate checks.…

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SWCE parking lot asphalt 2024

M&W Blacktopping of Faribault completed paving of the Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric member parking lot Thursday afternoon, July 18. Steele-Waseca members and employees were required to…

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5 Tips for a Safe Harvest

by Anne Prince, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)

Modern farming often relies on data and equipment with GPS and auto-guidance systems.

However, even…

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If you have a dual fuel heating system, also known as an off-peak system, now is the time to be sure your off-peak controls are functioning, and your backup system is prepared. Your fuel supply…

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216B.097 Cold Weather Rule; Cooperative or Municipal Utility

Subdivision 1. Application; notice to residential customer. (a) A municipal utility or a cooperative…

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Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric Field Technician Gabe Roetman volunteered his services to help with the reconstruction of electric service in Jamaica.

Roetman agreed to volunteer for…

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October is National Co-op Month

by General Manager Syd Briggs

Communities come in all shapes and sizes.

Some are based on geographical proximity, some are based on shared interests or hobbies, and some…

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Ways you can use electricity

by General Manager Syd Briggs

Electricity provides benefits we often take for granted.

It goes well beyond short-term satisfaction by allowing us to charge devices and have…

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How electricity gets to you

by Maura Giles, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)

Electricity plays an essential role in everyday life.

It powers our homes, offices, hospitals and…

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by Jenny Glumack, Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) director of government affairs

The 2024 legislative session adjourned in complete chaos at midnight on Sunday, May 19…

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