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North Dakota is suing Minnesota over restrictions that could affect North Dakotas electric power sales. Minnesotas Next Generation Energy Act has direct and serious consequences for North Dakota, Nor...
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Last night after we got home, after a very stressful evening, the lights went out. Just like that no warning..no hint of a flicker..just blackness. Far Guy was in the bathroom..I felt my way over to t...
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Is your TV or computer sucking up too much energy?

Televisions, DVD players, and computers are common household devices that can use a lot of electricity, even when turned off.

May 16, 2013

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Electricity, spring thaw don't mix, warns power company

Even though this spring’s thaw has been slow in coming, Otter Tail Power Company reminds its customers and neighbors that electricity and water don’t mix.

April 22, 2013

Runestone electric reports $68 million in assets

During the business meeting, board president Audrey Hjelle and CEO Rick Banke gave reports on the activities and financial condition of the cooperative, as well as the new headquarters building and rates. The cooperative reported assets of $68 million with more than 13,700 accounts at the end of 2012.

March 29, 2013

Smaller rate increases recommended for Xcel Energy

The Minnesota Department of Commerce Division of Energy Resources (DER) recommended the reduction of more than $191 million of the $285 million rate increase proposed by Xcel Energy for electric service in 2013, a reduction of 67 percent overall.

March 08, 2013

Operation Round Up awards 1,195 grants

Runestone Electric Association’s Operation Round Up has distributed more than $624,000 in 1,195 grants to community-minded groups and organizations since its inception in 2003.

January 16, 2013

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Minnesota attorney general wants to end utilities' automatic temporary rate hikes

Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson renewed her call from three years ago for legislation that would end automatic interim rate hikes by public utilities, putting Minnesota in line with about 18 other states.

December 31, 2012

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Otter Tail Power Company crews return from East Coast

Seventeen Otter Tail Power Company linemen, service representatives and mechanics returned from Huntington, New York, in three digger derricks, four bucket trucks, a mechanic repair truck and two pickups. They assisted National Grid, the service provider for Long Island Power Authority, with disaster recovery in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, joining more than 60,000 electrical workers in the effort.

November 20, 2012

Electrifying Minnesota On exhibit at Runestone Museum

Electrifying Minnesota On exhibit at Runestone Museum In today's world, many people don't think a thing of flicking a switch and having the room instantly lit up. But imagine what it was like for those who experienced electricity in their homes for the very first time.

By Tara Bitzan , September 28, 2012

Power goes out in Alexandria for half-hour

Alexandria Light and Power (ALP) experienced a major power outage in the south and west portions of its service area today.

June 05, 2012

Otter Tail Power offers tips for keeping ahead of a storm

To help its customers and neighbors prepare for severe summer weather, Otter Tail Power Company has storm readiness information posted on its web site, www.otpco.com.

June 02, 2012

Know when to evacuate during severe weather

CenterPoint Energy would like to remind the public of important natural gas safety tips to follow when there is severe weather.

May 28, 2012

Crews continue to restore power across REA’s system

Power has been restored to most of the 3,000 Runestone Electric Association members who lost power following the wind storm that plowed through Douglas, Grant, Stevens, and Pope County Monday.

By Staff Report , August 04, 2011

Minnesota Department of Commerce recommends significantly smaller rate increases for Xcel Energy

The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Office of Energy Security (OES) this week recommended reducing Xcel Energy’s proposed rate increase for electric service in 2011 by more than $93 million, or 62 percent of the request.

By Staff Report , April 09, 2011

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Agency that helps provide power to Alexandria to issue $141 million in bonds

The Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (WMMPA) will close December 2 on a $141-million power supply revenue bond issue.

By Staff Report , November 29, 2010

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New transmission agreement expected to save city millions

A new agreement between Alexandria Light and Power (ALP) and its electricity provider, Missouri River Energy Services (MRES), is good news.

October 08, 2010

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