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Understanding Power Surges and Blinks
Have you ever noticed your lights blink during a blizzard, high winds, or thunderstorm? Or perhaps you’ve noticed a blinking microwave clock when you arrive home. When this happens, you’ve likely experienced a brief disruption to your electric service, which could result from a power surge or blink. While the symptoms of surges and blinks […]
Gratitude in Action // November 2025 CEO Column
As the season of gratitude arrives, I want to take a moment to reflect on what makes Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative truly special—you, our members. Your trust, involvement, and willingness to engage with us are what turn this cooperative from a utility into a community. This year, we’ve been especially grateful for the voices of our […]
AI Among Us
Artificial Intelligence, or “AI”, is making headlines in the news and seems like a new concept to many; however, AI has been incorporated into our everyday lives and workplaces for years. When you search online, you’ve probably started to see targeted ads that reflect your interests on your social media. Or perhaps you use Alexa […]
Understanding the Financial Board Meeting Minutes // September 2025 CFO Column
Each month, our board reviews financial reports that track the cooperative’s performance against our budget. If you’ve ever looked at the board minutes and wondered what terms like “kWh sales,” “energy revenue,” “purchased power expense,” “TIER,” or “equity” mean, here’s a breakdown. Monthly Budget for kWh SalesWe budget the number of kilowatt-hours (kWh) we expect […]
Members Gather for Co-op Strong Lunch and Pancake Supper
August was a busy month at Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative with two great events for our members. On August 1st, we teamed up with Lakes Community Cooperative and West Central for the 8th annual Co-op Strong drive-through lunch in Menahga. Members received a free meal in a tote bag. The event was a great reminder of […]
Watch Out This Harvest: Safety Starts in the Field // August 2025 CEO Column
As the days get shorter and the fields begin to turn golden, harvest season kicks into high gear across Todd and Wadena counties. For many of our members, this time of year means long hours in the field, operating heavy machinery, and pushing through fatigue to get the crop out before the weather turns. At […]
2025 Youth Tour Recap
By Iva Hinson I can’t believe I’ve already been to Washington, D.C. and back! It feels like yesterday when I received the call that I was chosen to attend this year’s Youth Tour. I was beyond excited and grateful for such an amazing opportunity. Going in, I was extremely nervous about everything; I didn’t know […]
The Cooperative Difference in Action: Capital Credits Allocated to Members // July 2025 CEO Column
At Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative, our mission is centered around serving you—our members—with safe, reliable, and affordable electricity. But what truly sets us apart from other utilities is our not-for-profit business model. When you receive electric service from Todd-Wadena, you’re not just a customer; you’re an owner. And one of the most visible ways that cooperative […]
Load Control Factors // June 2025 CEO Column
Members enrolled in one of Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative’s load management programs know that when extremely hot or extremely cold temperatures are in the forecast, it’s likely they will receive a notification of a scheduled control event. That’s because weather, particularly temperature, is the primary determinant for load control dispatch. Extreme weather events drive energy demand […]
