Live Streams in partnership with WCTA

Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative in partnership with West Central Telephone Association have installed cameras at the Dower Lake Pier (Staples) and Wahoo Valley (North of Staples). You can access these cameras to view the scenic beauty of our local areas through the YouTube live streams below. […]

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2024 Youth Tour Recap

By Heidi Zimmerman Now that I’m back home after nearly a week in our nation’s capital, I get the expected and inevitable questions. I have the same universal answer for each of these questions: I would go back a million times over, and in a heartbeat. This trip was full of many first-time experiences for […]

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AI & Democratic Elections // July 2024 CEO Column

In an era of rapid technological advancement, we are witnessing significant transformations in how we access information and engage with civic processes. One such innovation is the widespread use of chatbots and AI-driven assistants. While these tools offer convenience and efficiency, they also pose significant risks, particularly when it comes to civic processes and elections. […]

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Area Organizations Receive Grants

Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative’s Community Trust Board met in early June to review the latest Operation Round Up applications. Of the 13 applications submitted, nine organizations received funding totaling $13,503.49. Organization Project Amount City of Bluffton Park Fund $1,800.00 Menahga Police Squad Car Computers $5,000.00 Sebeka “Little Trojans” Preschool Playground for Courtyard $1,800.00 United Way of […]

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Summer Reliability // CEO Column June 2024

As temperatures begin to increase across Minnesota, leading to an uptick in demand for electricity to cool homes and businesses, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative is working hard to ensure our members have the reliable power you’ve come to expect.  To ensure power is available when our members need it, we work closely with our wholesale power […]

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Stay Cool this Summer with an ASHP!

We’ve pumped up our air source heat pump (ASHP) rebates so you can stay cool all summer long! For a limited time, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative is offering a promotion on ASHP rebates. The ASHP Promotion runs May 1, 2024- July 31, 2024. ASHPs qualify for off-peak rates but enrollment in these programs are not required […]

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New ASHP Rate

ASHPs are an incredibly efficient source of heating and cooling. In addtition, they can be enrolled in our dual fuel rate which is less than half the cost of the general service rate. Heating with a cold climate ASHP can heat your home throughout most of the cold months in Minnesota (a backup heating system […]

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Electric Safety Month // CEO Column May 2024

Electricity powers our modern world, fueling everything from our homes and businesses to our essential infrastructure. While it brings countless benefits, electricity also poses inherent risks if not handled safely. Electric cooperatives are proactive regarding electrical safety— prioritizing education, prevention, and responsive action to protect lives and livelihoods, not just during safety month but all […]

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Pole Testing // Sebeka & Menahga Areas

STAR Energy Services will be conducting pole testing inspections for the next 6-8 weeks in the Sebeka and Menahga areas. You may see a vehicle or side-by-side UTV during this time with a STAR Energy Services logo and a Line Inspection decal on it. Please be courteous to the crew as they ensure the safe […]

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