While spring can still be a bit chilly in Minnesota, we are thankful to have left behind the coldest days of winter. This February, in particular, brought a long stretch of sub-zero weather that challenged our nation’s electric system. As parts of the United States struggled to maintain electric service during the historic cold snap, […]
Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) Bylaws are the rules by which the Cooperative is operated. The Bylaws and all amendments are adopted and approved by members at TWEC’s Annual Meeting. At various times, the membership has voted to amend the Bylaws to keep up with changes the Cooperative is experiencing. You may remember the last Bylaw […]
Cooperatives are democratic entities, owned by those they serve and governed by elected representatives. In order to underscore this important cooperative principle, we offer multiple ways to cast your vote. Vote by MailElection ballots are scheduled to be mailed to all Todd-Wadena members March 15th. The ballots will look like the sample to the right. […]
When asked to associate an image or a person with Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative, many people would picture a lineworker. Some of the most visible employees of the co-op, lineworkers work tirelessly to ensure our community receives uninterrupted power 24/7. “Lineworker” is listed as one of the top 10 most dangerous jobs in the U.S. This […]
Tom Brichacek Tom and his wife Aimee, live in rural Staples with their two daughters—Abby and Lily. They will be married for 20 years on April 21st, the day after the Annual Meeting. Tom was born in Moran township and attended school in Staples. He attended Alexandria Technical College, receiving a degree in Marketing and […]
You will please take notice that a regular meeting of the members of Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative will be held at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 20th, 2021. The meeting will be held virtually, at which time and place the following matters will come before the meeting for consideration: Presentation and consideration of reports of officers and […]
As Minnesota relies more on renewable forms of energy such as wind and solar, some members are wondering: Will my power stay reliable? “Our members depend on electricity around the clock, which is why we need access to diverse power sources at all times,” said Dan Carlisle, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative President/CEO & General Counsel. Todd-Wadena […]
As a member of Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative, each of you has a significant role to play in helping direct the future of the cooperative. One of the many ways our members can get involved in the cooperative is by participating in the democratic process of electing our board of directors. TWEC’s board is made up […]
Are you interested in learning more about what’s going on at Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative? Do you have any questions or topics you’d like to discuss? Dan Carlisle, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative’s CEO, invites members to join him for a “Coffee With the CEO” event on Tuesday, March 9th. The casual coffee hour is planned from 6:30-7:30 […]
Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution. It is “alternative” in the sense that an arbitrator, rather than the court system, will hear the evidence and decide the outcome of a case. Many modern contracts require the parties to the contract to agree to resolve any disputes by using the arbitration process. In Minnesota, […]
