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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2024 Annual Meeting a Success

The annual meeting is a time where the members of Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative come together to announce the board election results, celebrate achievements, and listen to highlights on the state of the co-op from the Board Chair and CEO. Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) celebrated the 2024 Annual Meeting at the Maslowski Wellness & Research Center […]

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2024 Annual Meeting Press Release

Wadena, MN, April 22, 2024- With over 287 members and their guests in attendance, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) celebrated the 2024 Annual Meeting at Wadena’s Maslowski Wellness and Research Center on Tuesday, April 16th. In his chairman’s message, Mile Kuschel reflected on the 2023 legislative session and highlighted the topics that the co-op worked on […]

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Legislative Priorities // CEO Column April 2024

The energy industry is going through a period of transition where we are facing new challenges and opportunities each year. Recognizing this significant time in cooperative history, our statewide organization, Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) selected “Powering Tomorrow Together” as the theme for this year’s annual meeting. Wes Waller, MREA District 2 Board Chair opened […]

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Effective Governance in Electric Cooperatives // CEO Column March 2024

Electric cooperatives, rooted in the principles of member ownership and democratic control, play a crucial role in providing reliable and affordable electricity to millions of rural Americans. At the heart of these cooperatives’ operations lies governance—the framework through which decisions are made, policies are set, and accountability is ensured. Effective governance is essential for electric […]

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2024 Director Election Voting Options

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 Mail or Drop Box Election ballots are scheduled to be mailed to all Todd-Wadena members March 11th. The ballots will look like the […]

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Area Organizations Receive Grants

Giving back to the community is one of the seven Cooperative Principles. The Operation Round Up program from Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative is a great way for the co-op and its members to give back. Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative’s Community Trust Board met in early February and awarded six Operation Round Up grants to local non-profit organizations, […]

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2024 Legislative Expectations // CEO Column February 2024

Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) is dedicated to supporting our membership and representing your best interests when it comes to the politics affecting our local communities and industries. This is why we actively participate in, and pay attention to, legislative activities. The 2024 legislative session starts on February 12th. With a two-year budget enacted last session, […]

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The Christmas Ice Storm

Cooperation among cooperatives is one of the seven principles and one that Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) is proud of. When in need, we know we can call upon our sister co-ops for assistance and they can do the same. That’s just the cooperative way.  On December 28th, 2023, TWEC Operations Manager Tyler Fisher reached out […]

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