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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
At Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative, our mission has always been clear: to serve our members with safe, reliable, and affordable electricity. But just as important as powering your homes and businesses is listening—really listening—to the people who own this cooperative. That’s why I’m inviting you to join me this summer for a series of informal member […]
Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative held its Annual Meeting of the Members on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, at the Maslowski Wellness & Research Center in Wadena. The meeting began at 5:30 p.m. and welcomed 251 members and their families who gathered to celebrate the cooperative’s 85th anniversary. Throughout the evening, members had several opportunities to engage and […]
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, 2025- July 31, 2025. ASHPs qualify for off-peak rates but enrollment in these programs are not required […]
Eighty-five years ago, a group of forward-thinking individuals came together with a shared vision—to bring electricity to rural communities that were otherwise left in the dark. It was a bold and ambitious goal, but through hard work, determination, and the spirit of cooperation, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative was born. Today, we proudly celebrate 85 years of […]
Have a question for the Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative Board or the CEO? Please submit your question in the form below before 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025. Questions will be addressed during the Annual Meeting or in future issues of the Pine to Prairie Newsletter and on our website. […]
