Where’s Willie Wiredhand- Website Search Willie Wiredhand—our longtime cooperative mascot—has been exploring our website, learning all about the programs, people, and principles that make electric cooperatives unique. Each week in October, we’ll share clues to help you track him down. Follow the hints, explore your co-op’s website and see if you can discover where Willie […]
October is Co‑op Month — and We’re Celebrating YOU! Every October, cooperatives across the country take time to celebrate what makes co‑ops special — our members. As a member‑owned electric cooperative, TWEC isn’t just your utility provider. You’re not a customer… you’re an owner, a voice, and a partner in powering our communities. A Quick […]
At Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC), reliability and safety go hand in hand. Much of our work happens behind the scenes, maintaining equipment, clearing right-of-way, inspecting our system, and planning for risks before they become problems. One important example is TWEC’s Wildfire Mitigation Policy. Todd-Wadena was the first electric cooperative in Minnesota to formally adopt a […]
Todd‑Wadena Electric Cooperative hosted its Meet the Candidates Forum on Thursday, August 27 at the Wadena Memorial Auditorium. All state and federal candidates were invited to participate. The evening began with a short social at 5:30 p.m., giving candidates an opportunity to meet and converse with constituents before the forum started promptly at 6:00 p.m. […]
One of the questions we often hear about TWEC’s generation is: “Why doesn’t Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative just generate its own electricity?” It’s a fair question and the answer comes down to size, cost, and reliability. Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative is a distribution cooperative. Our job is to deliver electricity safely and reliably to over 12,500 meters […]
By Griffin Rasmussen Earlier this summer, Griffin represented Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative on the 2026 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour in Washington, D.C. As I reflect on my experience as the Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative delegate at the 2026 National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Youth Tour, I clearly understand why my parents encouraged me to apply. The youth […]
Recent storms across our service territory served as a reminder of how quickly severe weather can impact our communities. While our crews work diligently to restore power as safely and quickly as possible, some of the greatest dangers exist after the storm has passed. The photos accompanying this article show just a few examples of […]
Beginning in June, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) will begin a large-scale project to replace demand response units (DRUs) associated with several of our load management programs. Members may see TWEC meter technicians Mike and Bob working throughout our service territory, or a contracted Bergstrom Electric electrician. The contracted crews will be driving Bergstrom Electric vans […]
Bergstrom Electric and TWEC are Out in the Field: DRU Upgrades Underway Members enrolled in one or more load management programs from Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative may see Bergstrom Electric and/or TWEC technicians working on their property over the coming months. We are partnering with Bergstrom Electric to replace our aging load control devices with new […]
Thank You for Making Your Voice Heard On behalf of the Board of Directors and our entire team, I want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who attended and participated in our Annual Meeting. Your presence, and more importantly, your participation, reflects the strength of what makes the cooperative model so unique. One […]
