The 2026 Minnesota legislative session runs February 17th through May 18th. With the state’s biennial budget already passed in 2025, lawmakers are expected to focus primarily on policy issues and a capital investment bill that funds public infrastructure projects. This session also comes during an election year, with all 201 legislative seats and Minnesota’s constitutional […]
When you become a member of Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative, you’re not just signing up for electric service, you’re becoming part of a cooperative built on shared responsibility. One of those shared responsibilities is maintaining safe and reliable power through effective vegetation management. Trees and power lines don’t mix well. In fact, trees are one of […]
Reliable electricity doesn’t happen by accident. It takes coordination across an entire system — from where power is generated, to how it moves across the region, to the final delivery to your home or business. I want to take a moment to explain how that system works and, just as importantly, highlight the critical role […]
As we close out 2025 and look ahead to a new year, our focus turns toward the future of the cooperative. At Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative, planning ahead is essential for ensuring we continue providing safe, reliable, and affordable service to our members. The energy industry is changing rapidly, and the expectations of our communities continue […]
As the season of gratitude arrives, I want to take a moment to reflect on what makes Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative truly special—you, our members. Your trust, involvement, and willingness to engage with us are what turn this cooperative from a utility into a community. This year, we’ve been especially grateful for the voices of our […]
Artificial Intelligence, or “AI”, is making headlines in the news and seems like a new concept to many; however, AI has been incorporated into our everyday lives and workplaces for years. When you search online, you’ve probably started to see targeted ads that reflect your interests on your social media. Or perhaps you use Alexa […]
Each month, our board reviews financial reports that track the cooperative’s performance against our budget. If you’ve ever looked at the board minutes and wondered what terms like “kWh sales,” “energy revenue,” “purchased power expense,” “TIER,” or “equity” mean, here’s a breakdown. Monthly Budget for kWh SalesWe budget the number of kilowatt-hours (kWh) we expect […]
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 […]
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 […]
