Kristine Spadgenske, Board Member of Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) Board of Directors, recently received the Credentialed Cooperative Director certificate from the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). An ever-changing business environment has imposed new demands on electric cooperative directors—requiring increased knowledge of changes in the electric utility business, new governance skills, and a solid knowledge […]
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Key Approvals Advance Great River Energy Portfolio Transition // CEO Column February 2022
Last year, Great River Energy (GRE) announced its plans, along with member-owners and stakeholders, to close Coal Creek Station. As many of you know, plans have evolved in many ways since that first decision was made. Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors and staff are committed to working with GRE to achieve the best outcome […]
2022 Annual Meeting is April 19th
Save the date for our 2022 Annual Meeting! The meeting will be Tuesday, April 19th, 2022 at the Maslowski Wellness & Research Center in Wadena, MN. Bring the entire family! Children will be able to enjoy free swimming before and during the business meeting. A meal will follow the business meeting. SCHEDULE 3:30 p.m. Registration Opens […]
Director Candidates Selected
The 2022 Nominating Committee met on January 20th to select candidates for the 2022 director elections. Two seats on the Todd-Wadena Board of Directors will expire at the Annual Meeting on April 19th, 2022. The Committee nominated Marie Katterhagen and Mike Thorson (incumbents), as well as Judy Richer, Staci Stoerzinger*, and John Wolak*. Next month’s […]
Affordable Electricity Powers Quality of Life // CEO Column January 2022
Most of us use electricity, either directly or indirectly, at almost all times. Because electricity is so abundant and available with the simple flip of a switch, it’s easy to take it for granted. According to the Energy Information Agency (EIA), the typical U.S. household now uses more air conditioning, appliances, and consumer electronics than […]
Youth Tour 2022
Our Washington D.C. trip is back on for 2022! The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association and Minnesota Rural Electric Association plan to welcome cooperative-sponsored students to the nation’s capital city this June for an all-expenses-paid week of leadership and educational training, historical perspectives, tours of city sites, and experiences in the heart of the federal […]
2022 Scholarships
Graduating High School Senior Scholarship Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative will award up to four $1,000 Scholarships to 2022 graduating high school seniors for their first year (freshman) as a college student. Power Up Adult Scholarship Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative will award up to two $1,000 Power Up Adult Scholarships to adult students headed to college for the […]
Caring for Our Community // CEO Column December 2021
As the year comes to a close and the holiday season is here, Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) wants to take this opportunity to let you, our members, know how much we appreciate you. All of the TWEC employees and Board of Directors wish you and your family warm wishes this holiday season and a happy […]
Look for Your Capital Credits
Members who were active (had patronage) in 2006 and 2007 are receiving $741,666 of capital credits from TWEC. Members who were active during 1988-1990 are receiving $262,500 in retirements from Great River Energy, our wholesale energy provider. The capital credit retirements will appear as a credit on active members’ December billing statements. […]
Holiday Open House
We will have coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies, along with office tours (1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.) on Thursday, December 16th! We are also holding a food drive, so if you can, please bring along a non-perishable food item to donate to members in need. Holiday Hours Our office will be closed on Friday, December […]