By Marie Katterhagen, Director Safety is the foundation of everything we do in the electrical industry, and it is no different at Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative. Safety is not simply the absence of accidents; it is the active presence of awareness, preparation, and a shared commitment to doing things the right way every time. Delivering electricity […]
WADENA, Minn. — Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative (TWEC) welcomed 238 members and guests to its 2026 Annual Meeting on April 16, highlighting a year of strong performance, infrastructure investment, and continued member engagement. Prior to the business meeting, approximately 70 members participated in the interactive Transmission Trail, where they learned about Operation Round Up®, Great River […]
As we gather with family and friends during this season of Thanksgiving, we are reminded of the blessings we share and the importance of caring for one another. We are proud to announce that our power supplier, Great River Energy, has generously donated $250,000 statewide to food shelves and locally $4,300 to the Wadena Food […]
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 […]
In October, you will notice a new and improved electric bill. This new layout features average daily use by kWh and cost. Also, our interactive voice response (IVR) line that allows members to pay their bill over the phone is getting a new number. Members will need to dial (844) 971-1080 (and have their account […]
Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative’s commitment to the communities we serve goes beyond providing reliable energy. We believe in the power of economic development as a cornerstone of a thriving community. That’s why we are proud to partner with key organizations that drive growth and prosperity in our region. Two such organizations, The Economic Alliance of Wadena […]
Todd-Wadena Electric Cooperative’s Community Trust Board met in early June to review the latest Operation Round Up applications. Of the 13 applications submitted, nine organizations received funding totaling $13,503.49. Organization Project Amount City of Bluffton Park Fund $1,800.00 Menahga Police Squad Car Computers $5,000.00 Sebeka “Little Trojans” Preschool Playground for Courtyard $1,800.00 United Way of […]
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 […]
63 million pennies. That’s how much TWEC’s Community Trust has given back to local community organizations since 2002 in Operation Round Up grants. Each month, Todd-Wadena “rounds up” the electric bills of participating members to the next highest dollar. One month, it may be one penny, and the next month, 99 pennies. The average annual […]
Giving back to the community we serve is a core cooperative principal. 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 June and awarded eight Operation Round Up grants to local organizations, totaling […]
