Are you a handy person and have experience in facilities management, custodial, or other relevant areas? If so, you should apply for our 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 & 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘯 position! This full-time position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, daily monitoring, and maintenance activities associated with the general upkeep, standard procedures, positive public image,…
$29,150 was awarded to 15 local organizations by Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s (LREC) Operation Round Up (ORU) program. ORU Board Trustees allocated funding during their quarterly meeting on April 8. Organizations receiving funds were: Since 2007, ORU has awarded $712,700 in donations to organizations across Lake Region’s service territory. Funding for ORU is made possible…
Celebrating 87 years of success and growth, Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) held its Annual Meeting on Thursday, April 18. The meeting was hosted at Life Church in Fergus Falls with satellite in-person meetings in Frazee and Parkers Prairie, along with an online livestream option. A record 1,316 people attended this year either in person…
Beginning Monday, April 15, Highway 59 through downtown Pelican Rapids will be closing due to construction. For members, customers, and those needing to reach LREC’s headquarters, you might be impacted and need to use an alternate route. However, MNDOT and the City of Pelican Rapids have been preparing for this and will be releasing updates…
Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s CEO Tim Thompson testified yesterday in support of co-op local control. Locally elected co-op board members know their neighbors and are in the best position to serve their needs. Great job Tim! Click the video to view Tim’s testimony. Photos were taken by Minnesota Rural Electric Association.
LREC is seeking a full-time machine operator. This position is responsible for operating and maintaining underground digging equipment and other related equipment. This position assists the horizontal directional drilling (HDD) crew in the installation of underground systems and utility bores. Qualifications for the position include: The application deadline is February 27, 2024. Apply online by visiting our careers page….
LREC is currently seeking applicants for the position of temporary lineworker. Five positions are available: four at our headquarters in Pelican Rapids and one in our Ottertail location. Responsibilities include assisting lineworkers in the construction, operation, and maintenance of distribution lines and substations. Applicants must have a diploma or degree from a recognized Electrical Line Worker…
*Update 1/17/24*Lake Region will be extending the controlling periods to tomorrow (Thursday) morning and evening. This is again due to widespread cold temperatures and high market pricing. This will only impact members on our load control programs. Lake Region will be controlling off-peak loads tonight (Monday), Tuesday morning and evening, and Wednesday evening. These control…
Fire departments, schools and food shelfs were among the organizations receiving funding Monday night during Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s (LREC) Operation Round Up (ORU) meeting. ORU Board Trustees were overjoyed to award $57,180 between 112 local organizations within LREC’s service territory. “Whenever a group of volunteer individuals can come together and make an impact like…