Lake Region Electric Cooperative would like to express their gratitude to outgoing District 4 Director, Lee Mindemann, for his guidance and oversight while serving as a member of the LREC Board of Directors. Mindemann, elected to represent District 4 members as Director in 2024, submitted his resignation at the January 2026 Board meeting. As Director,…
The Lake Region Electric Cooperative Board of Directors regrets to announce the resignation of our District 4 Director, Lee Mindemann, effective Jan. 29, 2026. The Board has begun the process of filling this vacancy for the remainder of the term ending April 2027 and has opened the application process to qualified members currently residing in…
As Winter Storm Fern swept across the United States, bringing bitter cold, ice, and heavy snow, The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) again notified utilities that energy conservation was necessary due to the severe weather and high demand. Although the grid was able to manage the additional load, increased natural gas usage pushed fuel prices…
Three 2-man crews consisting of LREC linemen from both Pelican Rapids and Ottertail offices will be leaving MN and traveling to Virginia (VA) in advance of severe weather expected in that region. Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) Director of Safety Services Anthony Lenz received VA-based Rappahannock Electric Cooperativeโs call for mutual aid Thursday morning, Jan….
Beginning this week, a small number of residential electric service members will receive a postcard from LREC CEO Joel Janorschke on behalf of Great River Energy (GRE), our wholesale power provider, requesting participation in their 2026 Membership Energy Use Survey. Survey results will be used to help GRE better understand energy needs across similar households…
From October through April 30, 2026, eligible LREC members can request protection from service disconnection due to non-payment during winter months via the MN Cold Weather Rule (CWR). To be considered eligible, residential homeowners or renters must: Additional CWR details and instruction on how to complete/submit the required ITP form, as well as information on…
All it takes is a trip to the grocery store to see that costs are continuing their steady rise upward. Here at Lake Region, we recognize that inflation is a challenge for our members; we want to do our part to make sure we are providing you with the reliable energy you require at an…
Attention shutterbugs! We’re bringing back our LREC 12-month calendar for 2026 and are calling on members, directors and employees to help provide one-of-a-kind images that capture the landscape, weather and wildlife from around the Lake Region service area. Each month will feature a photo selected by LREC staff that best represents the beauty and experience…
Note: Original article edited Monday, Sept. 15. Beginning Friday, Sept. 12, a contracted Exacter technician will be in multiple areas to assist LREC in the continuous maintenance of overhead lines including ๐๐๐ซ๐ค๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ข๐, ๐๐๐ง๐ญ, ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ก, ๐๐๐ค๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐๐, ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐ง, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ . The technician will be scanning lines/poles using a handheld device to identify the source of…
Beginning Tuesday, June 11, STAR Energy Services will conduct their inspection of underground transformers and cabinets in ๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ค๐ ๐ญ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ. Crews will be working in 2-man teams over the next two weeks and can be identified by their white pick-up with the STAR logo. ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ฌ๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ๐: Members in these townships will receive an…