With the shift into Spring, it is a good time to reflect on the approach the Cooperative takes to vegetation management and why it is such an important part of what we do at Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC). The warmer temperatures are allowing us to expand our Vegetation Management (VM) plan of cutting, trimming,…
The Lake Region Electric Cooperative Board of Directors appointed Jeff Hildebrandt Director of District 4 following the selection process conducted by a quorum of Board members in April. The appointment fills the vacancy left by previous Director Lee Mindemann’s resignation in January 2026. Hildebrandt received degrees with honors in both Machine Tool Technology and Career…
Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s 89th Annual Meeting is set to take place tomorrow, April 30th. Complete details, including venue locations, presentation agenda and registration form to access our livestream viewing option can be found by visiting the event page on our website. For additional assistance, please contact our Member Services team at 800-552-7658. We look…
I hope you’ll join us on April 30th for Lake Region Electric Cooperative’s 89th Annual Meeting. As a member-owner, this is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the financial and operational condition of your cooperative, along with connecting with board members, employees, and fellow members. Below you’ll find everything you need to know—meeting locations,…
This month, I want to draw your attention to the cooperative’s 2025 Operating Summary, which you’ll find below this article. This summary gives a quick look at LREC’s assets, liabilities, and other financial details — basically, how we’re doing as a cooperative. It also shows our total margins for the year. When we talk about…
Over 150+ combined members from Districts 2, 5, and 8 joined CEO Joel Janorschke and staff to take part in determining future LREC District Directors during our annual District Meetings, held this year over two days on Jan. 15 and 16, 2026. Attended both in person at Detroit Lakes, Frazee, and Battle Lake locations and virtually…
Providing our members with safe, reliable, and affordable electricity is the mission that guides all we do at Lake Region Electric Cooperative. To make sure your cooperative is well-positioned for the future and to continue providing you with the reliable energy that powers your homes and businesses, we’ve determined a rate adjustment will be necessary…
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…