As we approach the end of summer and head toward Labor Day, I want to thank those members who attended our MN Twins Baseball Clinic and extend an invitation to a couple of events taking place in August. Hosted by Frazee Public Schools in late June, the Baseball Clinic gave boys and girls from LREC’s…
I’d like to provide some information on how we determined this year’s capital credit allocation, which can be found at the top of this month’s statement. Capital credits are determined by the margin (revenue remaining after expenses) the cooperative has at the end of the year. This amount is then allocated to members based on…
LREC will observe adjusted summer business hours next week. From Monday, June 29 through Thursday, July 2, our office will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. LREC will be closed on Friday in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Independence Day!
Beginning Monday, June 15, EXO — a company specializing in nondestructive pole testing — will be working within LREC’s service territory to conduct annual pole inspections. This work will continue throughout the remainder of the year until completed. Crews will be working to complete the testing in the following townships: Members who live in or…
Last month, Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) closed the books on another successful event following the conclusion of our 89th Annual Meeting on April 30th. I would like to thank the over 1,000 members, both in-person and via our online livestream option, who joined our board directors and staff. Thank you for your continued engagement. …
Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) will be implementing new summer business hours effective June 1 and extending through Sept. 4, 2026. This change will help LREC to better serve our members while improving the efficiency of our operations by: Beginning June 1, hours of business at the Pelican Rapids headquarters will be as follows: The…
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,…