We’re hiring an executive communications assistant!

We’re hiring an executive communications assistant!

Lake Region Electric Cooperative has an opportunity for a full-time (30hrs or more, 5 days per week) executive communications assistant in our Pelican Rapids, MN office. This position is responsible for providing detailed, confidential, and deadline driven executive support to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors. Effectively captures the message and importance of the CEO’s voice in developing…

Underground Inspections

Underground Inspections

STAR Energy Services, LLC will be conducting underground inspections in the upcoming weeks in Dora township. You may see a vehicle or side-by-side UTV during this time with a STAR Energy Services logo and a “Line Inspection” decal on it. Please be courteous to the crew as they ensure the safe distribution of your electricity….

We’re hiring an electrical lineworker!

We’re hiring an electrical lineworker!

Lake Region Electric Cooperative has an opportunity for a journeyman or advanced apprentice lineworker in our Pelican Rapids, MN location. This position is responsible for performing the duties required in the construction, operation, and maintenance of structures, lines and equipment of the distribution and transmission facilities of the Cooperative in a safe, reliable manner. (Advanced apprentice lineworkers are responsible…

LREC Continues to Grow for You // CEO Column June 2024
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LREC Continues to Grow for You // CEO Column June 2024

The number of LREC active services continues to grow. As I write this column, LREC has 29,955 active services. Since we are approaching the 30,000 active services mark, I thought it would be interesting to find out the years LREC passed the 10,000 and 20,000 active service marks. In 1958, twenty-one years after LREC was…

Energy experts discuss reliability challenges and solutions at LREC Energy Forum

Energy experts discuss reliability challenges and solutions at LREC Energy Forum

“Our energy industry is going through rapid change and that’s one of the main reasons why we do things like these Energy Forums for our members,” Tim Thompson, CEO of Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC), said to a crowd of approximately 115 people at the cooperative’s third annual Energy Forum held at Thumper Pond Resort…

Pelican Rapids fourth graders enlightened by visit to LREC headquarters

Pelican Rapids fourth graders enlightened by visit to LREC headquarters

Laughter, endless questions and electricity-related stories filled Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) on May 17 when fourth graders from Pelican Rapids took a field trip to the cooperative. Students were delighted to get an inside look at how an electric utility works, while also learning about electrical safety, safety gear, bucket trucks and more. “Every…

Record Turnout for LREC’s 2024 Annual Meeting // May 2024 CEO Column
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Record Turnout for LREC’s 2024 Annual Meeting // May 2024 CEO Column

We had a great 87th annual meeting on April 18th, and once again we had in-person meetings in Fergus Falls, Frazee, and Parkers Prairie, together with a livestream option. A record 1,332 people attended our 2024 Annual Meeting! LREC members who were unable to attend the live meeting are encouraged to watch the annual meeting…

Earl Rydell Retires from LREC Board of Directors

Earl Rydell Retires from LREC Board of Directors

For the past 15 years, Earl Rydell has faithfully served Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) on its board of directors. With his retirement this spring, we would like to extend our appreciation for his many years of service and take some time to reflect on Rydell’s experience serving our membership. Rydell was elected to Lake…

We’re Hiring: Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician

We’re Hiring: Building & Grounds Maintenance Technician

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,…