Great afternoon NIECI! Phew! We made it through a long winter! The boats are rolling into and through town like crazy. I’m guessing many of us have neighbors back that we haven’t seen for a while. I’m getting geared up for our annual fishing trips. I don’t go out on opener, it’s a little too […]
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Happy Spring NIECI! At least I hope so by the time you read this. Yet again Mother Nature and Ol’ Man Winter are planning another visit. We are expecting another 6-12” here in Bigfork as I write this. I’m ready for open water season. I’m ready for our friends and neighbors to come back to […]
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Good afternoon, Looks like ol’ man winter got quite comfortable around North Itasca. We got a good shot of snow this past weekend, and we’re supposed to get another this week. I’m already dreaming of warmer weather. I want to hit the woods on the wheelers, lakes in the boat, and start complaining about the […]
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by Brad Dolinski, CEO Good day from snowy St. Paul! I am down at the Capitol this week to do my best with 44 MN electrical cooperatives to explain our concerns to our elected legislators. I’m going to be honest and share my opinions with you. I’m concerned. I’m concerned with the way decisions are […]
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by Brad Dolinski, CEO Good morning NIECI, 2023 is starting off with a bang! I recently spent the day down at the Capitol talking with our legislators about bills that have been introduced. Folks, I do not want to start a shouting match between neighbors and friends. I am going to do my best to […]
CEO Column // January 2023
Good morning NIECI, Mother Nature has handed us a winter wonderland! There will be no question we will have a white, snow-filled holiday season. Please be careful, the weight of the snow on our trees will be a concern for weeks and months to come. The local lakes had some ice, not enough to fully […]
CEO Column // December 2022
Good afternoon North Itasca! by Brad Dolinski, CEO Winter showed up in a blaze of glory. This shift in seasons happens yearly, I just haven’t adjusted to the joys winter brings yet. Last month I told you my daughter and I were going hunting. I’m proud to say my daughter harvested a nice spike buck. […]
CEO Column // November 2022
Good afternoon to the fine folks of North Itasca! by Brad Dolinski, CEO Looks like it’s going to be a nice MEA weekend. I’m planning to take my oldest daughter hunting for the special youth hunt here in Minnesota. The warm temperatures won’t be great for hanging a deer, but it will make playing crazy […]
CEO Column // October 2022
Good afternoon NIECI! I have been running to a lot of meetings this month. The Minnesota Rural Electric Association held the CEO conference one week prior to Great River Energy strategic planning. Next week I am heading down to GRE in Maple Grove for my monthly Member Managers Meeting. My month has been filled with […]
CEO Column // September 2022
Good morning NIECI! I’m gearing up to share the next couple of weekends with friends. I met one couple shortly after starting my career with North Itasca Electric. They are soon to be newlyweds! Congratulations Eric and Kelly, I’m sure you’ll share many happy years as North Itasca Member-Owners! Don’t forget to add Kelly to […]