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Annual Co-op Christmas Cookie/ Candy Contest
Once again it is that time of year – dust off your recipe books and send in your best candy and cookie recipes. We want to get as many recipes as possible so we can make a recipe book. Please get recipes in as soon as possible so we have time to retype and put […]
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Co-ops launch award program to honor local heroes
Minnesota’s electric cooperatives are seeking to recognize people across the communities they serve who consistently go above and beyond to make a difference whether it’s pouring their time and energy into helping a local nonprofit thrive, assisting those in need or spearheading a project that has benefitted others. The Cooperative Heroes Award, launched this October […]
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Second round for Bigfork Revitalization grants!
Applications are open for the second round of Business Revitalization Grants, a program available to business owners in Bigfork and surrounding communities. The application period closes Oct. 31 with awards distributed in November. The purpose of the grant funding is to match your business investment in improving either external or internal aesthetics or structures. In […]
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Co-ops: Powered by Purpose!
This month, in October, electric cooperatives across the country take time to celebrate National Co-op Month and reflect on the unique advantages of being part of a cooperative. It’s also the perfect time to thank you—the members who make it all possible. For us, it’s not just a celebration. It’s a chance to reaffirm the […]
Kids Fall Coloring Contest
Have fun with a fall coloring contest for grades k-3! There will be 1 winer picked from each grade. Kindergarten, First, Second and Third. Entries must be received by Thursday, October 30. They can be dropped off at the office or mailed to P.O. Box 227, Bigfork, MN 56628 Attn: Daryl. Winners will be notified […]
One year GRE test of ‘Neurons’ yields real savings
One year ago, Great River Energy started the largest dynamic line rating (DLR) deployment in the United States withthe goal of getting more capacity out of its existing transmission lines. The cooperative partnered with Heimdall Power to install 50 “Neurons” on 10 transmission lines spanning 175 miles.Now, after 12 months with the DLR sensors at […]
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Fall Round Up grant application deadline Sept. 30
Thanks to the generosity of the Members of North Itasca Electric Co-op., the Board of Trustees for Operation Round-Up will be able to distribute grants to various communities and organizations in the area. Apply during September. Applications are due at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the headquarters office in Bigfork. Each month, participating […]
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Unlocking the full potential of renewables with batteries
Form Energy battery farm rendering As the world moves toward cleaner energy solutions and states continue implementing carbon-free policies, renewable resources like wind and solar will play an increasingly significant role in powering our lives. But these resources inherently come with a challenge: the variability of their production. Wind and solar are not dispatchable resources […]
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Spotlight on Business: Golf on the Edge
Owner Scot Hanson tees up at the golf simulator. The screen willshow the trajectory of the ball, as well as its speed, spin anddistance.by Sally SedgwickToo rainy to get out on the course?Or maybe it’s too hot, cold, windy, or…snowy?There’s still a course for you! At Golf on the Edge in Bigfork, there are over […]
