National grid exercise simulates wildfires, ice storms and sabotageGridEx VIII puts GRE to the test Practice makes perfect. That was the mantra last month at Great River Energy as the two-day GridEx VIII crisisexercise simulated several emergencies, including a substation fire, cybersecurity breach, wildfire, winter stormand widespread power outage.GridEx, the electricity industry’s largest cyber and […]
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CEO Report
Good evening, North Itasca! By the time you read this the holiday season will be over. I hope you all had time together with friends and family. If Santa dropped off some new fishing gear, it looks like a good year for the lakes around the area. I threaten to go fishing more every year, […]
Bigfork workers having some fun on Halloween!
Here are some fun employees from Bigfork Valley Hospital! Pictured above are the fun people of First State Bank having fun on the job! And last but not least the crew from North Itasca Electric! […]
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Spotlight on Technology: Edge Center Theatre
by Sally Sedgwick Heidi Korstad, Edge Center technical director, sits at the new light boardoverlooking the theatre stage. Twenty years ago, the Edge Center Theatre opened in Bigfork. It was unique in the area, with a fly-loft,orchestra pit, attached gallery, 283 comfortable seats and state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems.“State-of-the-art” was key, and part of the […]
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Hunter’s Suppers
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 […]
