Cleaning out bulb inventory- EXTREAM DISCOUNTS-   STOP IN AT N.I.E.C.I.

Cleaning out bulb inventory– EXTREAM DISCOUNTS–   STOP IN AT N.I.E.C.I. 20 of the FO96/741/HO/ECO bulbs selling for $5 ea. 10 – F84T12/D/HO Selling for $3 ea. 7- F30T12/D/RS selling for $5 ea. 12 – F72T12/CW/HO selling for $5 ea. 4 – F48T12/CW/HO selling for $3 ea. 4 – F030/850/ECO selling for $3.00 ea. […]

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Minnesota Cooperatives Sign Ratepayer ProtectionPledge

On Thursday, July 23 the Minnesota Rural Electric Association joined utilities, elected officials and businessesacross the country in signing the White House’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge, an initiative focused on ensuringthe costs associated with new data center development are not shifted to existing electric consumers. The pledgecalls for large energy users to pay for the power […]

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‘In the Stix in 2026’ Bigfork Wilderness Days July 17-19

Plan a trip into Bigfork for the Bigfork Wilderness Days celebration – with games, contests, food – lots of food – music and vendors!  Festivities start at noon on Friday with a swap meet, BBQ contest and Youth Dance.  Other events include a golf tournament, band/open mic, car show, Escape Room, duckie race, kids’ movies, […]

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2026 North Itasca Electric Scholarship Awards

Unclaimed capital credits are donated to the Scholarship Committee at Northome High School to create scholarships for children of Member-Owners of North Itasca Electric. Congratulations to the following students who were awarded scholarships this spring. $1,000 Charli Hallstrom, Northome John Kopacek, Grand Rapids Josee Lindley, Northome $700 Noah Calhoun, Bigfork Salvitor David, Bigfork Hannah Holloway, […]

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From the Line Department

by Daryl Pederson, line superintendent The 2025 construction year was a busy one. Our crew installed 5.25 miles of new underground cable and have retiredout nearly 7 miles of old overhead line. The main project in 2025 was around the Bello Lake area, where we installedmuch-needed underground and fusing equipment to strengthen reliability and improve […]

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Member Appreciation Day

Member Appreciation DayAlmost 80 members attended the Member Appreciation Day at theSquaw Lake Community Center in May, enjoying brats and burgersgrilled by CEO Brad Dolinski and Line Superintendent Daryl Pederson.There was lots to do as well, browsing energy ideas from vendors thatlined the room. To follow up with any of the vendors, contact DrewFrancisco at […]

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