by Sally Sedgwick With a national policy goal of eliminating coal fired plants, and a state mandate of producing completely carbon-free generation by 2040, how will energy needs be met? “We cannot meet the power need with wind and solar,” explained Brad Dolinski, CEO of North Itasca Electric Cooperative. “We have to talk nuclear.” According […]
by Brad Dolinski, CEO Good afternoon NIECI, It is currently 70 degrees at the end of October as I write this. Bonus summer I figure. Outside of the crazy infestation of Asian beetles I have at home, I’m enjoying the beautiful weather. I got to spend a little time with my daughters in the deer […]
by Brad Dolinski, CEO Good morning, North Itasca! There is a little glimmer of fall in the air today. We haven’t seen a hard frost yet, but the leaves are beginning to change, and it’s cool out. My wife has been busy canning tomatoes. Thankfully the deer stepped away from the garden before they caused […]
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. The deadline for grant applications is Friday, Sept. 30, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. Each month, participating members round up their electric bills […]
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by Brad Dolinski CEO Good afternoon Member-Owners of North Itasca! I know I shouldn’t have done it, but I caught myself yelling at a maple tree yesterday on my way home. There was one branch hanging toward Highway 38 that was bright ruby red. It’s too early to start thinking about fall let alone winter. […]
Itasca Area Community Education is thrilled to unveil its Fall 2024 Community Education Catalog, set to arrive in mailboxes the week of August 19. This comprehensive guide is packed with an array of engaging classes and enrichment opportunities designed to ignite learning and inspire growth within our community. At Itasca Area Community Education, our promise […]
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by Brad Dolinksi CEO Good afternoon NIECI! It’s a beautiful July day as I write this. We got back from a fishing trip in Canada with my aunt and uncle, Cathy went immediately out to inspect the garden. Apparently, the deer came in for a snack while we were gone. I guess they wiped out […]
by Brad Dolinski, CEO Good afternoon, Thank you for coming to the 84th Annual Meeting of North Itasca Electric Cooperative Inc. The challenges of our industry continue to grow. I am very thankful I work with our Board of Directors and outstanding employees. These Directors and employees guide us through the difficult times we face. […]
by Brad Dolinski Good morning NIECI, It’s finally here. Most folks are excited about the Minnesota fishing opener. I don’t get pumped up for that one. My excitement comes this weekend. I have been blessed to fish with family and friends in Canada since I was about 8 years old. Tomorrow morning I’m heading up […]
by Larry Salmela Greetings to all members of the North Itasca Electric Cooperative, Thank you for attending the annual member meeting of the co-op. The co-op exists for the benefit of the members, and that includes you and me and virtually everyone here today. The challenge in front of the board at every Annual Meeting […]
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