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 […]
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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 […]
Spotlight on Business: Kocian’s Family Market
by Sally Sedgwick Several years ago Rob Powell and Becca Boggs decided it was time for a change. Last year, the opportunityto purchase Kocian’s Family Market came up, and the couple decided this was the direction they wanted to take.After ten months of planning and working out the details, they became the new owners of […]
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CEO Report
by Brad Dolinski, CEOGood afternoon North Itasca Electric Member-Owners!I always get excited for the Annual meeting, a little nervous, but always excited. I want to thank the Northomecommunity for hosting us this year. Thank you to Teener at the Shining Light Café for making the desserts to share.This part of my presentation is always the […]
Member Appreciation Open House
The Member Appreciation Open House featured CEO Brad Dolinski on the grill, door prizes and a variety of vendorshighlighting energy savings equipment and processes. About 155 enjoyed brats and hamburgers with all the fixin’s, and browsed the vendor stations in the headquarters garage. To follow up on any of the vendors, contact Drew Francisco at […]
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. $1,200 Katherine Bock, Blaine Madalyn Niemala, Bigfork Eleanor Prato, Bigfork Ben Storlie, Deer River $1,000 Cloey Buntemeier, Northome Ryan Brandenburg, […]
