CEO Report

Happy Spring NIECI! At least I hope so by the time you read this.  Yet again Mother Nature and Ol’ Man Winter are planning another visit.  We are expecting another 6-12” here in Bigfork as I write this.  I’m ready for open water season.  I’m ready for our friends and neighbors to come back to […]

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Operation Round-Up spring grants

The North Itasca Community Trust Board trustees met in April to distribute Operation Round-Up® funds for community-based projects which help Members in the cooperative’s service territory. Awards are listed on p. 6. A total of $13,600 was distributed to help 33 separate projects for childrens’ programs, safety equipment,  township repairs and more.  Since the program began […]

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Rates, reliability, environmental stewardship

Great River Energy delivers on its triple bottom line in 2022 North Itasca Electric’s membership is a network of individuals, families, farmers and business owners like you who own part of the company that supplies electricity to your community. Similarly, North Itasca Electric is a member of GRE. North Itasca Electric not only receives wholesale […]

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CEO Report

Good afternoon, Looks like ol’ man winter got quite comfortable around North Itasca.  We got a good shot of snow this past weekend, and we’re supposed to get another this week.  I’m already dreaming of warmer weather.  I want to hit the woods on the wheelers, lakes in the boat, and start complaining about the […]

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North Itasca Electric Cooperative Scholarships

North Itasca Electric Cooperative – Northome Scholarship Association Scholarships are now available to high school seniors whose parents/guardians are North Itasca Electric customers or North Itasca Electric customers who are non-traditional college age who are returning to school. Please use one of the two applications below. North Itasca Electric Cooperative High School Student Scholarship Application […]

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NIECI Cooperative Bylaw Amendment Vote

Bylaw amendment to be voted on at annual meeting The Board of Directors is recommending the adoption of the following Bylaw Amendment.  This amendment is necessary to hold member meetings virtually. Section 8. Remote Communications for Member Meetings. (a) This Section shall be construed and applied to facilitate remote communications consistent with reasonable practices concerning […]

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Operation Round Up Grants

Operation Round Up Trustees to hold grant meeting Thanks to the generosity of nearly 85% of the Members of North Itasca Electric Co-op., the Board of Trustees for Operation Round-Up will have approximately $11,000 to distribute to various communities and organizations in the area.  The deadline for grant applications is Friday, March 31 at 3:30 […]

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CEO Report

by Brad Dolinski, CEO Good day from snowy St. Paul! I am down at the Capitol this week to do my best with 44 MN electrical cooperatives to explain our concerns to our elected legislators.  I’m going to be honest and share my opinions with you.  I’m concerned.  I’m concerned with the way decisions are […]

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by Brad Dolinski, CEO Good morning NIECI, 2023 is starting off with a bang!  I recently spent the day down at the Capitol talking with our legislators about bills that have been introduced.  Folks, I do not want to start a shouting match between neighbors and friends.  I am going to do my best to […]

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Keeping the Grid Reliable and Resilient

The winter season is a busy one for electric cooperatives as the state of Minnesota often sees waves of heavy snowfall, sub-zero temperatures and strong winds which all pose a threat to infrastructure. Rest assured that North Itasca Electric Cooperative and Great River Energy, our wholesale power supplier, have taken steps to prepare for whatever […]

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