GridEx VIII puts GRE to the test!

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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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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What to do when you lose power

Power outages can strike without warning, whether caused by severe weather, equipment failure or scheduledmaintenance. In those first few moments, knowing what to do can help you stay safe and avoid unnecessary stress.Before calling North Itasca Electric, the very first thing you should do is check your breaker box. A tripped breaker isone of the […]

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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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