Hello-December is cruising right along! It’s the 11th as I’m writing this. I’m sure it seems to fly because of allthe extra work of getting everything done and getting ready for Christmas.I love this time of year, it truly is magical, with all the lights and decorations. We like to drive arounddifferent areas to just […]
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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 […]
Some of the lucky Operation Round up winners excepting their checks.
Bigfork workers having some fun on Halloween!
Here are some fun employees from Bigfork Valley Hospital! Pictured above are the fun people of First State Bank having fun on the job! And last but not least the crew from North Itasca Electric! […]
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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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Annual Co-op Christmas Cookie/ Candy Contest
Once again it is that time of year – dust off your recipe books and send in your best candy and cookie recipes. We want to get as many recipes as possible so we can make a recipe book. Please get recipes in as soon as possible so we have time to retype and put […]
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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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Coloring Contest:
One winner will be picked from kindergarten, first, second and third grade. Please turn in your entries by Friday Dec. 7th. They can be dropped off in our entryway drop box or mailed to P.O. Box 227, Bigfork, MN 56628. We will display all the pages that come in and judge them on Dec. 15. […]
