Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative

08/14/2026

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08/13/2026

Investing in our employees is one of the best investments we can make.

At MLEC, we believe continuing education and professional development help our team grow, strengthen their skills, and better serve our members and communities. By supporting lifelong learning, we're building a stronger and more innovative organization for the future.

Congratulations to these employees for their recent achievements:

🎉 Mike Munsterteiger – Second Class Engineer, Type C
🎉 Derek Bendson – Certified Loss Control Professional
🎉 Cathy Bisch – SHRM Certified Professional

We are proud of their dedication to learning and professional growth!

08/12/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Riverboat Heritage Days Parade Float Winners!

Best Honor Float: American Peat Technology
Best Kids Participation Float: Aitkin All Starz Dance Team
Judge’s Choice: Double D's Custom Processing

A big thank you to this year’s judges, who brought fresh eyes to the parade and had never seen it before:
Patrick Metzler, of Paradigm Automotive
Dallas Morgan, volunteer pulled from the crowd
Anthony Lenz, new CEO of Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative

We’d also like to thank Mandi Speed for singing the National Anthem and Dallas Smith for serving as our parade announcer!

And, of course, thank you to every business, organization, group, and participant who helped make this year’s parade such a great one.

08/12/2026

08/11/2026

Today/August 11 is National 811 Day! Whether you're planting a tree, installing a fence or starting any project that requires digging, play it safe and contact 811 first.
A quick call or online request can help locate underground utility lines, preventing service interruptions, costly repairs and serious injuries.

08/07/2026

Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative employees raised $695 through Denim Days, where employees donate quarterly to wear jeans on Fridays. This quarter, the money was donated to Angels of McGregor.
Angels of McGregor is a non-profit organization that supports our aging population stay in their homes. Angels offers a variety of support to those who are most vulnerable and in need. including assistance with transportation to appointments, household chores, community meals, home assessments, foot care, Alzheimer's support groups, and hosted activities.

08/06/2026

It's time to celebrate August work anniversaries! We'd like to recognize these employees for their service and dedication to both the co-op and their communities.

08/05/2026

MLEC was proud to help organize and participate in this year's Riverboat Days Parade! 🎉

A heartfelt thank you to the Aitkin Chamber, everyone who entered a float, the many volunteers who gave their time, and all who came out to cheer along the parade route. Your support and community spirit are what make this hometown tradition special.

08/04/2026

You may see our pole inspection contractor in your area beginning today.

The inspector will be driving a truck and ATV, and the truck will be clearly marked with MLEC magnets for easy identification.

Pole inspections are an important part of maintaining a safe and reliable electric system. Thank you for your patience as this work is completed!