Great River Energy

05/28/2026

PowerOn Midwest is poised to deliver billions in economic activity, support thousands of jobs, and strengthen local tax bases across Minnesota and South Dakota. As electricity demand continues to grow, these new transmission projects will help maintain reliability, support long-term economic competitiveness, and create capacity for new employers and investment across the region. Learn more: https://greatriverenergy.com/transmission/poweron-midwest-economic-impact-report-highlights-billions-in-benefits-for-minnesota/

05/21/2026

We’re honored to share that Great River Energy has received the Patriot Award from the Minnesota Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Committee (ESGR)! This recognition celebrates our commitment to supporting employees who serve in the National Guard and Reserve. 🇺🇸

Special thanks to Andre LeBlanc for nominating us after our Veterans Employee Resource Group and Heather Bittle, talent and outreach partner, went above and beyond to assist his family during his 2025 deployment in Afghanistan. Your dedication inspires us every day.

A heartfelt thank you to Jim Finley, ESGR’s employer outreach director in Minnesota, for presenting the award and acknowledging our ongoing support of military employees.

05/08/2026

Exciting news for ! 🪶 Brooklyn and Breezy, our resident peregrine falcon pair at Great River Energy, have just welcomed two adorable eyasses to the nest box. Catch all the action and watch these fluffy chicks grow up live on our birdcam: greatriverenergy.com/birdcam. Want to learn more about their story? Check it out here: https://greatriverenergy.com/cooperatives-articles/a-match-made-in-high-places-favorite-falcon-duo-returns/

04/30/2026

🎉 Happy National Apprenticeship Week! From April 26 to May 2, we’re celebrating how apprenticeships create exciting career opportunities for employees and help employers fuel economic growth. This year’s theme, “America at Work: Making America Skilled Again Through Registered Apprenticeship,” emphasizes how these programs are building a skilled workforce for today and tomorrow.

At Great River Energy, we’re proud to celebrate our apprentices’ achievements: 15 reached journey-level status in 2025, 7 are on track to do so this year, and 18 more are expected to reach journey-level in the next 12–24 months. Here’s to empowering talent and shaping the future!

04/22/2026

Today is Earth Day, a moment to celebrate our planet and reaffirm our responsibility to future generations. 🌍 At Great River Energy, sustainability isn’t a single day - it’s part of how we deliver reliable, affordable electricity while protecting natural resources and supporting our communities. We’re proud of the progress we’re making, together with our stakeholders and member-owner cooperatives. ⚡🌱

04/20/2026

We're a Project Representative and a Regional Project Representative to oversee critical transmission and substation work. These roles are essential to ensuring safe, reliable, and forward‑thinking energy infrastructure across our cooperative system. Applications are due soon. Check out our job openings: greatriverenergy.com/careers

04/16/2026

Severe Weather Awareness Week is designed to refresh, remind and educate everyone about seasonal weather hazards and how to stay safe. It’s also an important time to review what to do if you encounter a downed power line. You cannot tell if a line is energized just by looking at it—always assume it is dangerous. Stay far away and call 911 immediately. Learn more in our recent press release: https://greatriverenergy.com/safety/stay-clear-of-downed-power-lines-during-storms-2/

04/13/2026

Thanks to the lineworkers who keep the lights on! Great River Energy has 37 line technicians that dedicate themselves to serve local communities and assist Great River Energy in ensuring 1.7 million Minnesotans receive reliable electric service every single day of the year. Line technicians help maintain and operate our 5,100+ miles of transmission lines and 109 substations in communities across MN and North Dakota.

04/13/2026

It’s Severe Weather Awareness Week! ⛈️ And, with the forecast prediction of strong-to-severe storms in Minnesota this evening, it’s a great time to consider what happens when strong storms cause power outages. Safety is always our #1 priority. We coordinate with local police and fire departments to secure affected areas - especially around downed power lines - before crews begin restoration work. Learn how restoration decisions are made and what goes into bringing the power back safely at www.greatriverenergy.com/restoringyourpower.

04/01/2026

Join us on May 9th for the Maple Grove Lions Nature Run! Choose your distance — 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon — and be part of something bigger than the finish line.

🎟️ Use code SPRINGRUN for 15% off
⏳ Valid through April 12th

Every step you take supports the Maple Grove Lions and helps plant new trees right here in our community 🌱 and other charitable activities of the Lions.

We are incredibly thankful for our platinum sponsors, Great River Energy and TC Running Company, for helping make this impact possible 💛

Secure your spot today and run for a reason! 🦁

https://www.maplegrovelions.org/

The Maple Grove Lions Club was chartered in 1963, and is a member of Lions International, a service organization with more than 1.4 million members in 43,000 clubs in over 185 countries. Lion events like Rockin the Grove, The Corn Feed and Our Foundation raises money to provide services to the Maple...