Great River Energy

06/19/2026

Today, we join communities across the country in recognizing Juneteenth — a day to honor freedom, celebrate culture and reflect on the long journey toward equality. On June 19, 1865, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, bringing news of freedom to enslaved people more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. As we mark this important day, we celebrate resilience, community and the opportunity to keep learning from our shared history.

06/15/2026

We had a wonderful time this weekend at Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center’s Sunday Brunch, featuring a presentation from Katie-Lyn Puffer with Monarch Joint Venture. Great River Energy and East Central Energy were proud to co-sponsor this pre-Pollinator Week event and help share the Pollinator Strong message. It was a great opportunity to learn more about monarch butterflies and the simple actions we can all take to support pollinator habitat in our communities. Learn more about Pollinator Strong here: greatriverenergy.com/pollinator-strong/

06/12/2026

There is still time to register for a fun Sunday on the river! Join us! 🛶🔆

Great news! We’ve extended registration for our weekend races 🎉

• CR 17 – Registration now closes Friday at 6:00 PM

• MR43, MR20, MR12 & Root Beer Float – Registration now closes Saturday at 6:00 PM

The weather and water levels are looking fantastic, and we can’t wait to see everyone out there!

Please like and share with anyone who might be interested.

Registration at twopaddles.org

06/04/2026

Great River Energy is proud to sponsor this fabulous event! Join us!

If you have been thinking about signing up for the Minnesota Paddling Opener, this is your sign to do it. Grab a partner, pick your boat, and get ready for an incredible day.

Do not wait. Registration closes June 10 at midnight.

Register now at twopaddles.org.

06/02/2026

Great River Energy, ITC Midwest and Xcel Energy are developing PowerOn Midwest and will be holding routing open houses over the next two weeks. The full meeting schedule can be found online here: https://www.poweronmidwest.com/events/ -events

06/01/2026

We’re excited to welcome an outstanding group of interns to Great River Energy this summer. They kicked things off last week at our intern kickoff event, and we look forward to the energy, ideas, and perspectives they’ll bring in the months ahead. Welcome to the team!

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!