MiEnergy Coop

10/21/2026

Ever wonder how capital credits work?

Unlike investor-owned utilities, MiEnergy Cooperative is a not-for-profit organization that returns it profits, or "margins," back to its members. As a member, you are part-owner of the co-op and entitled to receive money back through capital credit retirements. The graphic shows how they work.

Your credit is listed as a "Capital Credit Refund" on this month's statement if you purchased electricity from the co-op during 2004-2025. The 2002-2003 credits are a retirement from Dairyland Power Cooperative that we are passing on to members.

10/19/2026

I🧡MiCo-op Gift Basket drawing!

You could win this gift basket! But hurry - the deadline is October 21

You will notified on October 22 if you were one of the 50 winners!
https://www.mienergy.coop/giftbaskets

10/16/2026

October is National Co-op Month - when you hear the word cooperative, what comes to mind? As your local electric co-op, we hope you think of MiEnergy Cooperative 🧡 We're your neighbor and local energy partner, and we're committed to serving this community for generations to come.

Read more about the different kinds of co-ops and how you'll find the co-op difference in the little things. It's the lineworkers restoring power after a storm. The employees answering your questions when you call. The team members volunteering at community events. The board members-your neighbors-who help guide decisions for the future. We've been here since 1936 and we're still here to provide power and make decisions with our communities' best interests in mind.

Page 5 in the October MiNews
https://www.mienergy.coop/minews

10/15/2026

October Special:
Co-op members get $100 off a doorbell camera with Heartland Security. Offer is valid through 10/31/2026 with a new 3-year agreement.

As a co-op member, you qualify for a special discount from Heartland Security on a professionally installed and monitored security system.

For more information, contact them today at 888-264-6380 online at heartlandss.com or
https://www.mienergy.coop/heartland-security

10/14/2026

Sharing the "Out and About in Your Community" highlights from the September newsletter ~ some events may have happened earlier this summer, but we surely haven't forgotten about sharing them with you all!

🧡Safety and Service Night - Spring Grove
Annie and Wendy

🧡Heavy Truck Night - Protivin
Caleb

🧡Harvest Parade - Cresco
Heather, Travis C, Shawn, Kim and Janelle

Special thanks to these employees for participating in our local community events.

10/13/2026

You could win 8 local items

🧡 I ♥ MiCo-op gift basket drawing 🧡

To show our appreciation for our members, MiEnergy is once again holding a gift drawing contest in honor of National Cooperative Month. We will draw names to give away 50 gift baskets filled with local items to members that enter the contest. And better yet, the co-op will come to you! A representative from MiEnergy will deliver the baskets to each winning residence. 🍁

HOW TO ENTER:
Visit https://www.mienergy.coop/co-op-basket-giveaway to complete the form or call 800-432-2285. Members must provide their name, phone number, account number and service address to enter. The contest closes on October 21, 2026.

Winning members will be notified by phone on October 22. Baskets will be delivered Oct. 26-30 🍁

CONTEST RULES:
One entry per membership. Employees and directors are not eligible to enter the contest. 🍁

10/12/2026

Have you signed-up yet for MiEnergy's Members Only Fall Event at Pinter's Pumpkin Patch on Friday, October 16th from 12-6pm.

**Residents in the city limits of Caledonia, Eitzen, Harmony, Lanesboro, Lawler, Mabel, Peterson, Rushford, Spring Grove and St. Charles are served by their local municipal utility and are not eligible for this event.**

Here's the link to our form on our website.
**Have your MiEnergy account number handy. It is required for reserving tickets.**
RSVP before 4 p.m. on October 15 at https://www.mienergy.coop/fallevent

10/11/2026

Five essential farm safety tips for kids:

1. Keep kids off tractors. 🚜
Tractors are involved in more than 40% of fatal farm accidents involving children. Most kids are not tall or strong enough to operate them safely. Only let youth operate one if they meet safety guidelines for age, size and maturity.

2. Supervise and restrict access. 🚜
Young children should never be in work areas unsupervised. Fence off or lock hazardous areas like grain bins, animal pens and equipment storage.

3. Assign age-appropriate tasks. 🚜
Match chores to the child’s abilities and maturity. Teens are more likely to take risks, so clear guidelines and supervision are essential.

4. Create a safe environment. 🚜
Remove hazards such as slippery or uneven surfaces, keep equipment keys out of reach and avoid repetitive motion. Provide protective gear like gloves, non-slip shoes and hearing protection.

5. Model safe behavior. 🚜
Teach kids how to do tasks safely, practice together until they are proficient and always demonstrate safe habits yourself. Kids learn by watching adults.

Make safety a family priority this harvest season so future generations can enjoy the rewards of farm life with less risk.
Learn more at SafeElectricity.org

10/10/2026

Protect yourself and avoid damage to neighborhood underground utility lines.
Call 811 Before You Dig

10/09/2026

The October 2026 issue of MiNews will be mailed to members this week
🔶A Journey Down MiRoads: Trust that spans generations
2010s: A rich past meets a new legacy
🔶You could win a gift basket
🔶RSVP online for the fall event at Pinter's on October 16
🔶90th Anniversary: Shining Light on the 2010s
https://heyzine.com/flip-book/1b69d9d076.html

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