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90 Years Strong: 1936 – 2026 How a Handful of Neighbors Changed Two Counties Forever In the mid-1930s, rural electrification in Nobles and…
Leadership On and Off the Line When Cody Hansen joined Nobles Cooperative Electric as a Lineworker in May 2009, he embarked on a…
Spring in southwest Minnesota brings warmer weather and the annual task of clearing road ditches and fence lines. While controlled burning can be…
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🔎 We are Still Looking for a Few Lost Members… Do you recognize any of these names? These individuals or businesses may have unclaimed capital credits with Nobles Cooperative Electric. If you know them — or are connected to their estate — please have them reach out to us. 📞 Call: 800-776-0517 Names we’re trying to locate: Affiniti LLC – Austin, TX Gail I Dahl – Whitefish, MT Joseph M Eining – Dell Rapids, SD Mary A Ertz – Ruthton, MN Donald C Klein – Marshall, MN Paula Lamb – Tracy, MN Gerald Langendorfer – Westbrook, MN Jeff A Meyer – Marshall, MN Schonna Reisdorfer – Arco, MN Riverland Ag Corp (c/o Whitebox Commodities) – Minneapolis, MN Bryant L Sankey – Rochester, MN Jane L Schardin – Slayton, MN Raphael F Schnieder – Lismore, MN John L Swanson – Sioux Falls, SD Corey A Van Stelten – Edgerton, MN Ventus Energy System – Moorhead, MN Dennis R Wangen – New Brighton, MN Scott G Witzel – White Bear Lake, MN
Nobles Cooperative Electric Announces 2026 Youth Tour Winners We are proud to recognize this year’s outstanding students selected for our 2026 Youth Tour program! These students stood out for their leadership, academic achievements, and commitment to their communities. Each year, electric cooperatives sponsor high school students for the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour—an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. It’s an incredible opportunity to learn about the cooperative model, explore our nation’s capital, meet elected officials, and connect with peers from across the country. After reviewing applications and conducting interviews with five impressive finalists, we are excited to announce: Youth Tour Winner Jael Lopez Garcia, Edgerton Public School Parents: Luis & Vanessa Garcia $500 Scholarship Recipient Mikayla Reith, Murray County Central Parents: Mike Reith & Danielle Sonstegard $150 Award Recipient Nevaeh Echternach, Fulda High School Parents: Scott & Kimberly Echternach “These students represented themselves, their schools, and their communities extremely well,” said Tracey Haberman, Member Services Manager. “We are proud to support young leaders and provide opportunities like the Youth Tour that broaden perspectives and encourage civic engagement.” Thank you to all who applied this year—the future is bright! If you weren’t selected this time, we encourage you to apply again. 🔗 Learn more: www.nobles.coop/youth-tour 📸 Pictured (L to R): Reith, Echternach, Lopez Garcia, along with finalists Gretchen Lefdal and Keyona Klingenberg.
90 Years Strong… and there’s a story behind every mile of line. Do you know how electricity first made it to rural homes and farms in our area? Or what it took to build a cooperative from the ground up—powered by neighbors, determination, and a whole lot of grit! For 90 years, Nobles Cooperative Electric has been part of that story—and it all started with a few neighbors dreaming of something better. 👉 Take a few minutes to read how it all started and how far we’ve come: https://nobles.coop/news/90-years-strong/ From the first poles in the ground to the reliable power we depend on today… it’s a story worth telling—and worth celebrating.
Step back in time with us this Saturday! ⚡️ Join Nobles Cooperative Electric for A Day at the Museum – Member Reception on Saturday, March 21 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Explore the Electrifying Minnesota exhibit and take a look at how electricity helped power our rural communities—then and now. It’s a fun way to connect with a little local history too! 👉 Event details: https://nobles.coop/event/member-reception-a-day-at-the-museum/ While it’s called a member reception, everyone is welcome. See you there!
With blizzard conditions impacting our area, the Nobles Cooperative Electric office will remain closed until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, or until road conditions improve. While our office location will be closed during that time, our team will still be answering calls as normal. If you need assistance, please call 800-776-0517. As always, our linemen remain on call and ready to respond to any outages. Stay safe, and keep the highway and road crews in mind as they work to get things opened back up for our communities. Storms like this are a reminder of the strength of rural communities and the importance of looking out for one another.
