New Board Member SpotLight – Justin Feikema
Justin FeikemaNobles Cooperative Electric Board Member District 4 Justin Feikema was elected last month to represent District 4, which includes the townships of Battle Plain and Vienna in Rock County, and Leota, Wilmont, Lismore, and Larkin in Nobles County. He replaces longtime director Jerry Beckering, who retired after nine years of dedicated service. We asked […]
In The News – May 2026
May 2026 In the News… 90 Years of Service-Built on People, Powered by Progress As we look ahead to June 2, 2026, Nobles Cooperative Electric will mark an important milestone-90 years of serving our members. That anniversary has given us a chance to reflect on where we started, how far we’ve come, and what continues […]
Electrical Safety Month
Safety Starts With Awareness: May is National Electrical Safety Month Each May, utilities and safety organizations across the country recognize National Electrical Safety Month – a reminder that electricity powers nearly every part of our daily lives, but it also deserves our respect. At Nobles Cooperative Electric, safety is something we think about every day. […]
In The News – April 2026
April 2026 In the News… Rooted in Service. Growing for the Future. April is a special time for us at Nobles Cooperative Electric. National Lineman Appreciation Day on April 13 serves as a reminder of our linemen who help keep our system running strong. Their work often happens behind the scenes, but it impacts every […]
2026 Youth Tour Winners
Nobles Cooperative Electric Announces 2026 Youth Tour Winners Pictured (L to R): Reith, Echternach, Lopez Garcia, along with finalists Gretchen Lefdal and Keyona Klingenberg. Celebrating Our 2026 Youth Tour Participants We’re 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 […]
90 years Strong
90 Years Strong: 1936 – 2026 How a Handful of Neighbors Changed Two Counties Forever In the mid-1930s, rural electrification in Nobles and Murray Counties was little more than a dream. It was still the era of kerosene lamps and lanterns. Refrigerators, electric lights in the barn, running water in the kitchen and bathroom – […]
Employee Spotlight: Cody Hansen
Leadership On and Off the Line When Cody Hansen joined Nobles Cooperative Electric as a Lineworker in May 2009, he embarked on a journey that has grown into nearly 16 years of dedicated service to our members and communities. Today, Cody serves as Line Superintendent, overseeing line construction and maintenance projects, coordinating crews, managing safety […]
Spring Ditch Burning Season: Safety First for Our Power Lines
Spring in southwest Minnesota brings warmer weather and the annual task of clearing road ditches and fence lines. While controlled burning can be an effective management tool, Nobles Cooperative Electric encourages members to plan ahead and prioritize safety before striking a match. The Unpredictability of Fire Even a carefully planned burn can quickly become unpredictable […]
In The News – March 2026
March 2026 In the News… Welcoming Spring & Celebrating 90 Years Together As spring nudges its way into southwest Minnesota, many of us are heading back outdoors. It’s the perfect time to refresh our awareness around electrical safety. As we turn the calendar to March, it feels like spring has been teasing us a bit […]
Lost members
Help locate former members with unclaimed capital credit checks The following list contains names of former members who have unclaimed or uncashed capital credit checks on file at Nobles Cooperative Electric. We ask for your help in locating these people. In many cases these members may have moved off of our lines and simply not […]
Member Spotlight: Feed Shak
A Trusted Part of the Community The Feed Shak has been a trusted part of the Fulda community for many years, serving farmers, pet owners, and rural families with the supplies they rely on. In 2022, the business entered a new chapter when Thomas Salentiny purchased the Feed Shak from Lloyd Winter, continuing its strong […]
In the news – February 2026
February 2026 In the News… Celebrate 90 Years With Us! Join Nobles Cooperative Electric for an open house at the Murray County Museum on Saturday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to noon. Members are invited to explore the traveling history exhibit “Electrifying Minnesota” and help us celebrate 90 years of cooperative service. plenty to appreciate […]
