The Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) manages federal hydro dams which provide McLeod Co-op Power with about 7% of its electrical energy needs. … Read more about McLeod Co-op Power receives just under 7% of its energy from federal hydro dams and about 93% from Great River Energy (GRE)
Electric vehicles aren’t just for city driving…
If you want a really powerful car, maybe one that can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds, consider an electric vehicle … Read more about Electric vehicles aren’t just for city driving…
Be Prepared for Summer Storm Season
Summer is just around the corner and so are thunderstorms. Sometimes the lights just flicker. Sometimes poles go down and electricity can be out for … Read more about Be Prepared for Summer Storm Season
Bakken Museum Program Given at Local School
The Bakken Museum presented “War of The Currents” at Sibley East in Gaylord on January 22nd. Students from Sibley East and Immanuel Lutheran in … Read more about Bakken Museum Program Given at Local School
Monthly Cost to Operate Outdoor Heated Pet Appliances
When winter arrives, electric bills often rise. When trying to figure out what has caused an increase in the electric bill, remember to add in any … Read more about Monthly Cost to Operate Outdoor Heated Pet Appliances
Heartland Security System catches intruder in-the-act of stealing from the Co-op
On July 13 at 5:16 AM, cameras at the McLeod Co-op Power pole yard detected an intrusion. Dispatchers at the monitoring station verified on the video … Read more about Heartland Security System catches intruder in-the-act of stealing from the Co-op
Minnesota’s first electric school bus begins delivering students to Lakeville Area Public Schools
The first all-electric school bus in Minnesota, operated by Schmitty & Sons, recently began transporting students to and from schools in the … Read more about Minnesota’s first electric school bus begins delivering students to Lakeville Area Public Schools
Plato parsonage moved to new home in rural New Germany
It is amazing that a family in Waconia was searching for an old farmhouse to move to their Camden Township property and, at the same time, there was a … Read more about Plato parsonage moved to new home in rural New Germany
Operation RoundUp Donates to Local Organizations
Three of the local organizations which applied to the Co-op’s Operation RoundUp Trust for a donation and were awarded funds in spring were Common Cup … Read more about Operation RoundUp Donates to Local Organizations
Wedding Bells for a Couple who met on the Washington D.C. Youth Tour
Five years after meeting on the Washington D.C. Youth Tour, Ethan Ryberg and Vanessa Peterson were married. These two youth tour participants … Read more about Wedding Bells for a Couple who met on the Washington D.C. Youth Tour