Cass County Electric Cooperative
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‘Carrying my tools’
New Cass County Electric Cooperative leader Paul Matthys reflects on his journey from tradesman to CEO.
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A man for the membership
Cass County Electric Cooperative CEO Marshal Albright will retire in April after 37 years of service.
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Remaining reliable
Every year, Minnkota's crews work to keep our members and our region more reliable.
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No time to freeze
Minnkota Power Cooperative and Cass County Electric Cooperative recently battled the effects of a rare Christmas ice storm.
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Minnkota crews respond to Christmas ice storm damage
More than 50 transmission line poles are downed or damaged in southeastern North Dakota following a destructive ice storm.
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Lights out!
Sydnee Gorder, daughter of Cass County Electric Cooperative lineworker Kelsey Gorder, has brought a national boxing championship title to the Red River Valley.
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Rounding up for their communities
Minnkota members have provided nearly $7.9 million to charitable causes through Operation Round Up®.
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Heart of the community
Hospice of the Red River Valley is preparing for a new hospice house in South Fargo, served by Cass County Electric Cooperative.
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Bringing the heat in the glass industry
Fargo’s Cardinal IG glass plant has found growing power in its partnership with Cass County Electric Cooperative.
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Reliable power for reliable packages
The FAR1 Amazon Fulfillment Center has become the latest Cass County Electric Cooperative member in a growing Fargo community.
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Collaborate, innovate, cultivate, repeat
The Fargo-based Grand Farm initiative is leveraging local and global partners to electrify the future of agriculture.
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Cooperation for travel electrification
Minnkota’s member cooperatives are building out a network of electric vehicle fast chargers to help connect the service area.
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Electric bus makes the grade
West Fargo Public Schools has experienced transportation savings and benefits after a year with an electric addition to the fleet.
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Powered-up park patrol
Fargo Parks and Fargo Police are enjoying the benefits of an electric patrol motorcycle, supported in part by Cass County Electric Cooperative.
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Cooperative blood
Retirement isn’t the end of the electric line for the Thronson family, as three sons carry on the cooperative tradition.
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Co-op values conquer COVID-19
Minnkota’s member cooperatives used their resources and ingenuity to safely and effectively serve their communities through the pandemic.
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Electric transportation celebration
Minnkota and Nodak Electric Cooperative invite the community to two days of EVs, eats and education.
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Plugged-in pioneers for education transportation
Minnkota joined West Fargo Public Schools and its partners to unveil North Dakota's first all-electric school bus.
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Minnkota completes Fargo power upgrades
Minnkota Power Cooperative has wrapped up a major conversion project to prepare for the heightened electricity needs of the Fargo-West Fargo community.