November 2021 Enlightener

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In this month’s Enlightener:

  • Scared of rising propane prices? Protect yourself with electric heat.
  • Value during volatility
  • Annual meeting 2021 – Drive-in style!
  • Lemon poppy seed bread recipe provided by member Norma Anderson
  • Manager and staff reports

October 2021 Enlightener

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In this month’s Enlightener:

  • All-electric compact track loader
  • Is your off-peak heating system ready for winter?
  • Sweet and sour chicken recipe submitted by member Ellen Breneman
  • Autumn crossword puzzle
  • Cold weather rule/energy assistance program
  • Manager and staff reports

2021 Annual Meeting and Report

Our 2021 Annual Meeting will be held on October 1, 2021, at the Lake of the Woods School in Baudette.  The Annual Report to be presented at the meeting may be viewed here.

This year, our annual meeting will be drive-in style! Registration begins at 4 pm, when you can also pick up your free gift and hot dinner provided by West of Border. Enjoy your dinner in your car, while you wait for the 4:45 pm meeting to begin, which we anticipate to be short. One $500 energy bill credit prize will be drawn for, as well as a Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch, an Apple iPad, and a $100 coloring random winner for kids birth through age 18. We hope to see you there!

July 2021 Enlightener

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In this month’s Enlightener:

  • See you at the fair this summer!
  • Nomination process for director election in Districts 5 & 6
  • Successful sessions – major energy legislation passes in ND & MN
  • Rhubarb cheesecake bars recipe submitted by member Jodi Ferrier
  • Commitment to Community – Sharing Success Grant
  • Electronics efficiency crossword puzzle for kids
  • Manager and staff reports

 

June 2021 Enlightener

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In this month’s Enlightener:

  • Stay safe exploring the outdoors this summer
  • Nomination process for director election in Districts 5 & 6
  • Summer energy tips
  • Chocolate cherry cheesecake bars recipe submitted by member Barb Larson
  • Forklift for sale by bid
  • Swimming pool electrical safety crossword for kids
  • Manager’s report

 

May 2021 Enlightener

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In this month’s Enlightener:

  • National Electrical Safety Month tips
  • North Star Knowledge Scholarship winners
  • Looking for unclaimed capital credit recipients
  • Taco pie recipe submitted by member M’liss Erickson
  • Commitment to community unclaimed capital credit donations
  • Staff and manager reports

April 2021 Enlightener

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In this month’s Enlightener:

  • National Lineworker Appreciation Day, April 12, 2021
  • North Star to award Cooperative Knowledge scholarships
  • Power over the market
  • Items for sale on bids
  • Chocolate chip cookie cheesecake bars recipe submitted by member Heather Orton
  • Commitment to community unclaimed capital credit donations
  • Staff and manager reports

March 2021 Enlightener

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In this month’s Enlightener:

  • Is 100% carbon-free electricity possible?
  • North Star selects new General Manager
  • All-of-the-above energy strategy
  • Staff report
  • Pepper Steak with savory sauce recipe submitted by member Martha Karsnia
  • Commitment to community unclaimed capital credit donations

January 2021 Enlightener

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In this month’s Enlightener:

  • ECO Act remains a top legislative priority in 2021
  • Tomato soup recipe submitted by member Marjean Wolff
  • Staff report
  • Weathering winter conditions
  • Electrical contractor classes – online only
  • Heating heroes unmasked
  • Commitment to community unclaimed capital credit donations

December 2020 Enlightener

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In this month’s Enlightener:

  • Stable warmth in unstable times
  • LED Christmas lighting rebate
  • Caramel French toast recipe submitted by Tracey Krohn
  • Commitment to community – unclaimed capital credit donations
  • Manager and staff reports