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At the end of June, NPL crews were nearing completion of natural gas distribution lines in Parkers Prairie, with construction set to begin in Deer Creek the first week of July.

Lake Region Electric Cooperative (LREC) held its 80th annual meeting Thursday evening, June 1, 2017 at Life Church in Fergus Falls, MN. Approximately 600 members and friends enjoyed a delicious meal catered by the Underwood Lions Club and Central Market, Perham. There were 319 registered members who each received a $10 bill credit for attending the meeting.

A big thank you goes out to all who participated in our 80th annual meeting on June 1st in Fergus Falls. I appreciate your interest and support of Lake Region Electric Cooperative, our Board of Directors, and our outstanding team of employees. It was great to interact with you and we hope that you found the meeting enjoyable and interesting. Construction is Underway: We’ve started the summer construction season at a brisk pace. Our 2017 work plan is slated to be the cooperative’s largest, coming in at around $9 million. We have embarked on an extensive plan that will expand and improve the physical plant assets of our core electric distribution business. Service reliability, safety, and building for future loads are the reasons for this aggressive work plan. When you see our crews or those of our contractors working in your area, know that their work is to ensure the strength and security of the electric cooperative that you own.

In April 2017, the Board of Trustees for Operation Round Up elected to donate $4,200 to assist local organizations.

As the energy industry continues to evolve, Lake Region Electric Cooperative remains committed to meeting, and exceeding, the expectations of our members. We are always looking for ways to create more value for our members, both in the way we do business and with the products we offer. Based on our members’ needs and industry trends, we are adapting our business model to better serve you as your trusted energy provider. This often means thinking differently and being willing to embrace new technologies.

2017 LREC ANNUAL MEETING Mark your calendars for June 1st, 2017! Our 2017 annual meeting will be held at Life Church in Fergus Falls, MN. Registration and meal both begin at 5:00 p.m. and the business meeting begins at 6:30 p.m.

Lake Region Electric Cooperative will be participating in a joint effort to deliver natural gas to the Deer Creek and Parkers Prairie areas. The cooperative’s board of directors recently approved the joint effort with Greater Minnesota Gas, based in Le Sueur, MN. Greater Minnesota Gas will provide the intrastate pipeline to bring a supply of natural gas to the Deer Creek and Parkers Prairie communities and natural gas termination points within the region. From there, Lake Region Electric Cooperative will own and maintain the distribution pipeline that serves the natural gas customers.