June 10, 2021 at 1:12 p.m.
Connect with your co-op at the Lake Country Power annual meeting
The meeting will feature special guests from the Minnesota Department of Commerce and Minnesota Rural Electric Association, the environmental group Fresh Energy, and Great River Energy; LCP's power supplier.
"Whether it's nuclear, wind, natural gas, coal or biomass, the topic of electricity continues to generate headlines, opinions and strong emotions," said Rick Lemonds, general manager of Lake Country Power. "We want to provide members an opportunity to hear from leaders representing various viewpoints and perspectives."
The cost of wholesale power represents more than 55 percent of Lake Country Power's annual budget and has been greatly impacted by government regulations and energy legislation. This changing energy landscape has a direct impact on members' monthly electric bills.
Breakfast and registration for co-op members begins at 8:30 a.m. Not Necessarily Bluegrass, featuring the LaPlant family, will entertain members in the auditorium until the meeting begins at 9:30 a.m.[[In-content Ad]]
Members are encouraged to bring donations for the Second Harvest North Central Food Bank to help stock its shelves. In exchange for cash donations or nonperishable food donations, Lake Country Power will give members up to two compact fluorescent lights during registration. The lights are ENERGY STAR® rated and help reduce energy use in homes and businesses.
Director election results in Districts 3, 6 and 7 will be announced during the business meeting. Candidates running for election include:
District 3: George Harvey, Britt*
District 6: Don Simons, Grand Rapids*
District 7: Craig D. Olson, Culver, and Richard Wallin, Cotton*
*Denotes current LCP Director
All mail ballots must be received at the Grand Rapids post office no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday, June 3. Lake Country Power members may also vote at the annual meeting before the polls close.
Lake Country Power, www.lakecountrypower.coop, is a Touchstone Energy® cooperative serving parts of eight counties in northeastern Minnesota. The rural electric cooperative provides services to nearly 43,000 members and has offices located in Grand Rapids, Kettle River and Mountain Iron.
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