The following are two good sources of information covering the beginning, development and early history of Red Lake Electric Cooperative.
The Beginning and Development of Red Lake Electric Cooperative was written in 1981 by Millard F. Dailey – member, director, officer and pioneer of Red Lake Electric Cooperative.
“We feel that the story of Red Lake Electric is an inspiring and interesting one, and of which all the membership can well be justly proud.” – Millard F. Dailey
“We feel that the story of Red Lake Electric is an inspiring and interesting one, and of which all the membership can well be justly proud.” – Millard F. Dailey
“We feel that the story of Red Lake Electric is an inspiring and interesting one, and of which all the membership can well be justly proud.” – Millard F. Dailey
Where we are
- Red Lake Electric Cooperative headquarters is located in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota.
- Red Lake Electric Cooperative is in charge of maintaining 2,287 miles of overhead line and 381 miles of underground line.
- Red Lake Electric Cooperative has 5,811 electric services.
- Red Lake Electric Cooperative's system has nine substations.
Where your power comes from
- The energy Red Lake Electric Cooperative distributes is purchased from Minnkota Power Cooperative, our wholesale power supplier whose corporate headquarters is located in Grand Forks, N.D. Minnkota's electric generation portfolio includes a diverse mix of coal, wind and hydro resources for an all-of-the-above energy strategy.
Who we are
- Red Lake Electric Cooperative is committed to enhancing the quality of life of its members, consistent with cooperative principles. Your cooperative has been delivering reliable electric energy to its member-owners since 1940 using technology and innovative services to meet the needs of agricultural, commercial and residential members alike.
- RLEC’s service area covers 2,400 square miles. Included are all of Red Lake County and Pennington County, and parts of Marshall County, Polk County and the area served by Red Lake Electric Cooperative on the lands of the Red Lake Band of Chippewa. REC has 18 employees and nine member-directors.
