WILD RICE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE Wild Rice Electric Cooperative | Mahnomen, MinnesotaACCOUNTANT Bring your accounting expertise to a team that powers our communities. Wild Rice Electric Cooperative is looking for a detail-oriented Accountant to help keep our financial recordsaccurate, our reporting on track, and our cooperative running strong. If you enjoy solving problems, workingacross departments, and…
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It’s National Co-op Month, and Wild Rice Electric is celebrating by promoting the benefits cooperatives have in our local communities. To give a better understanding of what a cooperative is, and their role in rural communities, Wild Rice Electric CEO Tommy Houdek explains what they are, and their history. Houdek says area residents who are…
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Fall Harvest continues to move along, and Wild Rice Electric is reminding area farmers to watch for powerlines when entering and leaving their fields. Wild Rice Electric CEO Tommy Houdek tells us more. If you do strike a power line, Houdek says that it’s important that you stay in your vehicle, and contact help immediately. …
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Here’s an update on the storms that moved through the region Thursday. There were no reports of injuries in the region. There were many Wild Rice Electric customers who lost power yesterday, as Wild Rice President and CEO Tommy Houdek explains. Polk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland tells R&J News the winds were so strong…
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With planting season currently underway Wild Rice Electric in Mahnomen is reminding producers to beware of electric poles and wires while they are working in their fields. Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric tells us more. If you do hit a powerline, Houdek reminds you, and any onlookers to remain in their vehicle until help…
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This week is National Energy Saving Week and residents across the region are encouraged to take steps in conserving energy. Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric Cooperative in Mahnomen shares some simple tips and tricks you can do to cut back on your energy bill. If you’re trying to cut down on your heating bill,…
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Its National Energy Saving Week, and energy cooperatives across the nation are encouraging their members to do their part in conserving our energy resources. Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric in Mahnomen says one of the best ways to save energy is to invest in more efficient systems, especially as rebates may be available to…
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Winter is fast approaching, which means Minnesota and North Dakota residents will see a steady increase on their energy bills, as homeowners will have to use more power to heat their homes. Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric shares some simple things homeowners can do to be more energy efficient, which could lead to savings…
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October is National Co-op month, and area cooperatives are celebrating by promoting the benefits of being in a co-op. Tommy Houdek of Mahnomen based Wild Rice Electric tells us more about some of the benefits of being a member in a cooperative. Houdek says another benefit of being in a cooperative is the opportunity to…
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Storms ravaged Northwest Minnesota and the Eastern Half of North Dakota this week, causing a lot of damage to infrastructure, and nature, which left many without power. One energy cooperative that was hit hard was Wild Rice Electric. Tommy Houdek of Wild Rice Electric tells us more about some damage that was reported across their…
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