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FMEC celebrates opening of new Albert Lea home
(Left to right) Director Larry Irvine, Director Bill Trygstad, President & CEO, Jim Krueger and Director Frank Fryer. Photo courtesy of FMEC.
Construction recently completed on new $17 million facility.
Posted: Jun 23, 2021 4:33 PM
Posted By: Mike Bunge
ALBERT LEA, Minn. – Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative (FMEC) held a ribbon cutting event Wednesday to celebrate the opening of its new $17 million facility.
Located in the 33000 block of Bridge Avenue, just north of Interstate 90, the new FMEC building is about 97,000 square feet and sits on about 25.6 acres of land.
“The new facility provides much-needed additional space, improved security, updated technology, and enhanced operational efficiencies. All of our equipment, trucks and employees are now in one location,” said Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative President & CEO, Jim Krueger.