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By TJ
Cresco, IA | Rushford, MN (10 a.m. June 1, 2021
) MiEnergy Cooperative recently received recognition in the national 2021 Spotlight on Excellence Awards program, sponsored by the Council of Rural Electric Communicators (CREC) and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA). MiEnergy received a Silver Award in the Best Annual Report Category for “Driving Change.” The marketing team of Annie Hoiland and Brenda Tesch, both of Rushford, and Meagan Moellers, of Cresco, created the award-winning report.
“Printed publications, social media, and videos are all more important than ever to keep members updated on issues affecting the electric cooperatives and their members,” said Scott Peterson, senior vice president of communications for NRECA.
January 5
Local restaurants encourage diners to support United Way
Throughout the months of October and November, local restaurants teamed up with United Way of 1000 Lakes to participate in this yearâs Dining United, which helps to raise funds for their annual campaign. Participating restaurants included 17th Street Grill, Bixbys, Brewed Awakenings, Culverâs, Forest Lake Lounge and downstairs steakhouse, Locker Room Bar and Grill, Pickled Loon Saloon, Rapids Brewing Company, Toivoâs Restaurant and Sports Bar, Unwined Up North and Zorbaz on Pokegama Lake. Each restaurant donated a percentage of sales from breakfast, lunch and dinner menu items to United Way and raised over $4,800 to support individuals and families hoping to reach their highest potential in the Itasca Area.