John Juba, coal yard operator A at Leland Olds Station, saw a sight he hadn’t seen in years, thanks to historical video on Basin Electric’s … [Read more...]
Powerful partnerships built a transmission system
November 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
“Geography has made us neighbors. History has made us friends. Economics has made us partners, and necessity has made us allies. Those whom God has … [Read more...]
Basin Electric’s history (Video shown at 50th anniversary celebration)
November 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
As complex as the Basin Electric system has become, it was built on a simple cooperative principal: people helping people accomplish a common … [Read more...]
What do Basin Electric’s members believe?
November 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
At the 1967 Annual Meeting, the membership of Basin Electric adopted a statement of ideals and objectives. This list of things "We believe..." has … [Read more...]
Basin Electric wind project featured on Chevy’s website
November 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Basin Electric's Crow Lake Wind Project in South Dakota is being featured on Chevrolet’s website. It is one of 16 new projects Chevrolet recently … [Read more...]
Great-granddaughter of Basin Electric original incorporator shares history
November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Angela Scott is the great-granddaughter of Oscar Torstenson, an incorporator of Basin Electric from Minnesota Valley Cooperative Light and Power … [Read more...]
Former employee congratulates Basin Electric on 50th anniversary
November 16, 2011 By 2 Comments
Basin Electric's 50th anniversary celebration was a great opportunity to bring together current and former employees, friends and family. Former … [Read more...]
A look back at Basin Electric 50th anniversary celebration
November 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
What a night! About 2,200 Basin Electric employees, retirees, friends and family celebrated the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of the … [Read more...]
Original incorporator attends 50th anniversary celebration
November 11, 2011 By 1 Comment
Leroy Schecher, the only surviving incorporator of Basin Electric, attended our 2011 Annual Meeting. Listen as he talks about the day Basin … [Read more...]
Harper addresses the Basin Electric membership for the last time as CEO
November 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
In March of this year, Basin Electric's CEO and General Manager Ron Harper announced he would retire at the close of 2011. That means this week's … [Read more...]
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