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We ask to partner together with our community on a goal of zero public accidents. Awareness is key, take time to look around and up before starting a home project, farm or business activity, or when you are traveling on the road.

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Click below for information on how to read your meter, improved reliability, improved member service and operational efficiency.

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wild rice Electric is adjusting statement timelines

Wild Rice Electric Cooperative is transitioning your billing statements to a monthly calendar format. This change is to be consistent with the way our wholesale power provider, Minnkota Power Cooperative, invoices us. Please click on the button below to see how this transition will take place.

Please call out office at 1-800-244-5709 with any questions.

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4,014

miles of line

Wild Rice maintains 3,497 miles of overhead lines and 517 miles of underground lines.

3,200

square miles

Wild Rice's service area covers roughly 40 miles east and west by 80 miles north and south.

14,447

members

Your cooperative is organized under the co-op principles and owned by you.

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As Wild Rice Electric reopens its lobby doors, we ask you to click on the button below to find out how you can help create a safe and healthy business environment. Wild Rice Electric thanks you for your cooperation and understanding.

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The Electric Cooperative Story

What makes Wild Rice Electric Cooperative different from many utilities? The answer is simple: We are a not-for-profit cooperative and exist for the sole purpose of meeting the needs of our member-owners.

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