United Way honors Dakota Electric’s volunteer efforts

Dakota Electric Association recently received the Best Caring Connection Involvement award from the Greater Twin Cities United Way at the agency’s Campaign Victory Celebration and 2012 Best Of Awards at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The award recognized Dakota Electric’s community involvement and volunteer efforts last year. During 2012, the electric cooperative celebrated its 75th anniversary and promoted volunteerism among its employees and board of directors. The cooperative personnel volunteered at many events all year long, providing more than 366 hours of service. Accepting the award for all Dakota Electric employees were, from left, Janet Lekson, Margaret Schreiner, Steve Krech, Greg Miller, Joe Miller and Malinda Mehrhoff. (Photo submitted)