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North Tailwater Recreation area and section of Volksweg bike path remain closed
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Warmer weather has finally arrived and with it comes plans to enjoy the campgrounds and recreational facilities in the Lake Red Rock area. Missouri River Energy Services (MRES), the builder of the Red Rock Hydroelectric Project (RRHP), reminds outdoor enthusiasts that the North Tailwater Recreation area and a section of the Volksweg bike path remain closed to the public until RRHP opens for commercial operation. The closures will ensure the safety of the public and workers still on site.
MRES members recognized as a reliable public power provider
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Five members of Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) are among the 114 public power utilities nationwide to be recognized this year for outstanding service under the American Public Power Association’s (APPA) Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® program.
Eleven MRES member utilities and one associate recognized for reliable electric service to their communities
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Eleven public power utilities that are members of Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) and one associate have earned national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability in 2019. Certificates of Excellence in Reliability were awarded by the American Public Power Association (www.PublicPower.org), a trade organization that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities.
WMMPA purchases Marshall, Minn., Wind Farm
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The Western Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (WMMPA) on March 31, 2020, executed agreements to purchase the Marshall Wind Farm, comprised of nine 2.1 megawatt (MW) wind turbine generators located near Marshall. The project has a total generation capacity of 18.9 MW.