Dakota Energy Cooperative

06/05/2026

When the storm knocks it down, they go to work. Crews were restoring power south of Wolsey today, working hard to get the lights back on for those who need it.

06/02/2026

36 years. Countless storms, miles of line, and a career built on showing up when it mattered most.
Tim Goetz is retiring from Dakota Energy, leaving behind a strong legacy of hard work and dedication to our members and crews. Wishing you a great retirement, Tim! Thank you for everything. 👏🎉

05/31/2026

Our June Cooperative Connections newsletter is out now! Catch up on what’s happening at Dakota Energy. 🔌⚡

Read Dakota Energy's monthly Cooperative Connections magazine.

05/29/2026

Behind every flick of a switch is a lineman who made it possible, working through tough conditions so others don’t have to.

05/28/2026

⭐ Employee Spotlight ⭐

It's long overdue, but we'd like to officially welcome two newer faces to the Dakota Energy team!

Eric has been putting his expertise to work managing our electric motor program, repairing and servicing motors while helping expand this valuable addition to our operations.

Carter recently joined the Miller office as our newest apprentice lineman and is already hard at work learning the system, gaining hands-on experience, and working alongside our line crews.

We're grateful to have both Eric and Carter on the team and look forward to all they'll accomplish at Dakota Energy. If you see them around, be sure to say hello and help us give them a warm welcome!

05/27/2026

Farm safety reminder: Always look up and be aware of overhead power lines before moving equipment or working in fields.

⚠️ If you contact a power line:
• Stay in the equipment if possible
• Call 911 and Dakota Energy immediately
• Keep others away from the area
• Do NOT touch the equipment and ground at the same time

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Enjoy the long weekend! 🌟

05/21/2026

During Electrical Safety Month, we’re reminding our communities that staying safe around electricity starts with awareness, preparation, and making safety a habit every day. Our crews train for it year-round because keeping the lights on starts with keeping people safe. 💡👷

05/20/2026

It’s been a busy season for Dakota Energy crews! From converting overhead lines to underground service to helping members with wiring updates in homes and shops, our linemen and electricians are putting in the work.

Planning a project? Contact us to get started or learn more about how we can help.

05/19/2026

Power has now been restored to all affected areas. If you are still without service, please contact our office at (605) 352-8591. We appreciate your patience and understanding. ⚡

We are currently experiencing an outage affecting the Wolsey substation due to a contractor striking our underground utilities. As a result, the north circuit is currently off, impacting members in the east and south surrounding areas of Wessington.

Our crews are on site working to assess and safely restore power as quickly as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding while repairs are underway.

We will provide updates as more information becomes available.