Rural energy facilities in Iowa and Minnesota receive federal funding

USDA funds rural energy

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(ABC 6 News) — Federal dollars are headed to several rural energy facilities in Minnesota and Iowa.

Dairyland Power Cooperative is one of 16 recipients splitting the $7 billion to help expand clean energy.

Dairyland supports Freeborn Mower Electric Co-Op, People’s Energy Co-Op, and the Mi-Energy Co-Op.

These serve customers in Albert Lea, Oronoco, Rushford, and Cresco.