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Runestone Electric Association's rates and policies are the responsibility of an elected seven-member board of directors. As a co-op member, you are entitled to vote for the director from your district every three years. Any member residing in the district may seek the position of district director. Your directors are your voice in the operation of your co-op. Director qualifications are set forth by REA's Bylaws.
Current directors are:
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District One Wilbur Burquest 15656 County Road 14 NE Eagle Bend, MN 56446 (218) 943-2233 |
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District Two Barbara Johnson, Board Secretary 14869 Miltona West Rd NW Miltona, MN 56354 (320) 834-2498 |
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District Three Audrey Hjelle, Board President 20340 180th. Ave. Barrett, MN 56311 (320) 528-2383 |
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District Four Ronald Holm 9933 Country Ln SW Farwell, MN 56327 (320) 283-5565 |
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District Five William O'Brien, Board Treasurer 5809 O'Brien Road NE Nelson, MN 56355 (320) 762-1961 |
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District Six Bryan Withers, Board Vice President 5128 Co Rd 2 SE Osakis, MN 56360 (320) 859-4437 |
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District Seven Michael E. Johnson 24206 340 Ave Starbuck, MN 56381 (320) 239-2794 |
Runestone Electric Association's service territory is divided into seven districts. Each district elects a representative to serve a three-year term on the board of directors. The map below shows districts as they are defined by township.

Election Cycle
District 1&4: 2013
District 3,6&7: 2014
District 2&5: 2012