For 78 years, Minnkota Power Cooperative has played a major role in bringing a better quality of life to the residents of eastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. Today, 11 member-owner distribution cooperatives receive their electric energy from Minnkota. These co-ops, in turn, serve more than 136,000 retail consumers, including many of the region’s schools, farms, homes and businesses. Corporate headquarters for Minnkota are located in Grand Forks, N.D. The primary source of generation is the Milton R. Young Station, located 35 miles northwest of Bismarck. An abundant coal supply from BNI Coal Ltd. has contributed to Minnkota’s success.