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Heidi put her electric cooperative's EV to the test. Even I was surprised at how long she had to sit and wait for the battery to recharge. It's also interesting how drastically the cold weather in Montana and North Dakota impacts EV performance.

A secret agreement brokered between the Biden White House and a few powerful interests in the Pacific Northwest could have devastating consequences for Montanans when it comes to the price of electricity. The secret deal also locked out Montana tribes.

Is it some crazed whacko? Is it organized terrorism? Or is it someone just trying to cause chaos? There's been multiple attacks, including shootings in states like Oregon, Washington, and North Carolina. Thankfully Montana now has strong laws on the books.

Electric cars. Electric lawnmowers. A garbage truck with electric technology. A farm tractor with electric technology. All of these will be on display at the trade show for the upcoming "Electrify the Big Sky" event in Missoula.

We're taking Montana's leading statewide radio talk show back out on the road for our Hometown Handshake. Thanks to our friends at Pharm406, "Montana Talks with Aaron Flint" is hitting the road once again in the days ahead for Great Falls, Whitefish, and Columbia Falls.

Are we too reliant on unreliable power like wind and solar? Here's the full audio of our conversation with Ryan Hall from the Montana Electric Cooperative's Association.

This month, with Veterans Day taking place every November 11th, the coops published a very cool edition of the Rural Montana magazine featuring veteran employees who work for the electric cooperatives all across the state. Also featured in the magazine are veterans who serve on the boards of Montana’s electric cooperatives.

Normally at this time of year, these Montanans are battling subzero temperatures to keep the lights on for us back here in Montana. Now, they're in the opposite of extremes- with high temperatures, high humidity, sunburns, and bodies covered in bug bites- not to mention a long day of hard work.

Whether it's campaign finance law, working with the media, and what all it takes to actually pull off a successful campaign- maybe you've thought about running for office, but don't know where to start.

He's the new power behind the folks that do more than keep the lights on for you. Glasgow native Gary Wiens was just named CEO of the Montana Electric Cooperative Association (MECA).