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Address: 6590 State Highway 27, P.O. Box 66 Wheaton, MN 56296 USA

Phone Number: Toll-free phone: 800-927-5443 || Local phone: 320-563-8616

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

 

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$1500 Basin Electric Scholarship

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Keira Kohl of Lidgerwood, ND is the daughter of Sandra Kohl and is a senior at Rosholt High School. After graduation, Keira plans to pursue a degree in Nursing at South Dakota State University.

$1000 Basin Electric Scholarship

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Kiera Wiertzema of Breckenridge, MN is the daughter of Daniel and Kim Wiertzema and is a senior at Breckenridge High School. After graduation, Kiera plans to obtain a Liberal Arts Transfer Degree from NDSCS before transferring to Minnesota State University Moorhead for a degree in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences.

$500 Traverse Electric Scholarship

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Adria Bartnick of Sisseton, SD is the daughter of Michael and Rachel Bartnick and is a senior at Rosholt High School.  After graduation, Adria plans to attend North Dakota State University for a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences / Elementary Education.

$500 Traverse Electric Scholarship

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Piper Goodhart of Beardsley, MN is the daughter of Wayne and Sarah Goodhart and is a senior at Sisseton High School.  After graduation, Piper plans to attend South Dakota State University for a degree in Biology: Human Dynamics.

 

$500 Traverse Electric Scholarship

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Emily Kellen of Beardsley, MN is the daughter of Robin and Leanne Kellen and is a senior at Clinton Graceville Beardsley High School.  After graduation, Emily plans to attend the University of Wisconsin-River Falls for a degree in Business Finance.

$500 Traverse Electric Scholarship

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Valerie Myrum of Sisseton, SD is the daughter of Curtis and Tiffany Myrum and is a senior at Sisseton High School.  After graduation, Valerie plans to attend Lakes Area Technical College for a degree in Ag-Business and Precision Technology.

$500 Traverse Electric Scholarship

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London Rinke of Wheaton, MN is the daughter of James and Tracie Rinke and is a senior at Wheaton Area High School.  After graduation, London plans to attend the University of South Dakota for a degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology.

$500 Traverse Electric Scholarship

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Leah Hart of Campbell, MN is the daughter of Kelly and Jessica Hart and is a senior at Campbell-Tintah High School.  After graduation, Leah plans to attend NDSCS to obtain a Liberal Arts Transfer Degree before transferring to the University of North Dakota for a degree in Nursing.

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2026 BASIN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AND THERE ARE SEVERAL WAYS YOU CAN GET YOURS:

1. Go to our website: www.traverseelectric.com/scholarship-information

2. Ask your high school counselor - applications were mailed to the area high schools this week.

3. Stop by our office and ask for an application.

4. Applications can be sent via mail or e-mail upon request. We can be reached by calling 320-563-8616 or toll free at 1-800-927-5443. You can also send an e-mail to klupkes@traverseelectric.com.

Applications are due in our office on or before February 17, 2026.

 

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Traverse Electric Cooperative
6590 State Highway 27
P.O. Box 66
Wheaton, MN 56296 USA

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
(Central Time Zone)

Toll-free phone: 800-927-5443
Local phone: 320-563-8616

This institution is an equal opportunity provider & employer

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    • Distributed Generation
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    • SmartHub
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      • General Service - Single Phase
      • GENERAL SERVICE - TIME OF USE - SINGLE PHASE
      • Irrigation
      • 5/7 Interruptible Rate
      • Multi-Phase Service & Large Single Phase
      • Railroad Rate
      • Renewable Energy Credit Rate
      • Report an Outage
      • Seasonal Service
      • Service Request
      • Small Commercial
      • Special Electric Heat Rate
  • Home and Business
    • AMI Metering
    • Electrical Inspectors
    • Electrician Services
    • Energy Assistance
    • Energy Calculator
    • Generators
    • Rebates and Incentives
    • Renewable Energy Program
    • Underground Utilities
    • Water Heaters
  • Cooperative
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • Board Meeting Highlights
    • Board Meetings
    • Board of Directors
    • Contact Us
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Monthly Newsletters
    • Service Territory
    • Staff
    • Touchstone Energy Savings
    • What is a Cooperative
    • Policies
      • Charges for Property Damage - Building Moves - Etc
      • Cold Weather
      • Consumer Credit Card Use
      • Energy Efficiency, Conservation and Generator Program
      • Energy Resources Conservation Loan Program
      • Glossary of Terms and Definitions
      • Identity Theft - Privacy Policy
      • Liability
      • Load Management
      • Nature and Quality of Service
      • Neutral-to-Earth Voltages
      • Safety, Reliability and Service Quality
      • Standard Rules, Regulations and Pricing
      • Statement of Nondiscrimination
  • Community
    • Announcements
    • Annual Meeting
    • District Meeting
    • Links
    • Recipes
    • REED Fund
    • Scholarship Information
    • Who Powers Who
    • Youth Tour
    • Outage Tools
      • Storm Center
    • Safety
      • Safety Checklist
      • Safety Quiz
  • Employee Intranet