HIGHLINE notes

The community’s fair, pg. 4
Seasonal apprentices are here, pg. 8
Welcome to the team, pg. 10
Red River Valley Fair
July 4-13

The community’s fair, pg. 4
Seasonal apprentices are here, pg. 8
Welcome to the team, pg. 10
Red River Valley Fair
July 4-13
In past articles and at our annual and member meetings, I’ve spoken about the ongoing leadership transition and natural attrition occurring at Cass County Electric. On April 1, 2025, our Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) retired after 35-plus years at the cooperative. That date also marked one full year for both our new Vice President of Member and Energy Services and for me as President and CEO. Our Manager of Human Resources brings 25-plus years of cooperative experience and has been with CCEC for the past two years, and our Vice President of Engineering and Operations has been in her role for almost 10 years and with the cooperative for 30plus years.
After giving our new leaders time to settle into their roles and responsibilities, we have been working on a new Strategic Business Plan, including initiatives, benchmarking, prioritizing, and setting goals with timelines.
Looking ahead, we are also preparing for a leadership transition in Engineering and Operations within the next few years.
Part of my role involves working with the executive leadership team to align departmental strategies with our overall company goals and initiatives. Building a strong team is essential to providing the leadership and direction our employees and members deserve.
Reducing our annual budget increase by 0.5% to 1% is one new strategic initiative that I have been working on with our CFO, Andy Weiss. By lowering the budget cap—set by our board of directors—we aim to manage expenses more effectively, preserve a healthy balance sheet, and ensure long-term financial stability. Andy will continue overseeing our long-term debt and ensuring a well-balanced emergency fund portfolio. Andy and I work closely with the board of directors on all financial goals, initiatives, and actions.
I have tasked Mitch Lyter, our CIO, with leading our newly developed Technology Committee. This committee is responsible for evaluating all technology-related matters across the cooperative. Under Mitch’s leadership, the Technology Committee is taking on a key initiative: evaluating the benefits, risks, and opportunities of emerging technologies— particularly artificial intelligence. This team will also continue to focus on cybersecurity to ensure
the safety of our members’ data and information.
Chad Brousseau, Vice President of Member and Energy Services, is responsible for engaging with our members, including payment options, online tools, managing donations, community service, and working on our new technology projects. Chad and his team are collaborating with Engineering on a new home battery storage project. This project is taking place at a member’s home that is participating in our residential time-of-day rate. Once sufficient data is collected, we’ll share findings and next steps with our members.
Jodi Bullinger, Vice President of Engineering and Operations, has devoted nearly her entire career to Cass County Electric. Under her leadership, the team has achieved record levels of reliability for our members and made significant advancements in the development of our distribution system. As she prepares for retirement in the next year or two, Jodi is actively mentoring her team to ensure a smooth transition of leadership and responsibilities.
As we navigate this season of leadership transition and strategic innovation, one thing remains unchanged: our commitment to you, our members. With fresh ideas, decades of experience, and a shared vision for the future, we're ready to power the next chapter— together.
The Cass County Electric Board of Directors met in person on May 28, 2025, and discussed the following topics:
• Moved to approve the May 2025 consent agenda of the regular board meeting consisting of minutes, monthly department reports, director expense report, 2023 Writeoff Report, and the April Purchased Power Adjustment (PPA).
• Received the Chairman’s Report from Director Mitzel.
• President/CEO Paul Matthys gave the President’s Report reporting on updates from meetings and events attended.
• Director Ackerman received her CCD (Certified Cooperative Director) certificate and was recognized by staff and directors.
• Director Mitzel received his BLC (Board Leadership Credential) certificate and was recognized by staff and directors.
• Received the April 2025 financial report.
• Received an update from Minnkota Power.
• Received an update from Angela Carlson, President of the NDAREC board of directors.
• Received a report from the Operations and Administration Committee.
• Received a report from the Rate, Audit, and Finance Committee.
• Moved to approve May 2025 capital credit estate payments.
• Reviewed upcoming meetings and events.
The next board meeting is July 29, 2025.
Director Glenn Mitzel has resigned from the District 6 seat, creating a vacancy. Per CCEC bylaws, the board of directors appointed Director Terry Kraft to fill the District 6 seat. This created a vacancy in the At-Large Director seat, which the board of directors filled by appointing Glenn Mitzel. Both the District 6 and the At-Large Board of Directors seats for Cass County Electric Cooperative will be up for re-election at the April 2026 Annual Meeting.
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Vanessa Kummer
Stacey Ackerman
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Wendy Loucks
Kalvin Hoff, Treasurer
Terry Kraft, Vice Chair
Executive Staff: Paul Matthys, President/CEO
Jodi Bullinger, VP of Engineering & Operations
Chad Brousseau, VP of Member & Energy Services
Andy Weiss, VP of Corporate Services & CFO
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Red River Valley Fair Association preps for another summer of midway thrills, ag education
July 4-13, 2025
Take a guided tour of the Ag Education Center — scan to watch the video!
"We don’t just close the gates and reopen next summer—this is year-round magic." -Cashman
It’s coming – the fast rides, the fried foods, the frenetic energy of families from all over the region. The Red River Valley Fair will open its gates July 4-13 for 10 packed days of summer excellence. As much as you can’t wait to hit the West Fargo fairgrounds, there’s one person who’s likely even more impatient. And that’s Red River Valley Fair Association CEO Cody Cashman.
“I'm still a little kid when it comes to the fair. I grew up in the fair business. My dad runs a fair. When the rides showed up, you’d start rubbing your hands together,” Cashman said, palm to palm. “Running my own fair has always been a goal. And so now that I have my own, it's just so exciting to see the carnival show up.”
This will be Cashman’s fifth summer at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, and he and his team pride themselves on making each Red River Valley Fair more extraordinary than the last. This summer, the fair will feature its signature top-notch
lineup of Grandstand acts like Kane Brown, The All-American Rejects and Boyz II Men. However, the fair has added a “dirt series” touting a first-ever combine demolition derby on opening day, July 4, followed by a fireworks show.
The best part? Opening day events will be completely free for visitors, and daily gate admission for the rest of the fair has dropped from $15 to just $10 in 2025.
“We just want to give back to the community. We want this to be their fair,” Cashman said. “We're someone's Disney World, you know, and we have to make sure that every single day we show up with the same mindset.”
Visitors to this year’s Red River Valley Fair will have access to their favorite carnival rides, games, and food on a stick, but also special experiences in the fairgrounds’ outer buildings. There will be an air-conditioned facility for the sweltering afternoons,
a Kid Zone with 17,000 square feet of free activities like mini golf and face painting, a Sip ND building for local beer and wine connoisseurs, and a Renaissance Fair building to offer visitors a preview of Red River Valley Fair’s popular summer event. But there are a couple of buildings that are especially close to Cashman’s heart, facilities that house the fair’s Livestock Enrichment Program for area students and the newly developed Ag Education Center.
“We feel that the fair's responsibility, in our position, is to teach the general public about where their food comes from and how important agriculture is,” Cashman said. “So that's what we focus on in this building.”
The Ag Education Center is a reimagining of the Ag Center that has been a part of the fairgrounds for 15 years. With the help of local commodity organizations like the North Dakota Soybean Council
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From cows to concerts. Carnival rides to corn mazes. Costumes to crops. The RRVF has it all!
and Corn Council, the fair team revitalized the building into an interactive learning space. Visitors can experience 3-D crop displays, see live bees working in a hive, milk a life-size replica of a dairy cow, and drop into agriculture careers in an immersive reality room.
The new Ag Education Center opened a year ago as a year-round
"Whether you’re 1 or 101, there’s something for you here."
- Cashman
destination for school field trips and family outings, with 60-70 visitors per day. Cashman says they plan to have 50,000-60,000 go through the building during this year’s fair.
“As you see, we have a corn floor, the only one in the world,” he said, pointing to the epoxied kernels under his feet. “We had a farmer find out that the floor was going to be
made of corn. He calls me up and says, ‘Cody, I'm the only one that's going to have corn in that floor. I'm donating whatever you need.’”
The support of the community is the key ingredient that keeps the fair gates open year after year. When Cashman and his family moved here mid-pandemic from Maryland in May 2020, he was dropped into a
"We are so happy to have Cass County Electric as a presenting sponsor. Not only for Holiday Lights, but our Kids Day. They help us with everything; when we ask, they're there, and that's crucial. I mean, that's being missed in this world. It's that type of relationship where they see somebody who needs help and they just step up." - Cashman
nightmare scenario – figuring out how to keep the organization going after being forced to cancel the summer’s biggest event.
“We needed sponsorship dollars and we had none coming in. Cass County Electric knew this. They reached out to us and I met a lady named Jocelyn,” Cashman said, referring to Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) Communications Manager Jocelyn Hovland. “She calls us up and says, ‘Hey, we want to suapport you and be the presenting sponsor of the drive-in movie series.’ And it was a huge bump. It kept us going.”
“Teaming up with the fair for the drivein movie series during COVID gave us a chance to bring safe, nostalgic joy to families during a tough time,” Hovland said. “But more than that, it was about showing up for one of our longtime member nonprofits when it mattered most. It demonstrated the power of creative partnerships – and the importance of being there for our members when they need it.”
Since that collaboration, CCEC has continued to partner with the Red River Valley Fair, sponsoring special events like Kids Day and Holiday Lights. Recently, the co-op’s board of directors voted to donate a bucket truck to help the fair staff maintain its 400-acre property.
“Our partnership reflects a shared commitment to the region and a mutual focus on education, engagement and agriculture,” Hovland added. “It's a relationship built on trust, aligned values and a genuine love for this area.”
As Cashman counts down the days until the gates open on July 4, he’s eager to see his own kids enjoy the fair. He wants them to find the same bliss he experienced when he was young, that he hopes to experience for the next several decades. As he says it, their dad has the coolest job in the world.
“I really do think the future's bright. I think that we're only going to grow from here,” he said. “If the community's behind us, we can't fail.”
Aug. 2-3 & 9-10, 2025
Sept. 9-11, 2025
Sept. 26 - Oct. 26, 2025 Fridays – Sundays
Opening: November 29
Last day: December 31
Spring 2026
A journeyman lineworker’s job goes beyond poles and power lines—and our apprenticeship program prepares workers for it all. Cass County Electric’s program combines 8,000 hours of hands-on training with 150 hours of technical study, and we’re excited to welcome this year’s seasonal apprentices.
No matter where you live, your home will experience power surges, and surprisingly, they are a common occurrence. Power surges can damage valuable electronics like TVs and computers, along with smaller, more sensitive devices like smartphones and tablets. To protect the devices you care about most, investing in surge protection is vital.
Protection is important
Surge protectors come in handy during summer storms and help shield your devices from sudden spikes in power. A typical plug-in surge protector detects and diverts excess voltage to the ground wire before a surge can harm your electronics. They often look like power strips and offer outlets for multiple devices. For broader protection, consider a whole home surge protector, which safeguards your home's entire electrical system at the main panel—protecting everything from kitchen appliances to HVAC systems.
Power events are a frequent occurrence
Many people naturally think of lightning strikes when naming something that causes a power surge. However, the most common electrical surges are
caused by sudden increases in power when large appliances are turned on. The most typical culprits are refrigerators and air conditioners, but that doesn’t mean smaller devices like hairdryers and power tools can’t do as much harm over time. Low-level surges won’t blow fuses or trip circuit breakers, but they can gradually degrade internal circuitry until your electronics stop working.
Purchase the right surge protection
There are many options for surge protectors. Three important factors to consider when shopping are:
• The number of outlets
• Joule rating
• Clamping voltage
The joule rating is the amount of energy that can be absorbed, and the clamping voltage is the amount of voltage that redirects excess electricity.
The options are endless, with a variety of features from fireproof casings to USB chargers, widespaced outlets, and energy-saving modes. And if you're looking for the most comprehensive defense, a whole home surge protector offers long-term value and peace of mind by stopping surges at the source.
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Hometown: Colman, South Dakota
Education:
Associate’s degree in accounting, banking/finance option from Lake Area Technical College
Tell us about your career: I have previously worked in the accounting department for radio and restaurant management.
Tell us about your family: I live in West Fargo with my husband and have 2 daughters in college and a son who will be a junior.
Favorite season: Fall. It's jeans and sweatshirt weather and the fall colors!
Hobbies:
Spending time with family and friends. I enjoy outdoor activities and scrapbooking photos.
What advice have you received that was the most impactful? Being the bigger person. Accepting and learning from mistakes so you can grow as a person and with society.
If you won the lottery, what is your first purchase? A family trip to either Alaska or Hawaii.
Favorite food: Chicken wonton tacos and scotcharoo bars!
Eidsvold, Power Control Technician
Hometown: Moorhead, Minnesota
Education:
North Dakota State College of Science (NDSCS)
Tell us about your career: I was and electrician for 11 years before coming to CCEC.
Tell us about your family: We have a busy family, with three daughters, ages 10, 7, and 2.
Favorite season: Fall
Hobbies: I enjoy hunting, fishing, and watching sports.
What advice have you received that was the most impactful? If you believe you can, your halfway there.
If you won the lottery, what is your first purchase? Land
Favorite food: Jerky
• 102-kW solar array (DC rating)
• The land is leased from the City of Fargo.
• Prairie Restorations planted low-growing natural prairie grass around the arrays that requires minimal maintenance and provides a natural habitat for wildlife.
• 324 panels total, divided into three separate arrays of 108 panels.
• Panels are 315 watts each.
• Optimal 40-degree array angle for peak production in northern latitudes.
• The first community solar project in North Dakota, completed in 2016.
• 258/324 panels leased
Do you like the idea of using solar panels for energy but aren’t interested in putting them on your home? Participate in Cass County Electric Cooperative’s (CCEC) Prairie Sun Community Solar project to receive the benefits of a solar panel without the installation or maintenance. Community solar is an affordable, low-risk way for members to benefit from solar energy without the hassles of designing, permitting, installing, maintaining, and insuring your own photovoltaic solar array.
Prairie Sun Community Solar is a 102-kW solar array CCEC established in 2016, in Fargo, North Dakota. It consists of 324 solar panels owned by CCEC. These panels are available to lease by CCEC members.
Energy from the array is distributed back to the electrical grid by CCEC distribution lines. The panel lease is paid for up front, and the energy credit produced by the panel is reflected on a member’s
monthly bill. The upfront cost of a panel is on a sliding scale based on the project’s anticipated expiration date. Members generally see a credit of around $35 a year. Monthly credits are calculated based on the current electric rate and the array’s production; this means that if electric rates increase, so will the monthly credit. For current pricing, contact CCEC.
Prairie Sun Community Solar benefits you and the environment by reducing overall fossil-fuel consumption. Since the installation of the panels in 2016, they have produced over 1.2 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity. That’s enough energy to operate 9,136 computers for one year. It has also created a carbon offset of 1,628 metric tons. The Prairie Sun Community Solar program is just one of many ways CCEC is dedicated to providing energy options to its members. Learn more at CassCountyElectric.com/ solar
Members are helping members. For less than $1 per month, you can make a difference in your community. Participation is simple: Your monthly electric bill is rounded up to the nearest dollar, an estimated average of $6 per year. You can see your current contribution on your electric bill. A volunteer board meets quarterly to distribute the funds used primarily within Cass County Electric Cooperative’s service area for charitable, educational, environmental, and emergency assistance purposes. The funds are never used for political purposes or utility bills. June
The Central Cass Robotics team, known as the Wild Squirrels, is a student-led group dedicated to advancing STEM skills through competitive robotics. Composed of students in grades 7–12, the team designs, builds, and programs robots to compete in the FIRST Tech Challenge. In 2025, they made history as the first North Dakota team to qualify for the World Championship in back-to-back seasons. With support from grants and sponsors like Operation Round Up, the Wild Squirrels proudly represented their school, state, and the future of innovation on the global stage.
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Ingredients:
1/2 pound medium shells, about 3 cups
3/4 cup sliced pickles
2/3 cup diced cheddar cheese
3 Tablespoons minced white onion
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 cup dill pickle juice
Dressing ingredients:
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 Tablespoons dill pickle juice
salt and black pepper to taste
Preparation: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then rinse under cold water. Toss the cooled pasta with ½ cup of pickle juice and let it sit for 5 minutes. Drain and discard the pickle juice. In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, dressing, and remaining ingredients. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Ingredients:
4 fresh ripe peaches
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
6 Tablespoons granulated sugar, divided 1-1/4 cups heavy cream, cold
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt
Preparation:
Ingredients:
4 pork chops (~10 oz. each)
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 large jalapeños
Preparation:
Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Pat the pork chops dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for about 45 minutes. Place vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 cup oil in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper and whisk until sugar and salt are dissolved. Set the marinade aside.
Toss jalapeños and 1 Tablespoon oil in a small bowl to coat. Grill jalapeños, turning often, until softened and blackened in spots, about 5 minutes. Let cool and slice jalapeños crosswise into rounds.
Pat pork chops dry again and rub with remaining oil. Grill pork chops, turning every 2 minutes or so, until cooked through (145°F), 8–12 minutes. Transfer to cutting board, scatter jalapeños over top, pour marinade over, and let rest about 20 minutes before serving.
Cut the ripe peaches into half-inch wedges. Gently peel off the fuzzy peach peels. Set out a medium mixing bowl. Add the peaches, lemon zest, and 5 tablespoons of sugar. Add a pinch of salt and mix well. Set aside.
Pour the cold heavy cream into a second bowl. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer with a whip attachment to lightly whip the heavy cream. It should be whipped and fluffy but still slightly pourable.
Spoon the peaches evenly into cups, pouring the juices over the top. Spoon the lightly whipped cream into the cups. Tap the cups gently so that the whipped cream works down between the peaches. Cover each cup with plastic and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Cass County Electric Cooperative (CCEC) urges families and water recreation enthusiasts to be aware of an often-overlooked but serious danger: electric shock drowning (ESD). While wearing life jackets is standard water safety, ESD is an invisible threat that can strike without warning—especially near docks, boats, and marinas.
Electric shock drowning occurs when electricity from faulty wiring or malfunctioning equipment enters the water. This can paralyze muscles, causing swimmers to drown, or lead to severe injuries and even cardiac arrest. Unlike visible hazards, energized water looks completely normal—making it even more dangerous.
Common sources of ESD include boats connected to shore power,
aging dock wiring, and improperly installed pool or hot tub equipment. According to the Electric Shock Drowning Prevention Association, most ESD incidents happen around marinas and docks with AC power systems.
CCEC stresses these important safety reminders:
• Never swim near marinas, docks, or boats that are plugged in.
• If you feel a tingling sensation, pulsing, or anything unusual in the water, tuck your legs up and swim away from the suspected source—not toward ladders or docks.
• If you see someone struggling and suspect ESD, do not jump in to help. Instead, cut the power if possible, throw a life ring, and call 911.
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Electricity and water don’t mix. Even a small leak of current can be deadly. What was safe yesterday could become hazardous today. Regular inspections and proper maintenance are key.
Help protect yourself and others:
• Ensure GFCI breaker are installed.
• Ensure dock and boat electrical systems are installed and inspected by professionals.
• Talk with neighbors and marina operators about ESD risks.
• Spread awareness about this preventable danger.
Stay safe this summer. For more water and electrical safety tips, visit CassCountyElectric.com.
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Portable window air conditioner, used once, bought at Menards in 2022, good for humidity & air. 701-361-4977
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2021 FORD Class B Pleasure-Way Ontour 2.0 motorhome, like new, 41k miles, for more info: pleasure-way.com for video, still has warranty, $96,000/ OBO. 701-367-0115
Brush catcher off a 2017 Chevy Colorado, includes nuts and bolts, exc. shape, $500. 701-799-3569
2003 Harley Davidson Fatboy (100 anni.), 13,000 mi, fuel injected, detachable windshield, screaming eagle pipes, lockable saddlebags, chrome swingarm, pics avail., $6,000. 701-361-2551
Barclay Geneve 24k Gold Electroplate 25-piece flatware set, service for four, never used, $20. 701.388.1107
60” Trail Mower, Briggs 15.5 HP, needs fuel pump, $350. Mechanics Special,1999 Dodge Durango $400. Chest of drawers $25. 701-799-666
Dog Kennel's 35L-25W, $30. 27L-17W, $15. Dog crate 48.5L-30.2W-32H, in box, $40. 417-612-1568
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• Members see a 4% average increase
• This is the first adjustment in 8 years
• Managed responsibly through gradual adjustments via the Purchase Power Adjustment (PPA) from April to July