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Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives in eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota honored some of the area’s most impressive high school seniors on Saturday, May 3, during the 23rd Annual Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Year Banquet and recognition held at the Student Center on the campus of Lake Area Technical College.

Nominations are now open for “Who Powers You,” a contest being hosted by the region’s Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives. The fourth annual Who Powers You contest seeks to highlight local figures who are making a difference in their communities.

It's fun making a big meal and sharing it with your guests, but you might not appreciate the higher energy bill. Here's how to make your meal more energy efficient.

Holiday lighting displays can brighten the season, but they also present potential hazards. Keep these safety tips in mind as you decorate your home.

Is your house being visited by spirits or energy waste? Here are four common signs of paranormal activity that could also have a "normal" explanation - like energy-wasting home maintenance issues.

#DYK Electrocution is the leading cause of death in the construction industry. Always know your surroundings and use extreme caution when working around live sources of electricity, including power lines, transformer boxes and more. Here are some useful safety resources for any construction project.

Smart thermostats. Smart lights. Smart appliances. These may just seem like cool tech gadgets, but they’re so much more. These devices can help you save energy which in turn saves you money. Here are five tips to get you started.

Touchstone Energy® Cooperatives in eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota honored some of the area’s most impressive high school seniors Saturday, April 27, during the 22nd Annual Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Year Banquet and recognition held at McCrory Gardens on the campus of South Dakota State University.

Farm safety should be a priority year-round, but large equipment (folding planters, combines, augers and more) used during planting and harvest activities present additional challenges to your safety and well-being when power lines are involved.