News Releases
Through news releases, Wright-Hennepin distributes information about the cooperative to local and industry-related media outlets.
News releases are listed below. If you would like to be added to Wright-Hennepin’s media list to receive the latest news releases, please send a request to Lauren Dublin, Communications Specialist, at LDublin@whe.org.

Wright-Hennepin members donate more than $50,000 to local organizations
Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH) members who participate in Operation Round Up (ORU) recently donated grants totaling $50,328 in October. ORU has awarded more than $4.7 million since it began in 1994.
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Wright-Hennepin hosts Member Lunch, Fall Festival to celebrate National Co-op Month
To celebrate National Co-op Month in October, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH) hosted its annual Member Lunch on Tuesday, October 11, and annual Fall Festival on Thursday, October 27.
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Wright-Hennepin to host events celebrating National Co-op Month
To celebrate National Co-op Month in October, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH) will host several events at its Rockford headquarters.To celebrate National Co-op Month in October, Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH) will host several events at its Rockford headquarters.
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Wright-Hennepin members donate more than $49,000 to local organizations
Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH) members who participate in Operation Round Up (ORU) recently donated grants totaling $49,250 in August 2022.
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Wright-Hennepin hosts second-annual Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive Event
Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH) hosted its second-annual Electric Vehicle (EV) Ride and Drive Event on September 22.
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Wright-Hennepin sponsors local student's trip to Washington D.C. for Youth Tour
Wright-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association (WH) is proud to sponsor a high school junior each year for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) Youth Tour trip to Washington, D.C.
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