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Jan. 7 | 6:30 p.m.

Join CURE, CUB, and Rewiring America for an informative webinar about the data centers and energy. Presenters will provide insight on the key concerns about hyperscale data centers’ potential energy needs, how that energy might be generated, and the potential impacts on existing ratepayers and member-owners.

Jan. 14 | 1-4 p.m.

Jay C Hormel Nature Center , 1304 21st Street Northeast, Austin MN 55912

Topics will cover data center technologies, impacts on water and energy usage, current Minnesota legislation, and tools communities can use.

HOSTED BY CERTs
Jan. 22 | 11 a.m. to noon

Online,

Join CERTs for a casual lunchtime office hour! 

Drop in to ask questions, share ideas, or connect with fellow ambassadors.

Feb. 3, 2026 | 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Park Event Center, 500 Division St, Waite Park MN 56387

Optional pre-conference session: Feb. 2, 2026, 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Register through Jan. 14 for the early-bird registration rate of $95 for adults and or $75 for students. 

Feb. 7, 2026

810 First Street N, Pine River, MN 56474, Pine River MN 56401

Keynote & Vendor Fair FREE to the public! 

Keynote Speaker: Alan Bergo, The Forager Chef

HOSTED BY CERTs
Apr. 30 | 4-8 p.m.

Hyland Hills Ski Area Chalet, 8800 Chalet Road, Bloomington MN 55438

The 2026 Metro CERT Annual Event is happening on April 30 — save the date!

Fuel the future: 2026 sponsorships spots now open! 

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