July 2022
Summer events underway
Wright-Hennepin (WH) is appearing in many community events. The Fourth of July parades in Annandale and Delano were a big hit, but it's not too late to see our big yellow trucks at other events!

WH's next community events will be at Maple Grove Days (July 14-17) and the Wright County Fair (July 20-24)!
Road trip fan uses YouTube channel to document EV travels, debunk common myths
"Brian Riebe once believed owning an electric vehicle (EV) was a pipe dream.

Now, he’s driving his Tesla Model Y on cross-country trips while sharing his experience along the way to show the average person it’s a real possibility for them, too."
MyMeter usage data
Have you ever wondered about how your energy use varies day-to-day? Join MyMeter, which lets you see a breakdown of your electric usage by month, week or day, and depending on your meter, even hourly!
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See the latest outage updates on the outage map and WH's social media platforms.

Report outages online or by calling our automated line at (763) 477-3100. The phone number you call from must match the phone number on your account.
Opt into renewables with Solar Choice
Solar array
Up-front costs for solar energy are high, and your home may not be in the best location for solar energy generation. With WH's Solar Choice program, you can opt into receiving a portion of your home's energy from solar sources without the cost of installing panels at home.

With a one-year commitment, you can purchase up to five 'blocks' of solar energy a month!
July's no-bake recipe
Vegetables and pasta in a slow cooker
Slow Cooker Extra Vegetable Pasta
Ingredients
  • 3 cups elbow pasta
  • 1 red onion, peeled, halved, and sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed or finely chopped
  • 40 sugar snap peas
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 heaping cup corn, fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 large handful kale or spinach
  • 1 1/4 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 3 cups tomato puree
  • 1 handful fresh basil
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
Directions
  1. Prepare vegetables.
  2. Add pasta and all herbs and vegetables to slow cooker.
  3. Add the tomato puree, vegetable stock, and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.
  4. Set slow cooker to high for two hours.
Recipe notes: Do not cook on low, the pasta will get mushy.
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