RUSHFORD, Minn. – Members of the MiEnergy Co-operative were asked to conserve energy until 11 a.m. due to high demand on the regional electricity grid. The message to MIEngery subscribers in southeast Minnesota and adjoining Iowa: Please lower thermostats to 68 degrees or lower if no one is home. Also: Delay dishwashing or laundry until evening; use a microwave instead of an oven; and refrain from television and gaming systems.
