1951-1960

In this period the members elected seven new directors, namely: John Stone, Frank Metzinger, Thor Borgen, Harold Koop, Richard Schneiderhan, Harold Cleveland, and A.W. Pearson.

During this period, many major accomplishments took place. The North Shore Line was converted to 14400/24900 volts from 7200/12470 volts, and the NO. 6 copper conductor was replaced with 3/0 aluminum. Two new substations were constructed, the Silver Bay substation of 1500 KVA capacity and the Two Harbors substation with a 2500 KVA capacity.

The Cooperative constructed its new headquarters on 15th Avenue and 4th Street in Two Harbors. Two-way radio communications from truck to office were purchased and put into operation.