TOUCHSTONE ENERGY® COMMUNITY AWARD
Each year, Beltrami Electric celebrates volunteerism and community service with the Touchstone® Energy Community Award, which recognizes businesses, non-profit and community groups that have shown a strong commitment to the community.
The Door, located in a restored 1906 home in Laporte, has been awarded the 2024 Touchstone Energy Community Award for its exceptional dedication to supporting the community. Operating as both a coffee shop and an emergency shelter, The Door uses proceeds from coffee sales to provide housing, meals, clothing, and resources for individuals in need. Recently, it expanded its mission by acquiring Laporte’s old town hall to offer additional space for families and youth activities. This recognition highlights its transformative impact on lives through compassion and community-driven initiatives.
Minnesota Touchstone Energy® cooperatives are part of a national alliance of more than 700 local, consumer-owned electric cooperatives in 46 states dedicated to the values of integrity, accountability, innovation and commitment to community. Nearly all of Minnesota's 44 distribution cooperatives in Minnesota are part of the national brand, Touchstone Energy®.