(Jackson, Mn)– Federated Rural Electric of Jackson, announced the winners of its 2025 Youth Tour Contest. Anna Hedstrom of Lakefield won the grand prize—a free trip to Washington, D.C., from June 16-21, where she will join 1,500 students nationwide to tour landmarks, meet legislators, and learn about cooperatives.
Second and third place prizes of $300 and $200 went to Timothy Foster of Winnebago and Annie Reyelts of Fairmont. Three additional finalists, Isaac Stone, Hayden O’Connor, and Evan Reyelts, received cash awards of $100 and $50.
Contestants submitted an application and an energy-related essay, with six finalists participating in interviews on March 17.
Federated REA is a cooperative that provides electric service to 5300 members in Jackson and Martin Counties.
