MMUA/MREA Overhead School

Description

MMUA OVERHEAD SCHOOL & RODEO
September 9-12, 2025 (T 1-4, W 8:30-4:00, TH 8:30-4:00, F 8:30-12)
MMUA Training Center, 1004 Michigan Rd, Marshall, MN

Partnering with Minnesota Municipal Utilities Association, Minnesota Rural Electric Association annually offers the Joint Overhead School. The class lineup offers something for all levels of lineworker. Read through the information carefully and make your selection according to your interests and level of expertise.

One of MMUA's most popular technical training offerings, Overhead School is an ideal opportunity to interact with fellow lineworkers from across the state, and sharpen your skills to deliver the best value for your community.

OVERHEAD SCHOOL BROCHURE link coming soon

WHAT TO BRING - both classes

• Hard hat
  
• Safety glasses
  
• Work gloves
  
• Rubber gloves
• Work boots
  
• High-Vis clothing/outerwear
  
• Harness
  
• Fall restraint (if you plan to climb). Required regardless of experience.
  

HANDS ON TRAINING
Wire stringing
Troubleshooting and system maintenance
Three-phase transformer bank troubleshooting
Dead-end arm changeout

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Apprentice Lineworker, Journey Lineworker, Crew Lead

COST 
$TBD - Registration fee includes, cost goes up $50 on Aug. 3rd.
Each registrant receives a T-shirt (please enter shirt size on registration form)
REGISTRATION ENDS ON AUGUST 10TH

ANNUAL MINNESOTA LINEWORKERS RODEO
September 9, 2025

RODEO FLYER link coming soon

Registration categories: Apprentice or Journeyman
9:00am  Competitor check-in
9:45am  Opening ceremony
10:00am Rodeo competition
11:00am Lunch
5:00pm   Awards reception
Each registrant receives a T-shirt (sizes S-3X available)

Rodeo Cost
$TBD
REGISTRATION ENDS ON AUGUST 10TH

HOTEL
AmericInn by Wyndam 507-537-9424 
1406 E. Lyon St., Marshall
Ask for the MMUA special pricing

EverSpring Inn
1500 East College Drive, Marshall
Phone 507-532-3221

EVENT POLICIES

MREA EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY (Click on link)

MREA EVENT CODE OF CONDUCT (LINK TO FULL POLICY)
MREA is committed to providing a safe, productive and welcoming environment for all participants and staff in MREA meetings, conferences, training programs, and events both online and in-person. All Event participants including but not limited to attendees, speakers, exhibitors, staff, students, guests and vendors, are expected to abide by this MREA Event Code of Conduct, and this code applies to all space and situations in which MREA meeting-related activities are being conducted, including virtual meetings and those sponsored by organizations other than MREA but held in conjunction with MREA Events. Participation constitutes agreement to comply with the Code of Conduct as a condition of attendance. 

2025 LATE REGISTRATION
All events in 2025 will be subject to a $50 late registration fee for anyone that registers less than 2 weeks prior to the published event dates.