The Pierre City Commission has approved extending their agreement with Missouri River Energy Services. City Administrator Kristi Honeywell says the town gets roughly 40% of its electricity from MRES. https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2626/files/2026/08/080526-pierre-powe r1.mp3 Honeywell says through their agreement, MRES provides Pierre with more than simply electric power. https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2626/files/2026/08/080526-pierre-power2.mp3 Honeywell says this update extends the town’s agreement for another 40 years. https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2626/files/2026/08/080526-pierre-power3.mp3 Pierre’s extended agreement with Missouri River Energy Services was approved unanimously (Aug. 4, 2026). ...read more read less