Wilkens Electric is owned and operated by Walter Wilkens. Wilkens has been a licensed master electrician since 1951. The business was moved to Cooperstown from Finley in 1973. A new building was constructed in 1974 in the west business area. Business activities include commercial, industrial, farm and home wiring. Wilkens has served two terms as president of the North Dakota Electrical Contractors Association and is presently on its board of directors.

Source: Cooperstown, North Dakota 1882-1982 Centennial Page 224