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More than 150,000 AT&T customers lose service - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter
Outages started being reported across Minnesota as early as 7:50 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Crash in Irondale Township causes power outage - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter
The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash, reported at 11:47 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, in Irondale Township.
Cleanup continues after high winds in Monday storms - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter
Capping off an absolute scorcher of a day in Minnesota, a severe thunderstorm packing powerful winds and torrential rain Monday, June 20, led to widespread tree and property damage while knocking out power to thousands in the Brainerd lakes area.
Damaging storms leave thousands without power - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter
Strong winds, heavy rain and a reported tornado were all part of Memorial Day storms that tracked across the state, with many downed trees and thousands left without power.
Minnesota Power responds after tornado, severe storms hit region - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter
Early damage assessment indicates restoration will be a multi-day event.
Power outages persist after destructive derecho causes widespread damage - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter
The majority of customers should be restored by Saturday night, said Amy Rutledge, manager of corporate communications for the power company, but some may not be restored until Sunday.
Severe weather in lakes area downs trees, takes out power - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter
It was the first line of severe weather to move in Thursday night, expected to be followed by more stormy skies throughout the night into Friday morning. As the storm front made its way into the area, a 911 caller reported a tornado east of Pillager and a funnel cloud was reported near Nisswa.
2200 customers lose power in widespread outage across parts of Brainerd, Baxter - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter
The Brainerd Public Utilities superintendent said the cause of the outage was unknown Monday night.
Update: Power to remain out for thousands overnight - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter
In what the electrical cooperative is calling an unprecedented move, Crow Wing Power repair crews will be called back from the field at 5 p.m. due to dangerous weather conditions.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Baxter, Minnesota
| City | Baxter |
| County | Crow Wing |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56425 |
There were numerous trees down with many blocking the roads. There were power lines down. State Highway 371 north of Baxter was blocked by fallen trees.