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Several large trees and power lines were blown down.
Several trees and power lines were blown down north of Brandon, Minnesota.
News
Central Minnesota Swimmers and Divers Headed to State Tournament
Swimmers from central Minnesota will be heading to the state tournament this week.
National Quadball Tournament Comes to Marion This Weekend
Quadball, or quidditch, has a regional tournament this weekend in Marion.
UPDATE: Benefit Following Fire Destruction of Rudin Family Farm loading... loading...
A barn and a house in the Town of Owego are said to be a total loss following a fire October 19 that drew firefighters from Tioga and Broome counties.
Minnesota squirrel causes power outage for more than 9,000 residents | Fox News
Nearly 10,000 people were left without power in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Sunday after a squirrel disrupted a power transmission, according to energy provider Xcel.
With hot summer in the offing, Minnesota electric utilities prep for grid strain - Duluth News Tribune | News, weather, and sports from Duluth, Minnesota
The North American Electric Reliability Corporation and the region's power grid operator warned generation capacity could fall short of demand on the hottest days this summer. Above normal temperatures expected in the Upper Midwest combined with a historic drought are expected to contribute to the strain.
Across the US, a day of extreme weather prompts heat warnings, severe flooding and power outages for hundreds of thousands | CNN Close icon
In a matter of hours Monday, the iconic landmarks of Yellowstone National Park were shuttered to the public and its roads left unpassable after a torrential downpour and rapid snowmelt contributed to unprecedented flooding at one of America's most visited national parks.
Tornado reported in Forada area; Nelson was also hit hard; 2,000 still without power - Alexandria Echo Press | News, weather and sports from Alexandria, Minnesota
It's the second tornado for Douglas County, Minnesota in 18 days
Update, 10 a.m. Friday: Storm wind gust hit 87 mph, causing widespread damage (w/ video) - Alexandria Echo Press | News, weather and sports from Alexandria, Minnesota
A home at the corner of Donna Drive and Meadow Lane was ripped apart.
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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.
Brandon, Minnesota
| City | Brandon |
| County | Douglas |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56315 |
My place has been without power since 10:39am today. I reported it and apparently I'm the only one in Robinhood without power. It's really starting to get hot in here for me and my dog. Hard to breathe.
Robinhood area been w/o power since 2:15 a.m. this morning.
Our whole neighborhood is out of power in Stonebridge and has been since around 3:00 in the morning.