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Sauk Rapids Middle School Releases Early Due To Power Outage
Students at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School will be sent home early Thursday.
Xcel Energy: Thousands without power after widespread storms | kare11.com
Hundreds of Xcel Energy crews are working to restore power to customers across Minnesota in the midst more severe weather Thursday night.
Late February power outage in Willmar caused by equipment failure - West Central Tribune | News, weather, sports from Willmar Minnesota
An overnight power outage in Willmar on Feb. 28 was caused by equipment failure at the Willmar Substation. Willmar Municipal Utilities crews were able to get power back up within 40 minutes. Willmar Municipal Utilities is also asking that customers not call 911 to report an outage, but instead call the utilities.
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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.
Kandiyohi, Minnesota
| City | Kandiyohi |
| County | Kandiyohi |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56251 |
A line of severe straight-line winds, estimated over 75 mph, occurred north of Kandiyohi, then southeast to the city of Atwater. Numerous trees were uprooted, several barns were damaged or destroyed, windows were blown out in several communities, and power was out for several hours.