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Lake Benton Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Thunderstorm winds blew down numerous power lines along U.S. Highway 14, and caused tree damage.
News
Picking up the pieces | News, Sports, Jobs - Marshall Independent
When high winds ripped across southwest Minnesota on Thursday evening, they took down power lines and trees, knocked over moving semi trucks and damaged buildin
Sauk Rapids Middle School Releases Early Due To Power Outage
Students at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School will be sent home early Thursday.
Powerful storms close school, leave hail and damage behind | kare11.com
A powerful storm system plowed across parts of Minnesota and western Wisconsin Monday morning, leaving hail and damage behind.
Update: Power Restored to St. Cloud Area Xcel Customers
There was a widespread power outage in the St. Cloud Metro area.
Power failures from giant Texas storm reach all the way into Minnesota
Some customers along Minnesota's western border were hit by outages earlier this week.
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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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Lake Benton, Minnesota
| City | Lake Benton |
| County | Lincoln |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56149 |
Thunderstorm winds blew down trees and power poles.