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Xcel Energy

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(800) 895-1999 Report Online

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BENCO Electric Cooperative

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(507) 387-7963

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MVEC

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(800) 232-2328

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Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric

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(507) 451-7340 Report Online

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South Central Electric Assn

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Brown County Rural Elec Assn

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(800) 658-2368

City of Lake Crystal, MN

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(800) 520-4746

News

Another raccoon causes Seguin power outages - KTSA

Oct 4, 2022

Two seriously hurt in crash that caused power outage | Local News | mankatofreepress.com

MANKATO — Police have released more information about a crash Sept. 19 that caused a power outage near the golf club.

Sep 26, 2022

East football vs. Kasson-Mantorville1 | | mankatofreepress.com

Kasson-Mantorville defenders close in on Mankato East’s Ben Glogowski during Friday’s game at Wolverton Field.

Sep 23, 2022

Foundation, partners launch large inclusivity survey | Local News | mankatofreepress.com

MANKATO — The Mankato Area Foundation announced Thursday that MAF and 11 of their public, private and nonprofit sector partners are “launching one of the largest community-led, mixed-method inclusivity studies

Sep 22, 2022

Mankato West lockdown | | mankatofreepress.com

Mankato West High School was locked down Wednesday morning.

Sep 21, 2022

West lockdown lifted after hoax revealed | Local News | mankatofreepress.com

The Free Press

Sep 21, 2022

Crash causes power outage in Mankato - Southern Minnesota News

Sep 20, 2022

Body found near area Mankato man went missing Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

The family of a missing 20-year-old from Mankato says his body was found in Glenwood Pond Monday morning.

Sep 12, 2022

UPDATE: Woman pleads guilty in overdose murder case | Local News | mankatofreepress.com

MANKATO — A supplier of fentanyl that caused a fatal overdose in Mankato has pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, according to court records.

Sep 8, 2022

Walk for recovery set for Saturday | Local News | mankatofreepress.com

NORTH MANKATO — The annual walk supporting people in recovery from substance use addictions is set for Saturday at Spring Lake Park in North Mankato.

Sep 2, 2022

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Mankato, MN (12:08 PM) Grid Power Outage Event >> The Ting Network detected an Electric Utility Grid Power Outage e… https://t.co/nfdZvi0Rys

@grid_events | 10:15 AM - 12 Mar 2023

From BENCO Electric Cooperative: Currently experiencing a large sustained transmission power outage affecting appr… https://t.co/Ozj6I42mvu

@KEYCNewsNow | 10:11 AM - 4 Jan 2023

Whenever there's a power outage, your KOHLER generator keeps your lights on, your house warm & your family protecte… https://t.co/kmQrU7sypL

@Schwickerts | 08:30 AM - 30 Dec 2022

The extended holiday weekend started with the finish of the blizzard. It’s now ending with a power outage. Why not.… https://t.co/ctUfaoQjGk

@Mitch_Keegan | 06:20 PM - 27 Dec 2022

Xcel Energy says the largest power outages were west of the Twin Cities and by Wednesday morning service had been r… https://t.co/ruGZgP8FSk

@KEYCNewsNow | 08:11 AM - 3 Aug 2022

A wind advisory is in place from 3pm this afternoon until 4 am Sunday for areas in west-southwest MN for gusts up t… https://t.co/A19jCyjsbm

@KEYCNewsNow | 12:44 PM - 19 Feb 2022

Xcel Energy expects power to be restored by 9:15 tonight amid a major outage affecting Mankato and North Mankato. https://t.co/sLpykFcKWx

@Mankatonews | 06:48 PM - 10 Jan 2022

A half-hour power outage Thursday afternoon in upper North Mankato affected about 300 BENCO customers. https://t.co/pMyjXzjpYR

@Mankatonews | 01:48 PM - 12 Aug 2021

Xcel Energy plan for heat-related power outages https://t.co/CneDAY9O3r

@ktoenews | 04:14 AM - 28 Jul 2021

Xcel Energy plan for heat-related power outages https://t.co/CiHPp5osir

@TheFANMankato | 04:10 AM - 28 Jul 2021

A brief power outage in North Mankato Wednesday was the result of an animal that came in contact with a feeder line… https://t.co/0hreqRXZHm

@Mankatonews | 12:57 PM - 14 Jul 2021

POWER OUTAGE: Xcel Energy is reporting 822 are affected by an outage in Lower North Mankato. Crews are working to r… https://t.co/YuuEHYapVB

@KEYCNewsNow | 10:44 AM - 14 Jul 2021

That mini heart-attack when my pc won't boot when the power outage happened.

@erickdavidla | 10:02 PM - 3 Jun 2021

There will be a scheduled power outage on campus today (5/12) at 4:00 p.m. that will take KMSU off the air for appr… https://t.co/dxtmZ2u1k2

@KmsuMaverick | 06:29 AM - 12 May 2021

"Our organizations want to be clear about one factor that did not cause the rotating outage: California's commitmen… https://t.co/sRaDmbI5HM

@fanofskippy | 08:30 AM - 21 Aug 2020

Truth: children will never understand why things don’t work in a power outage.

@Mitch_Keegan | 08:26 AM - 12 Aug 2020

POWER OUTAGE: BENCO Electric Cooperative is reporting a large outage in the townships of Jamestown, Mankato, LeRay,… https://t.co/qAqKTtRh9K

@KEYCNewsNow | 03:27 AM - 28 Jul 2020

RT @mark_tarello: ⚠️ WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Warning in parts of southern Minnesota from 7:00 AM Easter Sunday through 7:00 AM Monday f…

@Jason28437027 | 03:58 PM - 11 Apr 2020

RT @mark_tarello: ⚠️ WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Watch 7:00 AM Easter Sunday through 7:00 AM Monday in parts of southern Minnesota & northe…

@SWMN_SportsGuy | 01:54 PM - 10 Apr 2020

RT @mark_tarello: ⚠️ WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Watch 7:00 AM Easter Sunday through 7:00 AM Monday in parts of southern Minnesota & northe…

@retweet_weather | 01:49 PM - 10 Apr 2020

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Watch 7:00 AM Easter Sunday through 7:00 AM Monday in parts of southern Minnesota &… https://t.co/6QvH6qHh5W

@mark_tarello | 01:49 PM - 10 Apr 2020

Ask Us: Stop worrying and keep flushing. Sewage would continue to flow in most of Mankato even with a lengthy power… https://t.co/jO2wh2MWS2

@Mankatonews | 04:30 PM - 7 Mar 2020

RT @mark_tarello: ⚠️ WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory this afternoon through 9:00 PM tonight in parts of southern Minnesota. Wind gusts up to 4…

@KEYCNewsNow | 11:59 AM - 14 Feb 2020

RT @mark_tarello: ⚠️ WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory this afternoon through 9:00 PM tonight in parts of southern Minnesota. Wind gusts up to 4…

@JeffTanchak19 | 08:27 AM - 14 Feb 2020

RT @mark_tarello: ⚠️ WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory this afternoon through 9:00 PM tonight in parts of southern Minnesota. Wind gusts up to 4…

@rodeo_bullrider | 08:24 AM - 14 Feb 2020

RT @mark_tarello: ⚠️ WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory this afternoon through 9:00 PM tonight in parts of southern Minnesota. Wind gusts up to 4…

@lstn2urmama | 08:24 AM - 14 Feb 2020

RT @mark_tarello: ⚠️ WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory this afternoon through 9:00 PM tonight in parts of southern Minnesota. Wind gusts up to 4…

@jackrovetti | 08:22 AM - 14 Feb 2020

RT @mark_tarello: ⚠️ WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory this afternoon through 9:00 PM tonight in parts of southern Minnesota. Wind gusts up to 4…

@retweet_weather | 08:20 AM - 14 Feb 2020

⚠️ WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory this afternoon through 9:00 PM tonight in parts of southern Minnesota. Wind gusts u… https://t.co/OtjXzzEbCk

@mark_tarello | 08:19 AM - 14 Feb 2020

Lutheran Social Services is notifying its patrons that they are unable to deliver the noon Meals on Wheels today du… https://t.co/vwLPREvLc5

@KEYCNews12 | 06:40 AM - 22 Oct 2019

UPDATE: Power restored after outages affect 2,800 in Mankato area https://t.co/u4aemMxUpa

@Mankatonews | 09:50 AM - 9 Oct 2019

RT @Mankatonews: More than 2,800 people in the Mankato are without power Wednesday morning due to multiple reported outages. https://t.co/u…

@SteveJameson5 | 09:34 AM - 9 Oct 2019

More than 2,800 people in the Mankato are without power Wednesday morning due to multiple reported outages. https://t.co/u4aemMxUpa

@Mankatonews | 09:32 AM - 9 Oct 2019

It’s barely fall and parts of Montana are dealing with plenty of ❄️❄️https://t.co/RUJnIqdyoG

@KEYCNews12 | 11:52 AM - 29 Sep 2019

Large power outage affecting St. Clair, Pemberton, Mapleton, and Beauford https://t.co/Xcti2JUM4J

@ktoenews | 01:21 PM - 12 Feb 2019

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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Mankato, Minnesota

City	Mankato
County	Blue Earth
State	Minnesota (MN)
Country	United States
Zip Codes	56001, 56002, 56003