Power Outage in Minneapolis, MN

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Xcel Energy
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Connexus Energy
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Writh-Hennepin Cooperative Electric Association
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Anoka Municipal Utility
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MVEC
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DTN Storm Risk Analytics Offers Enterprise Level Weather Insights to Mid-Size US Utilities

MINNEAPOLIS, November 08, 2022--DTN®, a data, analytics, and technology company, recently launched Storm Risk Analytics, a first-to-market solution that combines advanced weather intelligence and machine learning outage prediction to help mid-size electric utilities more confidently make incident command and storm impact decisions before, during and after extreme weather events. As part of the Storm Risk suite developed by DTN for electric power providers across the globe, Storm Risk Analytics g

Nov 8, 2022

National Weather Service plans radar outage to allow for major radar upgrade | DRGNews

Starting today (Oct. 21, 2022), the KABR WSR-88D radar operated by the NOAA National Weather Service in Aberde...

Oct 21, 2022

A Historic Black Community Center Gets A Climate-Resilient Transformation

South Minneapolis’ nearly 100-year-old historic Sabathani Community Center had a zero energy efficiency rating in 2019. It's now transitioning to an example of green infrastructure and a potential refuge during weather emergencies.

Oct 19, 2022

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.

Oct 12, 2022

After Richfield High shooting, Richfield, Bloomington students need chaperones at weekend football games | MinnPost

Plus: Some data on St. Paul's guaranteed income program; squirrel causes power outage (again); a Minnesota jazz pioneer; and more.

Sep 30, 2022

Squirrel blamed for Friday power outage impacting over 5,000 homes - Bring Me The News

There's no telling when or where the squirrels will strike next.

Sep 30, 2022

Hurricane Ian: Xcel Energy, Red Cross sending people from Minnesota to Florida

Minnesotans are headed to Florida to help out in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, which swamped streets and downed trees as it made landfall as a Category 4 storm in southwestern Florida on Wednesday. 

Sep 28, 2022

Minneapolis VA reschedules health care appointments due to network issues | MPR News MPR News Twitter Facebook Mail Heart

Widespread network issues are causing issues for health care appointments at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System

Sep 22, 2022

Minnesotans with Puerto Rico ties remember Maria, work to help recovery from Fiona | MPR News MPR News Play Twitter Facebook Mail Heart

The Twin Cities Puerto Rican community is working to help the island recover from Hurricane Fiona. They gathered Tuesday to mark the fifth anniversary of another major storm, Hurricane Maria, which devastated Puerto Rico.

Sep 21, 2022

Minnesota utility regulators approve Xcel Energy solar project, expected to cost at least $575 million | Fox Business

The MN Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously to approve a solar project that is expected to cost at least $575 million. The plant will cover 3,497 acres in the Becker area.

Sep 16, 2022

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I reported my homes power outage at 7:30 P.M. and look at the power outage map and my report is not listed at 2:00 A.M. the next day!

Maurice | August 15, 2020  

There is power outage in my entire house. It went around 10pm.

aziz | June 08, 2020  

all my power is out is my house, when will it come back on?

richard | July 14, 2018  

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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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Minneapolis, Minnesota

City Minneapolis
County Hennepin
State Minnesota (MN)
Country United States
Zip Codes 55401, 55402, 55403, 55404, 55405, 55406, 55407, 55408, 55409, 55410