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Power outage strikes St. Thomas, trapping student in O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library elevator – TommieMedia
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.
Squirrel causes outage, cutting power to 10,000 NE Minneapolis homes - Bring Me The News
The outage happened Sunday morning.
Two dead in house explosion, fire in Hopkins | MPR News MPR News Twitter Facebook Mail Heart
Fire and rescue crews from across the southwest metro responded Wednesday morning to an explosion and fire at a home in Hopkins.
Six Flags Great Adventure closed during power outage
Hurricane Harbor and Wild Safari are operating as scheduled, according to a Six Flags spokeswoman.
After outage, residents at Railyard Flats may be asked to fully vacate apartments | Local News | santafenewmexican.com
The cause of what was determined to be a severe electrical problem remains unidentified, and residents are living in limbo.
Janesville using generators as temporary power source | Local News | mankatofreepress.com
JANESVILLE — Janesville has been using generator power for its electricity since a citywide outage Monday morning.
Squirrel causes 4,000 Prior Lake residents to lose power Sunday - Bring Me The News
The power outage lasted just over an hour.
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
Officials say be prepared and stay informed ahead of severe weather | Business | voiceofalexandria.com
MINNEAPOLIS (April 4, 2022) – While the weather in Minnesota is unpredictable, especially in April, the possibility of thunderstorms and tornadoes is already here. As part of Severe Weather Awareness
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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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Nelson, Minnesota
| City | Nelson |
| County | Douglas |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56355 |
No power in 434 933 8210