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Severe down burst winds caused approximately 30 power poles to be sheared off on the east side of near County Road 115 and 6, southwest of Hanska, Minnesota. It also blew a small boat and car trailer off the road.
A tree in a marsh near the Minnesota River was downed onto a power line.
Trees and power poles were downed.
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PUC approves site permits for solar, wind hybrid projects in SW Minn. | MPR News MPR News Play Twitter Facebook Mail Heart
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission this week approved site permits and related transmission routes for the Big Bend Wind and Red Rock Solar projects in southwest Minnesota. It will be the state’s largest hybrid renewable energy project.
Thursday power outage on north side | News, Sports, Jobs - The Journal
Submitted photo by Kay Meidl New Ulm Public Utilities reported a power outage on the north side of town from about 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday. Line worker crew
NWS assigns EF-2 rating for Forada tornado; winds reached up to 120 mph - KSTP.com Eyewitness News
The National Weather Service says teams will be helping to assess the damage in Forada on Tuesday to determine just how strong the tornado was. Their teams will also be assessing damage across the state caused by Monday's storms.
City’s power grid is rock solid: report | News, Sports, Jobs - The Journal
NEW ULM — Marked improvements across the board in all measurement standards were reported in the city, according to a 2021 electrical system reliability repor
New Ulm man accused of criminal sexual conduct | Local News | mankatofreepress.com
NEW ULM — A New Ulm man is accused of criminal sexual conduct with a minor, according to charges filed Friday.
New Ulm students, community call for change in addressing LGBTQ+ harassment in school | MPR News MPR News Play Twitter Facebook Mail Heart
Recent anti-LGBTQ incidents involving students at the New Ulm High school have parents, students and activists demanding change.
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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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New Ulm, Minnesota
| City | New Ulm |
| County | Brown |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 56073 |
Several trees and power lines blew down, some landed on homes and damaged their roofs around New Ulm.