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Friday was the first day of the celebration, with the main event being the Antique Show and Flea Market.
Tornadoes, hail, rain pummel Minnesota — and more to come
It was the first of two nights of stormy weather expected in the Twin Cities and much of Minnesota.
Power outages in Stewartville and High Forest Township could last until Friday | News | kimt.com
Local electric co-op says crews are hard at work restoring power.
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Hundreds of homes in the storm zone were still without service as of 11:45 am Thursday.
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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.
Oronoco, Minnesota
| City | Oronoco |
| County | Olmsted |
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 55960 |
Two 1 foot diameter pine trees were blown down near Oronoco. A shed was also blown across a road and took out some power lines.