Minnesota Power Outages
Use this Minnesota outage page to understand where customer impact is highest and how broadly outages are spread across the state.
About 504 tracked customers are currently without power out of 2,459,922 total tracked customers (around 0.0%). We currently track 96 regions for this state. Based on the latest regional totals, the main outage impact is concentrated in Washington (189), Hennepin (122), and Ramsey (112).
Based on the current totals, outage activity in Minnesota appears limited right now, but official provider resources remain the best source for local service status. If service is disrupted in your area, use your utility provider for official status information and follow any emergency instructions from local authorities.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 2:46 PM. The timestamp above helps you judge how fresh the current numbers are before acting on them.
Minnesota power outage overview
Updated within the last hour
Use the region breakdown below to see where outages are concentrated inside the state. For official status, open a provider page and follow the outage link when available.
Most affected areas in Minnesota
| Region | Customers out | Tracked | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 189 | 124,213 | Mar 19, 2026 3:25 PM |
| Hennepin | 122 | 620,029 | Mar 19, 2026 2:47 PM |
| Ramsey | 112 | 248,168 | Mar 19, 2026 3:10 PM |
| Goodhue | 42 | 23,790 | Mar 19, 2026 2:42 PM |
| Freeborn | 39 | 16,256 | Mar 19, 2026 2:59 PM |
| Anoka | 23 | 101,729 | Mar 19, 2026 3:13 PM |
| Stearns | 21 | 54,209 | Mar 19, 2026 3:10 PM |
| St. Louis | 10 | 136,740 | Mar 19, 2026 3:12 PM |
| Grant | 7 | 4,896 | Mar 19, 2026 2:46 PM |
| Chisago | 6 | 27,845 | Mar 19, 2026 2:56 PM |
Cities and regions in Minnesota
Utility providers in Minnesota
Connexus Energy
Customers out: 46 · Tracked: 138,000
Goodhue County Co-op Electric Association
Customers out: 42 · Tracked: 5,275
Tombigbee EPA
Customers out: 37 · Tracked: 42,498
Xcel Energy
Customers out: 26 · Tracked: 97,905
Otter Tail Power Company
Customers out: 17 · Tracked: 60,490
Minnesota Power
Customers out: 11 · Tracked: 234,403
East Central Energy
Customers out: 6 · Tracked: 68,399
Lake Country Power
Customers out: 5 · Tracked: 131,511
Crow Wing Power
Customers out: 5 · Tracked: 47,045
Sioux Valley Energy
Customers out: 3 · Tracked: 30,311
Steele-Waseca Electric Coop
Customers out: 3 · Tracked: 10,876
Dakota Electric Association
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 110,000
Beltrami Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 22,185
BENCO Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 21,124
McLeod Co-op Power Association
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 7,761
MiEnergy Cooperative
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 6,758
Roseau Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 1 · Tracked: 6,688
Wright - Hennepin CEA
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 56,459
Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 48,029
Lake Region Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 31,338
People's Energy Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 24,870
Runestone Electric Association
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 19,000
Mille Lacs Energy Co-op
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 15,959
Wild Rice Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 0 · Tracked: 14,772
Showing top 24 by current impact. See provider pages for official links.
What may cause outages in Minnesota
Common drivers include severe storms, high winds, lightning, extreme heat, equipment failures, planned maintenance, and grid overload. This page focuses on current impact totals; for incident details, check official provider updates.
What to do during a power outage in Minnesota
- Confirm status with your utility’s official outage page.
- Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed when possible.
- Use flashlights instead of candles.
- Avoid downed lines and report hazards to local authorities.
FAQ
How often is outage data updated for Minnesota?
Update frequency depends on when utility providers publish new totals. Use the “Last updated” time on this page to see how recent the current figures are.
What should I do during a power outage in Minnesota?
Check your utility provider’s official outage page, keep phones charged, avoid downed power lines, and follow local emergency guidance. If you see immediate danger, contact emergency services.
Why can regional outage totals differ from the state total?
State and regional totals may not update at exactly the same time. Temporary mismatches can happen when providers refresh one area before another.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 2:46 PM