MINNEAPOLIS — A stormy Saturday left thousands of people without power in the Minneapolis area and surrounding suburbs.
According to Xcel Energy, roughly 30,000 thousand people didn't have power as of approximately 3:00 p.m.
KARE 11 Meteorologist Ben Dery said that tree limbs and power lines could have been knocked down by dissipating storms reported in the area.
To report an Xcel Energy power outage in your area, click here. You can also:
- Text OUT to 98936
- Using the Xcel Energy mobile app
- Call 800-895-1999
If you've lost power, leave your refrigerator and freezer closed for as long as possible to maintain a cool temperature and check on your vulnerable and elderly neighbors.
In a statement, the energy company said crews were proactively scheduled over the weekend, allowing them to quickly assess and repair storm damage. "We know that outages can be an inconvenience for our customers and appreciate their understanding and patience as crews continue restoration efforts," Xcel Energy said.
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