Minnesota Power Outages — Live Map
Minnesota Power Outage Summary
As of 7:46 AM ET on 08/12/2026, 484 of 3,116,749 tracked electric customers (0.02%) in Minnesota are without power, across 42 utility providers.
- Customers without power
- 484
- Customers tracked
- 3,116,749
- Share without power
- 0.02%
- Utility providers
- 42
Most affected counties in Minnesota
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis County | 178 | 151,629 |
| Dakota County | 129 | 233,298 |
| Freeborn County | 74 | 17,029 |
| Anoka County | 65 | 168,516 |
| Lake County | 18 | 7,569 |
| Hennepin County | 7 | 706,932 |
| Itasca County | 3 | 54,558 |
| Scott County | 2 | 48,675 |
| Clay County | 2 | 9,575 |
| Nobles County | 2 | 4,050 |
Most affected utilities in Minnesota
| Name | Customers out | Customers tracked |
|---|---|---|
| Co-op Light & Power | 270 | 6,361 |
| Xcel Energy | 137 | 1,756,174 |
| Connexus Energy | 65 | 145,637 |
| Grand Rapids Public Utilities | 3 | 7,069 |
| Nobles Cooperative Electric | 3 | 6,972 |
| Lake Region Electric Cooperative | 2 | 30,135 |
| Dakota Electric Association | 1 | 116,076 |
| Minnesota Valley Electric Cooperative | 1 | 48,685 |
| Wild Rice Electric Cooperative | 1 | 14,835 |
| Goodhue County Co-op Electric Association | 1 | 5,244 |
Outage data is collected directly from utility providers and refreshed approximately every 15 minutes. Last updated 7:46 AM ET on 08/12/2026.
Power Restoration
Most Minnesota outages are restored within a few hours once crews are dispatched. Widespread storm outages can take a day or longer. For a live estimate, find your utility below and report your outage to get area-specific updates.
Power Outage FAQ
- Is there a power outage in Minnesota right now?
- As of 7:46 AM ET on 08/12/2026, 484 customers are without power in Minnesota across 42 tracked utilities. The live map above shows affected areas.
- How do I report a power outage in Minnesota?
- Contact your utility directly. Find your provider in the list above for its outage reporting phone number and link.
- How long do power outages usually last in Minnesota?
- Most are restored within a few hours. Major storms can extend restoration to a day or longer.
- Why is my power out?
- Common causes are storms, high winds, equipment faults, and planned maintenance. Your utility lists the cause when it is known.
- How can I check outages near me?
- Use the live map above, or select your utility or county below for a closer view of current outages.
Outage Safety & Prep Tips
- Report the outage to your utility so crews know your address is affected.
- Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed; food stays safe for about 4 hours.
- Unplug sensitive electronics to protect them from surges when power returns.
- Never run a generator indoors or in a garage. Keep it outside, away from windows.
- If you rely on powered medical equipment, contact your utility about its medical priority program.