Nearly 20,000 without power after storm
Posted at 7:36 AM on February 29, 2012
by Jon Gordon
Filed under: Weather
Via MPR News Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner:
Xcel Energy reports 19,212 power outages as of 7:30am. ow.ly/i/u3uF
— MPR Weather (@MPRweather) February 29, 2012
From Xcel energy Website:
"We are experiencing widespread power outages in Minnesota, especially in the metro area, due to winter weather conditions. As of 7 am on Wednesday, February 29th, we expect most customers experiencing outages to have their service restored by noon today. As the storm continues, new outages are possible and this restoration estimate could change."
About Paul Tosto
Paul Tosto writes the Big Story Blog for MPR News. He joined the newsroom in 2008 after more than 20 years reporting on education, politics and the economy for news wires and newspapers across the country.
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