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Xcel Energy: Weather Contributing To Increase in Power Outages:

If it seems like power outages are growing... you'd be right. According to Xcel Energy, power outages averaged about 170 minutes per Minnesota customer two years ago. That increased last year to more than 300 minutes. Crystal Mayor Julie Deshler says she's also received a lot of complaints about power outages this summer. "There's been a large number of residences and a couple of businesses that have reached out to council members and myself about the increase in power outages to the community," said Deshler. And when you are… Read More