Thousands lose power overnight, crews working to replace poles and power lines

Thousands of residents in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Iowa woke up without power as a storm took down power poles and lines. Energy providers are working to restore power.
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Ken Notes: I was pleased to see MG&E and WPS were involved in the new solar farms, because I worry that when it is 40 below with 50 mph winds there is someone available to repair the downed power lines.