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City and Minnesota Power officials are urging people to seek help as debts mount. Written By: Peter Passi | ×
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When it comes to the financial toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on Northland residents, the numbers speak for themselves.
About 3,000 customers of Comfort Systems, a division of Duluth s public works and utilities department, recently received notices for unpaid utility bills. That s more than triple the 922 delinquency notices sent out to Duluth residents in December 2019.
Collectively, Comfort Systems customers are more than $1.9 million in arrears.
Meanwhile, Minnesota Power reports that about 14,000 of its Northland household customers bills are now past due. That represents about 13% of the utility s residential customer base, said Tina Koecher, manager of customer experience operations for the Duluth-based utility company. She said the local difficulties paying utility bills fit within a national trend.
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Agencies prepare to meet growing need for energy assistance
Josh Lafond, an employee of George Propane, makes a delivery last week. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS
Josh Lafond, an employee of George Propane, makes a delivery last week. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS
Josh Lafond, an employee of George Propane, makes a delivery last week. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS
Josh Lafond, an employee of George Propane, makes a delivery last week. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS
Josh Lafond, an employee of George Propane, makes a delivery last week. STAFF PHOTO/CAROL LOLLIS
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Suburban Propane on Chapman Street in Greenfield. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ
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