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However, utility says outages remain possible due to ongoing cold in parts of U.S.

Rolling blackouts could continue in Dakotas, Minnesota as winter tests region's power grid The electrical grid operator for 14 central U.S. states, including much of North, South Dakota, and the western edge of Minnesota, instituted its most serious level of alert for the first time in its history this week, leading to controlled outages in all three states on Tuesday morning. Written By: News staff | × A Moorhead power substation is seen Feb. 16, a day when some power customers in the city experienced rolling blackouts. Alyssa Goelzer / The Forum MOORHEAD — Across parts of M...

The electrical grid operator for 14 central U.S. states, including much of North, South Dakota, and the western edge of Minnesota, instituted its most serious level of alert for the first time in its history this week, leading to controlled outages in all three states on Tuesday morning.

Goal is to connect with 1,500 customers who owe about $1.7 million 7:44 pm, Feb. 16, 2021 × Travis Schmidt Submitted photo MOORHEAD — Moorhead's Public Service Commission gave final approval on Tuesday, Feb. 16, to a payment plan option for the 1,500 city residents who are overdue on their utility payments to the city and to the electric and water utility. The plan gives residents who owe a combined total of about $1.75 million up to 24 months to pay off their bills — interest free — that in many instances were late because of job losses or reduced hours caused by the coron...

However, utility says outages remain possible due to ongoing cold in parts of U.S.