Aitkin County, MN Power Outages
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 1 customers in Aitkin County, Minnesota were without power, reported by Lake Country Power.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Lake Country Power | 1 |
Weather alerts
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Aitkin County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Aitkin County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 221 significant power outages in Aitkin County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 21–27, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 3,820 customers (32.7% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 10 hr 17 min of power per year, more than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 2nd of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 19% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 76 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Aitkin County has risen recently: about 14 hr 33 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 6 hr 2 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26–28, 2025) affected 990 customers (8.5%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 21–27, 2016 | 3,820(32.7%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Mar 29–30, 2020 | 3,722(31.9%) | 2 | Winter storm |
| 3 | Oct 3–5, 2024 | 3,696(31.7%) | 3 | High winds |
| 4 | Dec 12–19, 2022 | 3,567(30.5%) | 8 | Winter storm |
| 5 | May 20–21, 2015 | 3,481(29.8%) | 2 | Extreme cold |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Aitkin County?
Electric companies with service territory in Aitkin County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Power | Investor Owned | 153,192 | Not reporting | |
| East Central Energy | Cooperative | 68,191 | Reporting | |
| Lake Country Power | Cooperative | 51,603 | 1 out | |
| Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 16,058 | Not reporting | |
| Aitkin Public Utilities Comm | Municipal | 2,009 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Minnesota. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
Local outage news
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Aitkin County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Aitkin County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 1 customers in Aitkin County were without power according to Lake Country Power.
Which electric company serves Aitkin County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, ALLETE, Inc., East Central Energy, Lake Country Power, Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative and 1 others provide electric service in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Aitkin County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 21–27, 2016. It peaked at 3,820 customers without power (32.7% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Aitkin County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 221 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 10 hr 17 min of power per year, and on 76 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Aitkin County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/aitkin-county