Cass County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Cass County, Minnesota share live outage data (Lake Country Power, Beltrami Electric Coop, Inc), and none of them report outages here right now. ALLETE, Inc. and Otter Tail Power Co do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
Cass County on the Minnesota outage map
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Current outages
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Cass County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Cass County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 323 significant power outages in Cass County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jul 21–26, 2016) came when severe thunderstorms left 14,111 customers (59.4% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 8 hr 39 min of power per year, more than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 3rd of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 26% 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 Cass County has risen recently: about 12 hr 7 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 5 hr 11 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 30, 2025) affected 1,664 customers (7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 21–26, 2016 | 14,111(59.4%) | 6 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | May 30 – Jun 2, 2022 | 8,131(34.2%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 16–26, 2022 | 7,984(33.6%) | 11 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 21–23, 2025 | 7,469(31.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Oct 6, 2024 | 6,018(25.3%) | 1 | High winds |
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 Cass County?
Electric companies with service territory in Cass County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Power | Investor Owned | 153,192 | Not reporting | |
| Otter Tail Power | Investor Owned | 65,759 | Not reporting | |
| Lake Country Power | Cooperative | 51,603 | Reporting | |
| Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp | Cooperative | 48,354 | Not reporting | |
| Beltrami Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 22,593 | Reporting | |
| Itasca-Mantrap Co-op Electrical Assn | Cooperative | 12,802 | Not reporting | |
| Todd-Wadena Electric Coop | Cooperative | 9,389 | 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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Cass County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Cass County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Cass County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Cass County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, ALLETE, Inc., Otter Tail Power Co, Lake Country Power, Crow Wing Cooperative Power & Light Comp and 3 others provide electric service in Cass County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Cass County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jul 21–26, 2016. It peaked at 14,111 customers without power (59.4% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Cass County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 323 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 8 hr 39 min of power per year, and on 76 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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You may reuse our derived data under CC BY 4.0 with attribution. Underlying government data is public domain.
PowerOutageTracker.com. "Cass County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/cass-county