Itasca County, MN Power Outages
As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, 73 customers in Itasca County, Minnesota were without power, reported by Lake Country Power.
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Current outages
| Utility | Customers out |
|---|---|
| Lake Country Power | 73 |
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Itasca County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Itasca County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 263 significant power outages in Itasca County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (May 30 – Jun 2, 2022) came when severe thunderstorms left 7,982 customers (35.3% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 7 hr 37 min of power per year, more than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 4th of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 21% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 60 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Itasca County has risen recently: about 10 hr 42 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 4 hr 32 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 17–19, 2025) affected 356 customers (1.6%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 30 – Jun 2, 2022 | 7,982(35.3%) | 4 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jun 19–30, 2022 | 7,095(31.4%) | 12 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jul 21–27, 2016 | 7,071(31.3%) | 7 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 21–22, 2025 | 5,611(24.8%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Jul 27–28, 2021 | 4,578(20.2%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
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 Itasca County?
Electric companies with service territory in Itasca County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Power | Investor Owned | 153,192 | Not reporting | |
| Lake Country Power | Cooperative | 51,603 | 73 out | |
| Beltrami Electric Coop, Inc | Cooperative | 22,593 | Reporting | |
| Grand Rapids Public Util Comm | Municipal | 7,610 | Not reporting | |
| North Itasca Electric Coop Inc | Cooperative | 5,665 | Not reporting | |
| City of Nashwauk - (MN) | Municipal | 544 | Not reporting | |
| Keewatin Public Utilities | Municipal | 511 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Minnesota. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Itasca County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Itasca County right now?
Yes. As of Nov 2, 11:30 PM EST, 73 customers in Itasca County were without power according to Lake Country Power.
Which electric company serves Itasca County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, ALLETE, Inc., Lake Country Power, Beltrami Electric Coop, Inc, Grand Rapids Public Util Comm and 3 others provide electric service in Itasca County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Itasca County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was May 30 – Jun 2, 2022. It peaked at 7,982 customers without power (35.3% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Itasca County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 263 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 7 hr 37 min of power per year, and on 60 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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