Mille Lacs County, MN Power Outages
Only some utilities serving Mille Lacs County, Minnesota share live outage data (East Central Energy), and none of them report outages here right now. Connexus Energy and Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative do not share live data, so check their outage maps for real-time status.
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Mille Lacs County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Mille Lacs County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 36 significant power outages in Mille Lacs County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Sep 26, 2020) came when hail and lightning left 4,552 customers (27.6% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 1 hr 5 min of power per year, less than the Minnesota average of 2 hr 46 min. That ranks 61st of 85 Minnesota counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
March is the riskiest month: it accounted for 17% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 11 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Mille Lacs County has fallen recently: about 57 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 1 hr 18 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Nov 26, 2025) affected 317 customers (1.9%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sep 26, 2020 | 4,552(27.6%) | 1 | Hail and lightning |
| 2 | Apr 17, 2021 | 4,548(27.5%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
| 3 | Aug 14–15, 2020 | 1,910(11.6%) | 2 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Jun 21–23, 2022 | 1,878(11.4%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 5 | Mar 6, 2021 | 1,596(9.7%) | 1 | No major storm reported |
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 Mille Lacs County?
Electric companies with service territory in Mille Lacs County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (MN) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connexus Energy | Cooperative | 148,716 | Not reporting | |
| East Central Energy | Cooperative | 68,191 | Reporting | |
| Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative | Cooperative | 16,058 | Not reporting | |
| Princeton Public Utils Comm | Municipal | 2,958 | 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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Mille Lacs County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Mille Lacs County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Mille Lacs 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 Mille Lacs County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Connexus Energy, East Central Energy, Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative, Princeton Public Utils Comm provide electric service in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota.
What was the worst power outage in Mille Lacs County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Sep 26, 2020. It peaked at 4,552 customers without power (27.6% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to hail and lightning.
How often does the power go out in Mille Lacs County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 36 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 1 hr 5 min of power per year, and on 11 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Mille Lacs County, MN Power Outages." Accessed November 3, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/minnesota/mille-lacs-county