Dakota Electric Association Outages: Live Status & Outage Map
As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, Dakota Electric Association was reporting 26 customers without power across 1 county, according to its live data shared with DOE's ODIN outage feed.
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Current Dakota Electric Association outages
Counties where Dakota Electric Association is reporting outages right now
| County | Customers out | Est. restoration |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota County, MN | 26 | Nov 3, 1:51 AM EST |
How reliable is Dakota Electric Association?
Form EIA-861 reliability metrics for 2025, by state, compared with each state's average
| State | Customers | Outage time / customer | Outages / customer | Avg. restoration | State average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 117,913 | 29 min | 0.35 | 1 hr 22 min | 3 hr 2 min |
Outage time = SAIDI, outages = SAIFI, restoration = CAIDI, all including major events, as reported on Form EIA-861 (2025). Storm exposure differs a lot between territories, so one year is not a full verdict.
How Dakota Electric Association compares in Minnesota
Other large utilities serving Minnesota, ranked by outage time per customer (2025)
Dakota Electric Association service area
Counties where Dakota Electric Association has service territory (EIA-861). Each links to live outage status and history.
Dakota Electric Association outage FAQ
Is Dakota Electric Association having a power outage right now?
Yes. As of Nov 3, 12:45 AM EST, 26 Dakota Electric Association customers were without power, most in Dakota County.
How do I report a Dakota Electric Association power outage?
Report outages directly to Dakota Electric Association through its official outage reporting page (linked on this page). If you see a downed power line, stay at least 35 feet away and call 911.
How reliable is Dakota Electric Association?
In 2025, the average Dakota Electric Association customer was without power for about 29 min in total (SAIDI, including major events), according to EIA-861. That ranks 3rd of 179 large U.S. utilities, where 1st has the least outage time.
What areas does Dakota Electric Association serve?
Dakota Electric Association serves about 117,913 customers in Minnesota, with service territory in 4 counties (EIA-861, 2025).
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