Freezing rain, ice storm leading to regional power outages

(Fargo, ND) — The winter ice storm has led to power outages across the region.

Xcel Energy is reporting a total of 16 outages across the Fargo-Moorhead metro region, with 411 customers impacted. Cass County Eletric is currently reporting 58 outages with 1,477 customers impacted. Dakota Valley Electric Cooperative is reporting 653 outages across its coverage area. More than 2,000 Otter Tail Power Company customers are without power.

The outages are a result of the region’s ice storm warning, which is in effect until 6 p.m. Tuesday.