UPDATE: Power restored in Grand Meadow after major power outage caused by an animal

GRAND MEADOW, Minn. (KTTC) – According to Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative (FMEC), the power outage was caused by an animal who got on top of a transformer.

The company says a temporary solution was employed and that permanent repairs are scheduled for Wednesday evening.

FMEC says no further interruptions are expected and that everything should remain normal throughout the repair process and during the return to normal system conditions.

GRAND MEADOW, Minn. (KTTC) – Power is back on for customers in Grand Meadow and Frankford Township, according to the Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative Outage Map.

The cooperative said in a Facebook post the outage impacted customers being fed from the Grand Meadow substation.

KTTC has reached out to the electric cooperative and will update this story when more information about the outage is available.

GRAND MEADOW, Minn. (KTTC) – According to the Freeborn Mower Electric Cooperative Outage Map, Grand Meadow is experiencing a major power outage.

419 customers out of 420 are currently without power in Grand Meadow while 295 customers out of 308 are without power in and around Frankford Township.

KTTC has a crew en route to the town and will update this story with more information when it becomes available.

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