Severe Storms Leave 54,000 Without Power in Minnesota; Separate Outage Reported in Michigan

A digital map of the Minneapolis area showing numerous power outage icons across the region

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  • Over 54,000 Xcel Energy customers affected in Minnesota.
  • Storms brought 60 mph wind gusts and heavy rain.
  • Vehicle crash in Genesee County, MI, caused outage for 850 customers.

Strong thunderstorms sweeping across Minnesota have left more than 54,000 Xcel Energy customers without power as of Wednesday morning, June 10, 2026. According to data from the utility provider, approximately 590 separate outages were reported statewide following overnight severe weather that brought heavy rain and wind gusts exceeding 60 mph.

Xcel Energy officials stated that repair crews were deployed early Wednesday to prioritize restoring service to the largest affected areas first. Customers are advised to monitor the official Xcel Energy outage map for real-time restoration updates.

Meanwhile, in Genesee County, Michigan, a separate power disruption occurred Tuesday night. Authorities reported that a vehicle crash on M-15, between Potter Road and Flint Street north of Davison, brought down power lines. The incident, confirmed by Genesee County 9-1-1, left over 850 homes and businesses without electricity. Consumers Energy crews were onsite Wednesday morning conducting repairs, with an estimated completion time of noon.

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