RUSHFORD, Minn. – High demand is straining the regional power grid, prompting MIEnergy and other co-ops to urge subscribers to reduce usage. The peak energy alert kicked in at 7 a.m. People with dual-fuel devices will be affected roughly 7 to 11 a.m. Issuing the alert besides MIEnergy:
> Freeborn-Mower Electric, of Albert Lea.
> People’s Energy, of Oronoco.
> Heartland Power, of St. Ansgar.
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