Winter Storm Argos blew in November 18 with a furry and quickly turned from a winter
storm to a blizzard. Outages began as the heavy wet snow brought trees down on power lines. By 2:30pm with blizzard conditions of 35+ mph winds, icy roads and visibility to almost nothing, we closed our offices. But, with 2,000 members out of power our line crews continued to work on restoration.
The past few summers have brought us some very damaging storms. Most of us are guilty of not preparing for disasters. Click 
Brainerd Let’s Go Fishing is the 2016 Touchstone Energy Commitment to Community winner this year. On December 28, they received a plaque and $500 as the local winner and their organization has been submitted for the State-wide Touchstone Energy annual program.
Todd Treichler (left) and Justin Wilson using dual buckets stringing new wire to a replaced power pole that had snapped on Knollwood Drive in Baxter. Photo courtesy of Steve Kohls, Brainerd Dispatch.
