Damaged Tower Knocks Out Power To Aurora In NE Minnesota

AURORA, Minn. (AP) -- A damaged switch tower has knocked out power in the city of Aurora in northeastern Minnesota.

Minnesota Power says a contractor was doing work in the area when the tower that feeds the substation for the city was damaged around 8 a.m. Saturday.

Company spokeswoman Amy Rutledge says C

KBJR-TV reports about 1,300 customers are affected, including some in Babbitt.

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