Electricity rates in Fosston, MN
Fosston (1,498 people, Polk County) is served by 2 electric utilities. Homes on Otter Tail Power Co. pay about 11.76¢/kWh, 27% less than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Fosston
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otter Tail Power Co. | Investor-owned utility | 11.76¢ | $106 | 50K | 557 |
| Wild Rice Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 15.06¢ | $186 | 14K | 688 |
Power outages in Polk County right now
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Outage history in Polk County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 57 | 176 |
| Days with outages | 15 | 25 |
| Most customers out at once | 2,331 (12.1%) | 4,006 (20.8%) |
| Worst day | 2024-07-28 | 2025-06-21 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (57 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Bagley 15.8¢
- Mahnomen 11.8¢
- Red Lake Falls 11.8¢
- Little Rock 15.8¢
- Red Lake 15.8¢
- Ada 17.1¢
- Bemidji 15.8¢
- Crookston 11.8¢
- Thief River Falls 11.8¢
- Redby 15.8¢
ZIP codes: 56542
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Fosston?
Most homes in Fosston get power from Otter Tail Power Co., where residential customers pay an average of 11.76¢/kWh including all charges. The Minnesota average is 16.22¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Fosston: Wild Rice Electric Co-op (15.06¢).
What is the average electric bill in Fosston?
About $106 a month, based on 904 kWh a month (the average for Otter Tail Power Co. customers) at 11.76¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Fosston, MN?
2 utilities serve Fosston's ZIP codes: Otter Tail Power Co., Wild Rice Electric Co-op. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Fosston?
In 2025, customers in Polk County averaged 2 hr 56 min without power. Outages hit 25 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-06-21, when 4,006 customers (20.8%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.