Electricity rates in Long Prairie, MN
Long Prairie (3,347 people, Todd County) is served by 3 electric utilities. Homes on Allete pay about 16.57¢/kWh, 2% more than the Minnesota average.
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Electric companies serving Long Prairie
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allete | Investor-owned utility | 16.57¢ | $112 | 127K | 143 |
| Stearns Cooperative Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 14.41¢ | $182 | 26K | 107 |
| Runestone Electric Association | Electric cooperative | 15.12¢ | $180 | 14K | 135 |
Power outages in Todd County right now
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Outage history in Todd County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 140 | 128 |
| Days with outages | 33 | 37 |
| Most customers out at once | 1,392 (10.7%) | 1,806 (13.9%) |
| Worst day | 2024-11-19 | 2025-07-15 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
Less outage time than 2024 (140 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Osakis 17.1¢
- Sauk Centre 17.1¢
- Melrose 17.1¢
- Little Falls 16.6¢
- Alexandria 11.8¢
- Parkers Prairie 11.8¢
- Staples 16.6¢
- Albany 17.1¢
- Royalton 16.6¢
- Avon 17.1¢
ZIP codes: 56347
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Long Prairie?
Most homes in Long Prairie get power from Allete, where residential customers pay an average of 16.57¢/kWh including all charges. The Minnesota average is 16.22¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢. Other utilities serving parts of Long Prairie: Stearns Cooperative Electric Association (14.41¢), Runestone Electric Association (15.12¢).
What is the average electric bill in Long Prairie?
About $112 a month, based on 673 kWh a month (the average for Allete customers) at 16.57¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Long Prairie, MN?
3 utilities serve Long Prairie's ZIP codes: Allete, Stearns Cooperative Electric Association, Runestone Electric Association. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Long Prairie?
In 2025, customers in Todd County averaged 2 hr 8 min without power. Outages hit 37 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-07-15, when 1,806 customers (13.9%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.