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Fergus Falls, Minnesota\u00a0 (OTP)\u00a0 April showers bring May flowers? Deep snow and high winds during this month\u2019s snow storm caused extended outages in the east central part of Otter Tail Power Company\u2019s South Dakota service area, as well as shorter outages in other communities the company serves. Despite difficult weather conditions, once crews could arrive on site they did what company crews have been doing for 110 years\u2014safely and efficiently delivering power.<\/p>\n
Since 1909 Otter Tail Power Company has touched the lives of customers by providing reliable electricity and energy services. The company served its first customer\u2014Northern Light Electric Company of Wahpeton, North Dakota\u2014in April 1909. It now provides electricity to more than 132,500 customers in 422 communities.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re proud of our 110 years serving our friends and neighbors,\u201d said Otter Tail Power Company President Tim Rogelstad. \u201cAnd we\u2019ll continue to provide a reliable, cost-effective, and increasingly clean combination of resources to meet our customers\u2019 energy needs.\u201d<\/p>\n
Commitment to customers Whether it\u2019s restoring power after a storm, supporting local community organizations, continuing efforts to keep rates among the lowest in the country, or providing customers ways to save energy through programs and rebates, company employees remain focused on customers. \u201cWe\u2019ll continue to partner with our communities to help ensure they are great places to live, work, and play,\u201d said Rogelstad. \u201cThe energy industry is changing, and we\u2019re excited for the opportunities those changes bring for us and our customers.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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