Xcel Energy is preparing for high wind speeds on Friday which will increase the wildfire risk across the area.

Xcel Energy announced it is conducting a Public Safety Power Shutoff due to extreme wildfire risk and high winds.

Under the blueprint approved by the PUC, Xcel’s energy use would change dramatically between now and Minnesota’s 2040 goal for a carbon-free grid. Renewables now make up nearly 41% of the ...