The graph below shows the current electric grid conditions in the Southwest Power Pool footprint for Moorhead Public Service:

There are two types of energy alerts that will be communicated to Moorhead Public Service (MPS) customers during an energy alert or if controlled outages are necessary:

1. Energy Alert:  This is the level where MPS will issue a public appeal to reduce energy.

2. Energy Emergency:  This is the level where MPS will start controlled outages (rolling blackouts).   

For more information on current grid conditions in the Southwest Power Pool footprint, please visit https://www.spp.org/markets-operations/current-grid-conditions/

The U.S. Drought Monitor (USDM) is a map that is updated each Thursday to show the location and intensity of drought across the state of Minnesota. Visit www.drought.gov/states/Minnesota for more information and to view weekly updates.

To view currrent levels of the Red River, please visit   https://water.weather.gov/resources/hydrographs/fgon8_hg.png

PRESS RELEASE: Street Lane Closure begins Wednesday, May 14, for a Watermain Break repair at the intersection of Center Avenue and 14th Street in Moorhead.

For Immediate Release on Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Beginning on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, eastbound and westbound traffic will be reduced to one lane on Center Avenue in Moorhead near 14th Street to repair a watermain break. This lane closure is anticipated to last three days, weather permitting.

Motorists should follow all traffic control signage or find an alternate route during this lane closure.

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Please contact the following individual for more information regarding this press release:

Jake Long, Water Distribution Manager

Moorhead Public Service

Phone: 218.477.8074

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Moorhead Public Service, 2901 South Frontage Road, Suite 2, P.O. Box 779, Moorhead, MN 56561-0779 ♦ 218.477.8000, Option 4

Providing safe and reliable electricity and water to the community of Moorhead since 1895.

For information about Moorhead Public Service, visit our Web site at www.mpsutility.com.

Receive updates from Moorhead Public Service at www.twitter.com/mpsutility or www.facebook.com/mpsutility.

PRESS RELEASE: Moorhead Public Service recognized as a Reliable Public Power Provider

For Immediate Release on Tuesday, April 1, 2025

Moorhead Public Service (MPS) has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP₃)^® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service.

The RP₃ designation, which lasts for three years, recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate proficiency in four key disciplines: reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvement. Criteria include sound business practices and a utility-wide commitment to safe and reliable delivery of electricity. MPS joins more than 250 public power utilities nationwide that hold the RP₃ designation.

“Receiving an RP3 designation is a great honor signifying a utility has demonstrated a commitment to industry best practices,” said Jeremy Ash, Chair of APPA’s RP₃ Review Panel and General Manager at Kansas City Board of Public Utilities, Kansas. "And ultimately, the culture developed from this pursuit of excellence and continued improvement through the RP₃ program results in measurable value delivered to the local community.”

“We couldn’t be prouder to be honored with this designation,” said Travis Schmidt, General Manager of MPS. “This is the culmination of a lot of work from a lot of people who really care about powering our community. But this designation is not a final destination. We are committed to continuing to look for ways to improve our operations and service to our customers.”

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Please contact the following individual for more information regarding this press release:

Travis L. Schmidt, General Manager

Moorhead Public Service

Phone: 218.477.8084

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Moorhead Public Service, 2901 S. Frontage Road, Suite 2, P.O. Box 779, Moorhead, MN 56561-0779 ♦ 218.477.8000, Option 4

Providing safe and reliable electricity and water to the community of Moorhead since 1895.

For information about Moorhead Public Service, visit our Web site at www.mpsutility.com.

Receive updates from Moorhead Public Service at www.facebook.com/mpsutility or www.x.com/mpsutility.

Moorhead Public Service (MPS) is focused on protecting the health of every household in our community, by following all provisions of the Safe Drinking Water Act.  In accordance with the Lead and Copper Rule Revision under the Safe Drinking Water Act, MPS has completed and submitted our service line materials inventory to the Minnesota Department of Health.  Lead is not found in Moorhead’s source water or treated water when it leaves MPS’ drinking Water Treatment Plant. Lead in drinking water comes from lead service lines that connect the watermain to the home and household premise plumbing.

The service line inventory is publicly available, and you can check the materials for your service line by visiting the Lead Inventory Tracking Tool (LITT) by clicking this link. You may also contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. To complete the service line inventory, MPS staff has been reviewing historical water distribution system maintenance data to determine which homes in Moorhead have an LSL. MPS has also completed service line inventories by performing door-to-door verifications, as well as requesting that customers complete MPS’s Lead Service Line Inventory survey that can be found by clicking this link.

As of 11/15/2024, MPS has confirmed that approximately 85 percent of all service lines are non-lead, 13 percent require further verification, and 2 percent have been verified as lead. For additional information on how to reduce exposure in drinking water please visit MPS’ website. MPS customers with a confirmed lead service line, galvanized, or service lines requiring more information, will be receiving a letter in the coming week.

Moorhead Public Service (MPS) purchases the power you use everyday from outside resources. Despite recent increases in cost, these resources have proven to be the least cost for customers.