[UPDATE]
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — Xcel Energy has restored service after a significant power outage left over 8,000 customers without power on Sunday. According to Xcel, the outage was caused by a squirrel coming into contact with substation equipment.
For the latest information on Xcel Energy outages, visit their website.
This is a developing story, and updates will be provided when more information becomes available.
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