FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 2, 2007
CONTACT: Tony Benson
Communications Coordinator
507-280-1534
tbenson@rpu.org

Three RPU line workers make it back safe from Nixa, Missouri

ROCHESTER, MN— Three RPU line workers are back home safe after helping to restore power in Nixa, Missouri. The line workers went down as part of a mutual aid request sent out by Missouri Public Utility Alliance to the Minnesota Municipal Utility Association (MMUA).

The three line workers are Jeff Wagenaar, Chuck Floeter, and Matt Tupper.

This was the first time that RPU has traveled out of state to help in a power restoration effort.

About Rochester Public Utilities

As the municipal utility of Rochester, Minn., for more than 110 years, RPU provides high-quality and reliable electricity to over 45,000 customers. Water customers number more than 34,000. RPU continually investigates innovative technologies to help customers realize the best value from the services they receive. Current initiatives include fuel cell research, wind power, and photovoltaic offerings.

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