North Star Electric Cooperative has experienced some vandalism approximately 7 and a half miles north of Williams along County Road 2.  At least three main power poles were cut down by someone with what appears to be a chain saw.  This is a VERY dangerous situation.  North Star crews are on site and will need to have a power outage that will affect approximately 475 members.  This outage has already begun,  and will continue for approximately 5 hours.  This includes the areas of Birch Beach, Sandy Shores, and the resorts of Long Point and Rocky Point.  The Lake of the Woods Sheriff’s Department is investigating.  Two poles were also cut south of Baudette last night.  If you have any information, please contact the Lake of the Woods Sheriff’s Department at 634-1143.

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