The aftereffects of yesterday's gnarly storm are still being felt across Minnehaha Park, where several popular spots have been temporarily put on ice, thanks to a power outage. The facilities caught in the dark include the Sea Salt Seafood Eatery and the Wabun Picnic Area, putting a bit of a damper on some summer plans.
For those who had their eyes set on a splash at the Wabun wading pool or had reservations for the Wabun Picnic Sites, your plans need a raincheck. Xcel Energy is on the case, working tirelessly to restore power and, according to Minneapolis Parks, "reservation holders contacted," ensuring that nobody's left in the dark about the situation.
In the meantime, park-goers aren't completely out of luck. The Minneapolis Parks system is stepping up, wheeling in portable toilets to ensure nature's call can be answered in the absence of powered facilities. It's a small comfort, but when you've got to go, you've got to go. Xcel Energy's outage map.
The Sea Salt Seafood Eatery, a local favorite for its oceanic fare, is taking a hit during its prime season. Operators are surely feeling the pinch during what should be one of their busiest times, with no ability to fry up their signature dishes for the foreseeable hours, or possibly longer, depending on how quickly the electrons start flowing again. For updates on their status, keep an eye out on the eatery's social channels or website. After all, fried calamari and crispy fish tacos wait for no one—well, except when a power outage pushes pause on the deep fryer.
