Tragic and unfortunately quite stupid.

Here in MN if you don't pay your electric bill during the winter months the power company cant shut your power off due to stuff like this happening.....its a law that the power must stay on till it gets warm out in spring....even though they threaten you, they can't turn it off here in MN.

Sad story, prayers sent.

True for non -payment... but this was a case of theft of service....not covered under the law. Sad yes but if the power companies just give away service to everyone soon there is nobody to provide that service.