We are rapidly losing equipment too. Dean Fiber Minnesota Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ________________________________ From: Jeremy Schmeichel via mice-discuss <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Sent: Thursday, 06 August 2026 14:06:25 To: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>; mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Subject: Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE We just lost a core router out there and all connectivity - feels like a possible power issue. From: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net> Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM To: mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Subject: Loss of connectivity to MICE [You don't often get email from josh.hoppes@cfunet.net. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] We just saw connectivity to MICE go down as well as our Hurricane Electric transit circuit. Are there any known issues at Cologix Minneapolis? Josh Hoppes Network Engineer II Cedar Falls Utilities Office 319 268 5227 Cell 319 610 5332 www.cfu.net<http://www.cfu.net> _______________________________________________ mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net CAUTION: This email originated outside the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender.

I noticed that too. Not good. [A picture containing icon Description automatically generated] Jeff Wilde • Network Engineer • Park Region Office 218.826.6161 • Direct 218.826.8330 • Fax 218.826.6298 From: Dean Bahls <dean.bahls@fiberminnesota.com> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 2:13 PM To: Jeremy Schmeichel <Jeremy.Schmeichel@mybluepeak.com>; Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>; mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net Subject: Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE Caution: External Sender. Please do not click on links or open attachments from senders you do not trust. We are rapidly losing equipment too. Dean Fiber Minnesota Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android<https://linklock.titanhq.com/analyse?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2FAAb9ysg&data...> ________________________________ From: Jeremy Schmeichel via mice-discuss <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Sent: Thursday, 06 August 2026 14:06:25 To: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net<mailto:Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>>; mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Subject: Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE We just lost a core router out there and all connectivity - feels like a possible power issue. From: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net<mailto:Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>> Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM To: mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Subject: Loss of connectivity to MICE [You don't often get email from josh.hoppes@cfunet.net<mailto:josh.hoppes@cfunet.net>. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification<https://linklock.titanhq.com/analyse?url=https%3A%2F%2Faka.ms%2FLearnAboutSenderIdentification&data=eJxUys1OrDAUAOCnKYub0PSXC4sumBlJTDQafYID59SpQEvaEl_f6M719y0OpfGgLLReI7amB2oHMtQCEpHW3tA8NOj-Nbtj-np96V7fpH2-GCWlFHYYO_vf9p25aCF6cVOTvinFjPgTeYT9yCgtP3JCns66pbTyJe1MPzTFIUHkM9y3wozwYaa8hxippAo_qcnuk7znX2FDYkYckNdMHyHFXz3dvdajMD0yNTE1wQp8L0xNTwQ5jnM66ztFpPyIFGvwYYEaUvwOAAD__ypFTzQ> ] We just saw connectivity to MICE go down as well as our Hurricane Electric transit circuit. Are there any known issues at Cologix Minneapolis? Josh Hoppes Network Engineer II Cedar Falls Utilities Office 319 268 5227 Cell 319 610 5332 www.cfu.net<https://linklock.titanhq.com/analyse?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfu.net&data=eJxUy...> _______________________________________________ mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net> CAUTION: This email originated outside the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender.

It appears things are coming back online now, my devices are reporting uptimes of a few minutes so that’d match the complete loss-of-power reports. Anthony Nuvera Communications From: Jay Hanke via mice-discuss <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Reply-To: Jay Hanke <jayhanke@southfront.io> Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 3:09 PM To: Dean Bahls <dean.bahls@fiberminnesota.com> Cc: Jeremy Schmeichel <Jeremy.Schmeichel@mybluepeak.com>, Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>, "mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net" <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Subject: Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE Power issues? On Thu, Aug 6, 2026 at 2:34 PM Dean Bahls <dean.bahls@fiberminnesota.com<mailto:dean.bahls@fiberminnesota.com>> wrote: We are rapidly losing equipment too. Dean Fiber Minnesota Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> From: Jeremy Schmeichel via mice-discuss <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Sent: Thursday, 06 August 2026 14:06:25 To: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net<mailto:Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>>; mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Subject: Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE We just lost a core router out there and all connectivity - feels like a possible power issue. From: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net<mailto:Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>> Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM To: mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Subject: Loss of connectivity to MICE [You don't often get email from josh.hoppes@cfunet.net<mailto:josh.hoppes@cfunet.net>. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] We just saw connectivity to MICE go down as well as our Hurricane Electric transit circuit. Are there any known issues at Cologix Minneapolis? Josh Hoppes Network Engineer II Cedar Falls Utilities Office 319 268 5227 Cell 319 610 5332 www.cfu.net<http://www.cfu.net> _______________________________________________ mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net> CAUTION: This email originated outside the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender. _______________________________________________ mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net>

There are rumors of power issues at the 511 building , but we’ve also seen fiber metro cuts earlier this morning so there could be multiple things going on. From: Jeremy Schmeichel via mice-discuss <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Reply-To: Jeremy Schmeichel <Jeremy.Schmeichel@mybluepeak.com> Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 2:11 PM To: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>, "mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net" <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Subject: Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE We just lost a core router out there and all connectivity - feels like a possible power issue. From: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net> Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM To: mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Subject: Loss of connectivity to MICE [You don't often get email from josh.hoppes@cfunet.net. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] We just saw connectivity to MICE go down as well as our Hurricane Electric transit circuit. Are there any known issues at Cologix Minneapolis? Josh Hoppes Network Engineer II Cedar Falls Utilities Office 319 268 5227 Cell 319 610 5332 www.cfu.net<http://www.cfu.net> _______________________________________________ mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net

We run batteries on our DC plant at 511 and they have drawn down to 38 VDC. I can’t believe anything in our cage is still operating. I don’t understand why Cologix UPS and generators aren’t running down there.. Dean From: Jay Hanke via mice-discuss <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 2:19 PM To: Jeremy Schmeichel <Jeremy.Schmeichel@mybluepeak.com> Cc: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>; mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net Subject: Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE Getting lots of reports about Cologix MSP. Both MICE and providers On Thu, Aug 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM Jeremy Schmeichel via mice-discuss <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> wrote: We just lost a core router out there and all connectivity - feels like a possible power issue. From: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net<mailto:Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>> Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM To: mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Subject: Loss of connectivity to MICE [You don't often get email from josh.hoppes@cfunet.net<mailto:josh.hoppes@cfunet.net>. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] We just saw connectivity to MICE go down as well as our Hurricane Electric transit circuit. Are there any known issues at Cologix Minneapolis? Josh Hoppes Network Engineer II Cedar Falls Utilities Office 319 268 5227 Cell 319 610 5332 www.cfu.net<http://www.cfu.net> _______________________________________________ mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net> _______________________________________________ mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net> CAUTION: This email originated outside the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender.

Our gear is online in MIN3 but on the IP side lost GTT, MICE and it also seems Cogent is sending no routes elsewhere in the metro. Relying on Chicago. On Fri, 7 Aug 2026, 6:12 am Dean Bahls, <dean.bahls@fiberminnesota.com> wrote:

We run batteries on our DC plant at 511 and they have drawn down to 38 VDC. I can’t believe anything in our cage is still operating.

I don’t understand why Cologix UPS and generators aren’t running down there..

Dean

*From:* Jay Hanke via mice-discuss <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> *Sent:* Thursday, August 6, 2026 2:19 PM *To:* Jeremy Schmeichel <Jeremy.Schmeichel@mybluepeak.com> *Cc:* Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>; mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net *Subject:* Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE

Getting lots of reports about Cologix MSP. Both MICE and providers

On Thu, Aug 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM Jeremy Schmeichel via mice-discuss < mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> wrote:

We just lost a core router out there and all connectivity - feels like a possible power issue.

*From: *Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net> *Date: *Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM *To: *mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> *Subject: *Loss of connectivity to MICE

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We just saw connectivity to MICE go down as well as our Hurricane Electric transit circuit. Are there any known issues at Cologix Minneapolis?

Josh Hoppes Network Engineer II Cedar Falls Utilities Office 319 268 5227 Cell 319 610 5332 www.cfu.net

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Correction MIN1-MIN4 Case #1879022: MIN1&2 Investigating Reported Power Issues Case #1879175: MIN3 Investigating Reported Power Issues Case #1879246: MIN4 Investigating Reported Power Issues First emails reporting issues arrived around 1453 Cleared notification was sent around 1518 Ben Wiechman Chief Technical Officer 320.247.3224 | ben.wiechman@arvig.com Arvig | 224 East Main Street | Melrose, MN 56352 | arvig.com Book a meeting with me: https://calendar.app.google/HdzQXtfWGPvgxFn58 On Thu, Aug 6, 2026 at 3:49 PM Ben Wiechman <ben.wiechman@arvig.com> wrote:

We had reports from Cologix of power issues in MIN3 and MIN4. They sent notice that they believed the issues were resolved around 3:20 PM.

Ben Wiechman

Chief Technical Officer

320.247.3224 | ben.wiechman@arvig.com

Arvig | 224 East Main Street | Melrose, MN 56352 | arvig.com

Book a meeting with me: https://calendar.app.google/HdzQXtfWGPvgxFn58

On Thu, Aug 6, 2026 at 3:43 PM Louis McLennan via mice-discuss < mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> wrote:

...

Our gear is online in MIN3 but on the IP side lost GTT, MICE and it also seems Cogent is sending no routes elsewhere in the metro. Relying on Chicago.

On Fri, 7 Aug 2026, 6:12 am Dean Bahls, <dean.bahls@fiberminnesota.com> wrote:

...

We run batteries on our DC plant at 511 and they have drawn down to 38 VDC. I can’t believe anything in our cage is still operating.

I don’t understand why Cologix UPS and generators aren’t running down there..

Dean

*From:* Jay Hanke via mice-discuss <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> *Sent:* Thursday, August 6, 2026 2:19 PM *To:* Jeremy Schmeichel <Jeremy.Schmeichel@mybluepeak.com> *Cc:* Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>; mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net *Subject:* Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE

Getting lots of reports about Cologix MSP. Both MICE and providers

On Thu, Aug 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM Jeremy Schmeichel via mice-discuss < mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> wrote:

We just lost a core router out there and all connectivity - feels like a possible power issue.

*From: *Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net> *Date: *Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 1:05 PM *To: *mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> *Subject: *Loss of connectivity to MICE

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We just saw connectivity to MICE go down as well as our Hurricane Electric transit circuit. Are there any known issues at Cologix Minneapolis?

Josh Hoppes Network Engineer II Cedar Falls Utilities Office 319 268 5227 Cell 319 610 5332 www.cfu.net

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Same with us. Loss connectivity to MICE and Cogent at 511. [signature] Ryan Gunther Network & Switching Engineer CCNA, MEF-CECP, A+, ABCP (406) 234-7458 105 N Montana Ave., Miles City, MT 59301 www.midrivers.com<https://www.midrivers.com/> [logo]<https://www.midrivers.com/> [facebook] <https://facebook.com/midrivers> [instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/midriverscommunications/> [linkedin] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/mid-rivers-communications/> Review Us on Google<http://www.google.com/search?q=Mid-Rivers+Communications,1101%20Main%20St.,%...> From: Abhi Devireddy <abhi@devireddy.com> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 1:09 PM To: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>; mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE CAUTION: This email originated from outside of Mid-Rivers or its subsidiaries. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. We did as well. Lost all outbound connectivity w/ MICE and Cogent. Abhi From: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net<mailto:Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>> Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 2:06 PM To: mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Subject: Loss of connectivity to MICE We just saw connectivity to MICE go down as well as our Hurricane Electric transit circuit. Are there any known issues at Cologix Minneapolis? Josh Hoppes Network Engineer II Cedar Falls Utilities Office 319 268 5227 Cell 319 610 5332 www.cfu.net<http://www.cfu.net> _______________________________________________ mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net> ________________________________ This email has been scanned for spam and viruses by Proofpoint Essentials. Click here<https://us3.proofpointessentials.com/app/report_spam.php?mod_id=11&mod_optio...> to report this email as spam.

Has anyone received a formal RFO yet from Cologix on the outage? Thanks, Justin Long Lines Broadband ________________________________ From: Brady Farver via mice-discuss <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 3:24:00 PM To: mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE WARNING!! This message originated from an External Source. Please use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. Response from the Cologix support portal: --- Dear Valued Customer, We are aware of a communication issue affecting certain Facility monitoring systems and are actively working to resolve it. At this time, we are investigating an issue affecting one of the Facility's UPS systems. Our Operations Team is actively monitoring the electrical infrastructure and environmental conditions while the issue is being investigated. We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available. Our Operations Team is actively monitoring the environment while the communication issue is being investigated and resolved. Thank you for your patience and understanding. --- Brady Farver Truestream - Network Operations bfarver@truestreamfiber.com<mailto:bfarver@truestreamfiber.com> From: Ryan Gunther via mice-discuss <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 15:21 To: mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE Same with us. Loss connectivity to MICE and Cogent at 511. [signature] Ryan Gunther Network & Switching Engineer CCNA, MEF-CECP, A+, ABCP (406) 234-7458 105 N Montana Ave., Miles City, MT 59301 www.midrivers.com<https://www.midrivers.com/> [logo]<https://www.midrivers.com/> [facebook] <https://facebook.com/midrivers> [instagram] <https://www.instagram.com/midriverscommunications/> [linkedin] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/mid-rivers-communications/> Review Us on Google<http://www.google.com/search?q=Mid-Rivers+Communications,1101%20Main%20St.,%...> From: Abhi Devireddy <abhi@devireddy.com<mailto:abhi@devireddy.com>> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 1:09 PM To: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net<mailto:Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>>; mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE CAUTION: This email originated from outside of Mid-Rivers or its subsidiaries. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. We did as well. Lost all outbound connectivity w/ MICE and Cogent. Abhi From: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net<mailto:Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>> Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 2:06 PM To: mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Subject: Loss of connectivity to MICE We just saw connectivity to MICE go down as well as our Hurricane Electric transit circuit. Are there any known issues at Cologix Minneapolis? Josh Hoppes Network Engineer II Cedar Falls Utilities Office 319 268 5227 Cell 319 610 5332 www.cfu.net<http://www.cfu.net/> _______________________________________________ mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net> ________________________________

What does that mean I wonder. “A non cologix contractor or employee”. Was it the landlord or some other means like rogue. [A picture containing icon Description automatically generated] Jeff Wilde • Network Engineer • Park Region Office 218.826.6161 • Direct 218.826.8330 • Fax 218.826.6298 From: Brady Farver via mice-discuss <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Sent: Friday, August 21, 2026 4:13 PM To: Justin Huffman <jhuffman@longlines.biz>; mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE Caution: External Sender. Please do not click on links or open attachments from senders you do not trust. Hello, We received the attached RFO. Brady Farver Truestream | Network Operations bfarver@truestreamfiber.com<mailto:bfarver@truestreamfiber.com> ________________________________ From: Justin Huffman <jhuffman@longlines.biz<mailto:jhuffman@longlines.biz>> Sent: Friday, August 21, 2026 17:06 To: Brady Farver <bfarver@truestreamfiber.com<mailto:bfarver@truestreamfiber.com>>; mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE Has anyone received a formal RFO yet from Cologix on the outage? Thanks, Justin Long Lines Broadband ________________________________ From: Brady Farver via mice-discuss <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 3:24:00 PM To: mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE WARNING!! This message originated from an External Source. Please use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. Response from the Cologix support portal: --- Dear Valued Customer, We are aware of a communication issue affecting certain Facility monitoring systems and are actively working to resolve it. At this time, we are investigating an issue affecting one of the Facility's UPS systems. Our Operations Team is actively monitoring the electrical infrastructure and environmental conditions while the issue is being investigated. We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available. Our Operations Team is actively monitoring the environment while the communication issue is being investigated and resolved. Thank you for your patience and understanding. --- Brady Farver Truestream - Network Operations bfarver@truestreamfiber.com<mailto:bfarver@truestreamfiber.com> From: Ryan Gunther via mice-discuss <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 15:21 To: mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE Same with us. Loss connectivity to MICE and Cogent at 511. [signature] Ryan Gunther Network & Switching Engineer CCNA, MEF-CECP, A+, ABCP (406) 234-7458 105 N Montana Ave., Miles City, MT 59301 www.midrivers.com<https://linklock.titanhq.com/analyse?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.midrivers.com%2F&...> [logo]<https://linklock.titanhq.com/analyse?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.midrivers.com%2F&...> [facebook] <https://linklock.titanhq.com/analyse?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffacebook.com%2Fmidriv...> [instagram] <https://linklock.titanhq.com/analyse?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fm...> [linkedin] <https://linklock.titanhq.com/analyse?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fco...> Review Us on Google<https://linklock.titanhq.com/analyse?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fsearc...> From: Abhi Devireddy <abhi@devireddy.com<mailto:abhi@devireddy.com>> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 1:09 PM To: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net<mailto:Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>>; mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE CAUTION: This email originated from outside of Mid-Rivers or its subsidiaries. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. We did as well. Lost all outbound connectivity w/ MICE and Cogent. Abhi From: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net<mailto:Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>> Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 2:06 PM To: mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Subject: Loss of connectivity to MICE We just saw connectivity to MICE go down as well as our Hurricane Electric transit circuit. Are there any known issues at Cologix Minneapolis? Josh Hoppes Network Engineer II Cedar Falls Utilities Office 319 268 5227 Cell 319 610 5332 www.cfu.net<https://linklock.titanhq.com/analyse?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cfu.net%2F&data=eJ...> _______________________________________________ mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net> ________________________________

I have a theory. (see attachment or whatever, I don’t know if this will even go through) [DON'T PRESS THE BUTTON, STIMPY by MegBeth on DeviantArt] …but really, I’m assuming it was extended to someplace it shouldn’t have been (anymore), and someone wondered “is this even connected to anything anymore?” and…well… #yolo - Jima From: Jeff Wilde via mice-discuss <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Sent: Friday, August 21, 2026 21:13 To: Brady Farver <bfarver@truestreamfiber.com>; Justin Huffman <jhuffman@longlines.biz>; mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE What does that mean I wonder. “A non cologix contractor or employee”. Was it the landlord or some other means like rogue. [A picture containing icon Description automatically generated] Jeff Wilde • Network Engineer • Park Region Office 218.826.6161 • Direct 218.826.8330 • Fax 218.826.6298 From: Brady Farver via mice-discuss <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Sent: Friday, August 21, 2026 4:13 PM To: Justin Huffman <jhuffman@longlines.biz<mailto:jhuffman@longlines.biz>>; mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE Caution: External Sender. Please do not click on links or open attachments from senders you do not trust. Hello, We received the attached RFO. Brady Farver Truestream | Network Operations bfarver@truestreamfiber.com<mailto:bfarver@truestreamfiber.com> ________________________________ From: Justin Huffman <jhuffman@longlines.biz<mailto:jhuffman@longlines.biz>> Sent: Friday, August 21, 2026 17:06 To: Brady Farver <bfarver@truestreamfiber.com<mailto:bfarver@truestreamfiber.com>>; mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE Has anyone received a formal RFO yet from Cologix on the outage? Thanks, Justin Long Lines Broadband ________________________________ From: Brady Farver via mice-discuss <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 3:24:00 PM To: mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE WARNING!! This message originated from an External Source. Please use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. Response from the Cologix support portal: --- Dear Valued Customer, We are aware of a communication issue affecting certain Facility monitoring systems and are actively working to resolve it. At this time, we are investigating an issue affecting one of the Facility's UPS systems. Our Operations Team is actively monitoring the electrical infrastructure and environmental conditions while the issue is being investigated. We will provide additional updates as more information becomes available. Our Operations Team is actively monitoring the environment while the communication issue is being investigated and resolved. Thank you for your patience and understanding. --- Brady Farver Truestream - Network Operations bfarver@truestreamfiber.com<mailto:bfarver@truestreamfiber.com> From: Ryan Gunther via mice-discuss <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 15:21 To: mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE Same with us. Loss connectivity to MICE and Cogent at 511. 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Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. We did as well. Lost all outbound connectivity w/ MICE and Cogent. Abhi From: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net<mailto:Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>> Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 2:06 PM To: mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net<mailto:mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net>> Subject: Loss of connectivity to MICE We just saw connectivity to MICE go down as well as our Hurricane Electric transit circuit. Are there any known issues at Cologix Minneapolis? 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We also mice+HE. Jeff Wilde * Network Engineer * Park Region Office 218.826.6161 * Direct 218.826.8330 * Fax 218.826.6298 -----Original Message----- From: Justin Huffman via mice-discuss <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 2:10 PM To: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>; mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net Subject: RE: Loss of connectivity to MICE Caution: External Sender. Please do not click on links or open attachments from senders you do not trust. We did as well along with other connections. _________________________________ Justin Huffman Sr. Manager | Network Engineering Long Lines Broadband 712-271-5902 (W) jhuffman@longlines.biz -----Original Message----- From: Josh Hoppes <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net> Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 2:03 PM To: mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net Subject: Loss of connectivity to MICE [You don't often get email from josh.hoppes@cfunet.net. Learn why this is important at https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentification ] WARNING!! This message originated from an External Source. Please use proper judgment and caution when opening attachments, clicking links, or responding to this email. We just saw connectivity to MICE go down as well as our Hurricane Electric transit circuit. Are there any known issues at Cologix Minneapolis? Josh Hoppes Network Engineer II Cedar Falls Utilities Office 319 268 5227 Cell 319 610 5332 http://www.cfu.net/ _______________________________________________ mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net _______________________________________________ mice-discuss mailing list -- mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net To unsubscribe send an email to mice-discuss-leave@lists.micemn.net

Seems to be restoring now Dan Gieser Mankato Networks Mobile: 507-327-5341 dangieser@mankatonetworks.net ------ Original Message ------ From "Jay Hanke via mice-discuss" <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> To "Justin Huffman" <jhuffman@longlines.biz> Cc "Josh Hoppes" <Josh.Hoppes@cfunet.net>; "mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net" <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> Date 8/6/2026 2:35:17 PM Subject Re: Loss of connectivity to MICE

Sounds like an issue in suite 100. No real details yet.

On Thu, Aug 6, 2026 at 2:21 PM Justin Huffman via mice-discuss <mice-discuss@lists.micemn.net> wrote:

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We did as well along with other connections.

_________________________________ Justin Huffman Sr. Manager | Network Engineering Long Lines Broadband 712-271-5902 (W) jhuffman@longlines.biz

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We just saw connectivity to MICE go down as well as our Hurricane Electric transit circuit. Are there any known issues at Cologix Minneapolis?

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