Mon, May 14, 2018 - 12:48pm
SOMERSET, Wis. — Somerset was home to one of the nation's largest rock festivals May 12-13 as thousands of rock and metal enthusiasts swarmed the city's amphitheatre. Throughout the weekend, concert goers saw performances by Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, A Perfect Circle, Alice in Chains, Stone Temple Pilots, Breaking Benjamin and more. Photos by Jake Pfeifer / RiverTown Multimedia
Tue, Feb 06, 2018 - 11:15am
The daily band lineups have been announced for the fourth annual Northern Invasion, Saturday and Sunday, May 12-13, at Somerset Amphitheater. Northern Invasion 2018 will be bigger and better than ever with over 12 hours of music per day on three stages — headlined by Tool and Avenged Sevenfold — as well as a top tier camping experience. The Northern Invasion Good Eats area includes food offerings from top regional and national restaurants and vendors. The daily band lineup (subject to change) for Northern Invasion is as follows:
Tue, Jan 30, 2018 - 6:04pm
Evergreen trees are usually the only thing green in our winter landscape. But when plagued by harsh weather or infestation in winter, the trees can be more brown than green. While this can be an eyesore, it isn't normal and could be a serious problem. But does it mean the tree is dying from the top down? Or is the tree just in need of some TLC? Four reasons why your evergreen is turning brown
Wed, Jan 10, 2018 - 3:11pm
As the cold weather sinks in, it’s not too early to start thinking about the warmer months ahead. One of the region’s premier events to celebrate the end of winter is Somerset’s annual rock festival, Northern Invasion. Held Saturday and Sunday, May 12-13 at the Somerset Amphitheater, this year’s event appears to be in for its best year yet.
Fri, Nov 17, 2017 - 9:11am
If you are looking for a way to kick off the holidays and get in the spirit, look no further than SimpleGifts. Chilling three-part female harmonies and solos — including the Lutheran favorite "Beautiful Savior," sung in Norwegian. Modern arrangements of traditional — and original — Christmas treasures on Celtic bagpipes, concertina and stringed instruments, including tin whistle, piano, guitar, fiddle, bass and percussion played by some of the most accomplished musicians and singers Minnesota has to offer.
Wed, Sep 27, 2017 - 9:07am
An undeserving reputation has surrounded Midwestern bats thanks to their tropical cousins that feed on the blood of livestock and wildlife. Of course, the bats of Minnesota and Wisconsin don't share that trait, but that doesn't mean the average person enjoys their company.
Sun, Aug 06, 2017 - 8:00am
Minnesota's state bird, the common loon, is considered a symbol of wilderness. Its unique call, heard day or night, signals the return of summer to the north woods and one of the region's most iconic birds. More at home in the water than on land, loons swim underwater in search of prey. At 8 to 12 pounds, the loon is larger than a duck but smaller than a goose. The bird can be easily identified with its thick neck, long black bill, red eyes, and spotty black and white summer coat. Its legs are set far back on its body, making walking on land an awkward experience.
Mon, Jul 10, 2017 - 4:42pm
Walking down your front steps is an uneventful activity, but when a rattlesnake impedes the path, that quickly changes. That was the case for one Red Wing family when members discovered a timber rattlesnake coiled up on their front steps June 22. It took a call to Minnesota Department of Natural Resources conservation officer Brittany Hauser to send the snake on its way. "It was located right in the middle of town," Hauser said. "Obviously not a common place for a rattlesnake." She speculated that the snake hitched a ride with a harvest or grain truck.
