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When Jerry Zimmer posted this photo on Facebook, a friend told him it looked like Wisconsin. The photo taken June 1, 2019, has been shared thousands of times. Photo by Jerry Zimmer

Entertainment Jul 14th 2019 - 11am

Here's how a photographer captured that viral Wisconsin-shaped lightning bolt

Chicago plays to about 4,500 people at its Sept. 4 Hastings concert. Photo by Mike Kennedy / United Heroes League

Entertainment Sep 13th 2019 - 1pm

Hastings' Chicago concert was a well-attended success on the riverfront

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Sports Sep 21st 2019 - 4pm

Football: Academy Force wins close homecoming game over Brooklyn Center

Sports Sep 21st 2019 - 3pm

Football: Woodbury earns win on the road against Stillwater

Football Sep 21st 2019 - 2pm

Week 5 brings the blowouts

Football Sep 21st 2019 - 2pm

Hastings football makes another late comeback but falls at Tartan

Football Sep 21st 2019 - 10am

This week, Somerset does it better, beats Prescott 40-7

Sports Sep 21st 2019 - 10am

Football: Park wins on the road over Henry Sibley

Douglas Van Dyke, Jr., is the author of seven fantasy books, many of which are set in a world first created in the backroom of a downtown Hudson building. Van Dyke will host a book signing at Chapter2Books on Sept. 21. Submitted photo

Books Sep 20th 2019 - 1pm

Hudson author shares fantasy world made in Wisconsin

Kathy O'Keefe is stepping-in as the president of the Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council. Richard Graham, the previous president, is still involved in the non-profit as he works with Urbane Drk Consulting to create a study that looks at the economic impact of arts and culture in the Hastings/Prescott region and how to sustain and grown arts and culture. Photo from the HPAAC website.

Entertainment Sep 18th 2019 - 9am

Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council sees new changes, opportunities

The Narrator, played by Brian Cern, sets the scene during a performance of “Population 485” at The Phipps. The play, based off MIchael Perry’s book, runs through Sept. 29. Rebecca Mariscal / Rivertown Multimedia

Theater Sep 16th 2019 - 12pm

A review at the Phipps: Answering the call in 'Population 485'

Tina & The B-Sides are getting back together to perform at House Party 2.0 on Sept. 20, 2019 at the Sheldon Theatre. Submitted photo

Entertainment Sep 15th 2019 - 9am

Sheldon Fete 2.0: Party like it’s 1989 in Red Wing

Entertainment Sep 13th 2019 - 1pm

Hastings' Chicago concert was a well-attended success on the riverfront

Heather and Brad Fox of HGTV’s “Stay or Sell,” which is currently airing at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. (Courtesy of HGTV)

Television Sep 10th 2019 - 1pm

Minnesota couple helps growing families decide whether to stay or sell — on HGTV

Stuart Johnson displayed ceramics specific to the event at one of the many stops along the Kinnickinnic White Pathway in River Falls.

Art Sep 9th 2019 - 1pm

Art on the Kinni back for 24th year

Marie Marvin (left) will be closing Crossings at Carnegie in Zumbrota fall of 2019. In appreciation for her contributions to the local arts scene, she received with the 2018 Goodhue County Citizen of the Year honor earlier this year as presented by Terri Malloy, the editor and publisher of The Kenyon Leader at the time. Rachel Fergus/RiverTown Multimedia

Entertainment Sep 5th 2019 - 7pm

Crossings at Carnegie sets final stage in Zumbrota

Art Aug 29th 2019 - 2pm

Gallery: Art, food and more at Carpenter Art Festival

Fiber Sculpture Artist Barb Bend displays her work at the Carpenter Art Festival on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Carpenter Nature Center’s Wisconsin campus. About 1,600 people turned out for the event that featured art, music, live animals and food vendors. Submitted photo

Aug 29th 2019 - 2pm

Art, food and more at Carpenter Art Festival

John Michael Berdusco, 14, competes in an international competition in St. Petersburg, Russia over the summer. He earned third place in piano with orchestra. Submitted photo

Art Aug 26th 2019 - 12pm

Hudson 14-year-old takes 3rd in international music competition

Molly Steffl on the set of NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior.” She was diagnosed with alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that results in hair loss. Molly has bonded with Kevin Bull, a professional "obstacle athlete" and a fan favorite on "American Ninja Warrior" who also has alopecia. She was on the sideline with Bull’s family, cheering him on during the finals when they were taped in Las Vegas in June, and will be featured on “American Ninja Warrior” on Aug. 26; the show airs locally at 7 p.m. on NBC. Abbey Steffl / Sunlit Photography

Television Aug 26th 2019 - 9am

Minnesota girl to be featured on 'American Ninja Warrior'

Darlene and the Boys have been playing in various iterations since the early 2000s. Members from left to right: Kenny Nelson (lead guitar, banjitar), Kevin Barnes (vocals, bass guitar); Ed Schmidt (vocals; steel guitar, lead guitar, saxophone, accordion) Darlene Nelson (vocals, fiddle, rhythm guitar); Mike Peterson (drums, vocals). Photo courtesy of Darlene and the Boys.

Entertainment Aug 22nd 2019 - 5am

Acclaimed Cottage Grove musicians bring classic country to State Fair opening day

Artist Joni Jurek paints the view from her stall at the Carpenter Art Festival in 2018. This year’s event will be Aug. 24. File photo

Community Aug 21st 2019 - 4pm

Carpenter Art Festival is Aug. 24

Martha Bird, who is in residence August 2019 at the Anderson Center in Red Wing, will give a presentation on basketry as a tool for healing and empowerment at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Tower View. Submitted photo

Art Aug 19th 2019 - 9pm

Weaving toward wholeness in Red Wing

The final concert of the New Richmond Heritage Center’s Heritage Hillside Series is Wednesday, Aug. 21, and will feature a top headliner, The Whitesidewalls. Pack up your picnic lunch, bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy music from the golden age of rock and roll from 6:30-8 p.m. Submitted photo

Music Aug 15th 2019 - 11am

Hillside Series wraps up with The Whitesidewalls

Vega Productions Executive Director Caitlin Marlotte and Board Member Max Kittel carefully wheel out a stack of instruments from Minnesota State Southeast College's Band Instrument Repair Program on Aug. 7. All year, MSC students repaired these instruments that will be donated to the Twin Cities non-profit dedicated to giving students in need a instrument to play. Matthew Lambert / Rivertown Multimedia

News Aug 10th 2019 - 10am

Giving instruments to people in need

Music Director Jim Kurschner directs the Sheldon Theatre Brass Band during rehearsal at Red Wing High School. Photo by Rachel Fergus/RiverTown Multimedia

Music Aug 6th 2019 - 10am

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entertainment

Here's how a photographer captured that viral Wisconsin-shaped lightning bolt

Hastings' Chicago concert was a well-attended success on the riverfront

Football: Academy Force wins close homecoming game over Brooklyn Center

Football: Woodbury earns win on the road against Stillwater

Week 5 brings the blowouts

Hastings football makes another late comeback but falls at Tartan

This week, Somerset does it better, beats Prescott 40-7

Football: Park wins on the road over Henry Sibley

Hudson author shares fantasy world made in Wisconsin

Hastings Prescott Area Arts Council sees new changes, opportunities

A review at the Phipps: Answering the call in 'Population 485'

Sheldon Fete 2.0: Party like it’s 1989 in Red Wing

Hastings' Chicago concert was a well-attended success on the riverfront

Minnesota couple helps growing families decide whether to stay or sell — on HGTV

Art on the Kinni back for 24th year

Crossings at Carnegie sets final stage in Zumbrota

Gallery: Art, food and more at Carpenter Art Festival

Art, food and more at Carpenter Art Festival

Hudson 14-year-old takes 3rd in international music competition

Minnesota girl to be featured on 'American Ninja Warrior'

Acclaimed Cottage Grove musicians bring classic country to State Fair opening day

Carpenter Art Festival is Aug. 24

Weaving toward wholeness in Red Wing

Hillside Series wraps up with The Whitesidewalls

Giving instruments to people in need

And the band plays on: Sheldon Theatre Brass Band celebrates 30 years