LIGHTNING STRIKE HALTS CONCERT IN RICE LAKE
Lightning struck a utility pole and stage at Rice Lake’s Aquafest concert in Barron County Friday night, as the band and audience sought shelter from a thunderstorm. Thousands of people were in attendance at the 90s country band BlackHawk concert. Fortunately, no injuries resulted from the strike, however EMS on site did provide medical evaluation for several crewmembers. The grounds were evacuated and the remainder of the concert was canceled. Damaged stage equipment was replaced and the event continued Saturday evening.
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