The Hodag Dome was damaged as a result of a power outage Sunday, March 30, 2025. District officials stated the outer membrane was punctured by a piece of equipment after the dome lost air pressure when a backup generator failed to automatically turn on when power was knocked out during an ice storm that impacted the area Saturday night and Sunday. (Photo by Jeremy Mayo/River News)
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Dome damaged, deflated due to power outage
The Hodag Dome will be closed for an indefinite period of time after it received damage Sunday morning during an ice storm that hit the Northwoods. According to district officials, a backup generator designed to kick on during power outages failed to trigger automatically when power was lost Sunday morning, causing the dome to lose air pressure.
