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Western Wisconsin Word: An update on I-94 ramp closures Oct 11, 2024

He built his own food truck. Now it's at Lift Bridge for full-time residency Oct 10, 2024

Jack White

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Western Wisconsin Weekend: What’s on your learning horizon? A bird or a spaceship? Oct 10, 2024

Former River Crest Teacher Madison Bergmann to be arraigned next month Oct 9, 2024

Jack White

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Hudson hosts third annual Booyah, honoring the Golden Rule Oct 8, 2024

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Making of a Booyah: How Hudson hosts Golden Rule event Oct 8, 2024

Jack White

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SCC Board Administration Committee Chair hosts town hall discussing budget Oct 8, 2024

Jack White

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New Richmond restores pioneer farm, preserving its heritage Oct 7, 2024

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County Administrator presents 2025 Recommended Budget in meeting Oct 6, 2024

Jack White

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Politics

Hudson Star-Observer: Guide to Primary Election, Statewide referendum questions

He used to teach in Baldwin. Now he's running for state senate

The New Richmond Tax Increment District created to help fund a new library

Western Wisconsin Word: UWRF's Homecoming, 150th Anniversary Oct 4, 2024

New Richmond Fire & Rescue hosts annual chili feed Oct 3, 2024

Tom Lindfors

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Western Wisconsin Weekend: Time to say Booyah Oct 3, 2024

After Apple River controversies, Somerset seeks redemption. Will it get one? Oct 2, 2024

Tom Lindfors

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New Richmond breaks ground on its new library Oct 2, 2024

Tom Lindfors

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Hudson hosts third annual Booyah, honoring the Golden Rule Oct 8, 2024

Kaitlyn Doolittle

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Making of a Booyah: How Hudson hosts Golden Rule event Oct 8, 2024

Jack White

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SCC Board Administration Committee Chair hosts town hall discussing budget Oct 8, 2024

Jack White

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New Richmond restores pioneer farm, preserving its heritage Oct 7, 2024

Tom Lindfors

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County Administrator presents 2025 Recommended Budget in meeting Oct 6, 2024

Jack White

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Real Estate

SCC Development unanimously approves Star Prairie rezoning

Photos: Airy and spacious house for sale in Hudson

Photos: Custom, one level house for sale in Hudson

Hudson and River Falls host Rhythm By The River, and visiting bands take home hardware Oct 1, 2024

Jack White

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Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival showcases art of all kinds (Photos) Sep 30, 2024

Jack White

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Teacher Guides for Hudson, River Falls and New Richmond Sep 30, 2024

Jack White

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Phipps Center for the Arts hosts multiple gallery exhibitions Sep 30, 2024

Western Wisconsin Word: UWRF hosts conference on electric power Sep 27, 2024

Candidates make final pitch to St. Croix County voters Nov 7, 2022

Sam Fristed

Johnson blasts Barnes, Democrats at rally Nov 3, 2022

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Meet the candidates for Congressional Districts 3, 7 Oct 28, 2022

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Mandela Barnes blasts Johnson at Hudson rally Oct 27, 2022

Sam Fristed

Protecting the Lower St. Croix, history and stories mark celebration of 50 years of protection Oct 14, 2022

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Outside of Hudson

New Richmond Fire & Rescue hosts annual chili feed

After Apple River controversies, Somerset seeks redemption. Will it get one?

New Richmond breaks ground on its new library

Hudson School Board presents findings from Tutor.com Sep 26, 2024

Jack White

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Heritage Days: bringing history to life (Photos) Sep 26, 2024

Tom Lindfors

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Western Wisconsin Weekend: Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival hits Lakefront Park Sep 26, 2024

New Richmond School District welcomes new staff for 2024-2025 year Sep 25, 2024

Jack White

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New Richmond is one step closer to getting its new library Sep 25, 2024

Tom Lindfors

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Hudson and River Falls host Rhythm By The River, and visiting bands take home hardware Oct 1, 2024

Jack White

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Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival showcases art of all kinds (Photos) Sep 30, 2024

Jack White

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Teacher Guides for Hudson, River Falls and New Richmond Sep 30, 2024

Jack White

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Phipps Center for the Arts hosts multiple gallery exhibitions Sep 30, 2024

Western Wisconsin Word: UWRF hosts conference on electric power Sep 27, 2024

Education

Former River Crest Teacher Madison Bergmann to be arraigned next month

Hudson hosts third annual Booyah, honoring the Golden Rule

Hudson and River Falls host Rhythm By The River, and visiting bands take home hardware

Hudson School Board presents findings from Tutor.com Sep 26, 2024

Jack White

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Heritage Days: bringing history to life (Photos) Sep 26, 2024

Tom Lindfors

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Western Wisconsin Weekend: Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival hits Lakefront Park Sep 26, 2024

New Richmond School District welcomes new staff for 2024-2025 year Sep 25, 2024

Jack White

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New Richmond is one step closer to getting its new library Sep 25, 2024

Tom Lindfors

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Western Wisconsin Word: Hudson Rotary reports American flags stolen Sep 24, 2024

NRACF annual gathering emphasizes mental health Sep 24, 2024

Tom Lindfors

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Hudson Grocery Co-op hosts ribbon cutting, where community sees the store's progress Sep 23, 2024

Jack White

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Programs, organizations unite under one roof at Alliance Center Sep 23, 2024

Kaitlyn Doolittle

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Build My Future Wisconsin set for Oct. 2 Sep 23, 2024

Western Wisconsin Word: Hudson Rotary reports American flags stolen Sep 24, 2024

NRACF annual gathering emphasizes mental health Sep 24, 2024

Tom Lindfors

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Hudson Grocery Co-op hosts ribbon cutting, where community sees the store's progress Sep 23, 2024

Jack White

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Programs, organizations unite under one roof at Alliance Center Sep 23, 2024

Kaitlyn Doolittle

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Build My Future Wisconsin set for Oct. 2 Sep 23, 2024

Hudson School District welcomes new staff for 2024-2025 year Sep 19, 2024

Jack White

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Three years later, Hudson looks back on severe storm that damaged library, elsewhere Sep 19, 2024

Jack White

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New Richmond School Board approves SOAR farm operations, additional staff funding Sep 19, 2024

Tom Lindfors

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Free speech vs. privacy: River Falls City Council discusses new ordinance Sep 19, 2024

Kaitlyn Doolittle

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Western Wisconsin Weekend: Fishing, a car show and an adventure to Middle Earth Sep 19, 2024

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Former River Crest Teacher Madison Bergmann to be arraigned next month

Programs, organizations unite under one roof at Alliance Center

How New Richmond celebrates Patriot Day

Hudson School District welcomes new staff for 2024-2025 year Sep 19, 2024

Jack White

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Three years later, Hudson looks back on severe storm that damaged library, elsewhere Sep 19, 2024

Jack White

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New Richmond School Board approves SOAR farm operations, additional staff funding Sep 19, 2024

Tom Lindfors

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Free speech vs. privacy: River Falls City Council discusses new ordinance Sep 19, 2024

Kaitlyn Doolittle

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Western Wisconsin Weekend: Fishing, a car show and an adventure to Middle Earth Sep 19, 2024

At one point, Somerset’s tubing industry thrived. Now, it adjusts to controversy Sep 18, 2024

Tom Lindfors

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Hudson City Council approves expanded IT services — to be implemented as soon as possible Sep 17, 2024

Jack White

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Review: ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ taps, shimmers and shines on stage Sep 17, 2024

Kaitlyn Doolittle

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How New Richmond celebrates Patriot Day Sep 16, 2024

Tom Lindfors

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Hudson Prairie Elementary honors patriots with 9/11 ceremony Sep 16, 2024

Kaitlyn Doolittle

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At one point, Somerset’s tubing industry thrived. Now, it adjusts to controversy Sep 18, 2024

Tom Lindfors

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Hudson City Council approves expanded IT services — to be implemented as soon as possible Sep 17, 2024

Jack White

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Review: ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ taps, shimmers and shines on stage Sep 17, 2024

Kaitlyn Doolittle

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How New Richmond celebrates Patriot Day Sep 16, 2024

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Hudson Prairie Elementary honors patriots with 9/11 ceremony Sep 16, 2024

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Western Wisconsin Word: UWRF SciTech receives big donation Sep 13, 2024

Register before Election Day — to avoid delays and frustration Sep 13, 2024

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At Hudson Hometown Music Fest, a day of songs and remembrance Sep 12, 2024

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Hudson School District hosts groundbreaking at North Hudson Elementary Sep 12, 2024

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Western Wisconsin Weekend: Birds, dogs and bike rides Sep 12, 2024

Western Wisconsin Word: UWRF SciTech receives big donation Sep 13, 2024

Register before Election Day — to avoid delays and frustration Sep 13, 2024

Tom Lindfors

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At Hudson Hometown Music Fest, a day of songs and remembrance Sep 12, 2024

Jack White

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Hudson School District hosts groundbreaking at North Hudson Elementary Sep 12, 2024

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Western Wisconsin Weekend: Birds, dogs and bike rides Sep 12, 2024

New Richmond receives clean audit for 2023 finances Sep 11, 2024

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CASA can now intervene to help children earlier in court process Sep 10, 2024

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North Hudson Village Board of Trustees recaps storm pickup measures Sep 10, 2024

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How Grace Gilberg went from working at Waystone Coffee to owning it Sep 10, 2024

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Hudson City Council approves amendments to Board of Appeals codes Sep 9, 2024

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New Richmond receives clean audit for 2023 finances Sep 11, 2024

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CASA can now intervene to help children earlier in court process Sep 10, 2024

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North Hudson Village Board of Trustees recaps storm pickup measures Sep 10, 2024

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How Grace Gilberg went from working at Waystone Coffee to owning it Sep 10, 2024

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Hudson City Council approves amendments to Board of Appeals codes Sep 9, 2024

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