Stillwater bridge will close for 3 nights

The Stillwater Lift Bridge will be temporarily closed overnight between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 7-9 to replace malfunctioning electrical cables that power the gate arm system controlling traffic across the two-lane bridge.

Hudson School District has seen many accomplishments

The new school year began in Hudson Wednesday morning, with somewhere in the neighborhood of 5,400 to 5,500 students expected in the district’s six elementary schools, middle school and high school.

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• Director of Student Services Cory McIntyre, left, and School Superintendent Mary Bowen-Eggebraaten

School district annual meeting is Tuesday

The Hudson School District’s annual meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at Hudson High School’s auditorium beginning at 7 p.m.

City deer hunt set to begin

A special archery hunt to reduce the city of Hudson’s deer population will coincide with Wisconsin’s regular bow season that begins Sept. 18.

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HHS gets first dean of students

Kevin Moore, formerly with Adams-Friendship High School, is the new dean of students at HHS. He replaces former associate principal Denny Toll who resigned last month.

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If you're missing branches on your family tree, UW Archives can help

Kathryn Otto, new archivist at UW-River Falls, is inviting the community to free classes for those interested in learning about the archives, doing historical research, or seeking ancestors.

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Buyer being sought for UFE, Inc.

UFE, Inc. in Osceola is facing an uncertain future. The injection molding company entered receivership under an Aug. 6 federal judge's order.

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NewsMakers is a joint effort with The River Channel in which we interview community leaders about local issues and activities - or people with an interesting story to tell.

Trampoline turmoil tumbles in Troy Burne

A more than year-long dispute between a homeowner’s trampoline location and a homeowner’s association in the town of Troy has been settled without a trial.

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Obama to visit Wisconsin on Labor Day

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For the third time in just over two months, President Obama is planning a visit to southeast Wisconsin.

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Similar accidents claim victims’ lives

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Two accidents, similar in nature, claim two lives in two days.

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Our View: School opens; time to review safety procedures

The School District of Hudson resumed classes Wednesday, Sept. 1 and this means a time of adjustment for not only students and parents but all citizens. It is time to take a look at routines and procedures so everyone can enjoy a safe year of school.

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Rapids hands Raiders football team season-opening loss

Hudson head football coach Adam Kowles saw plenty of things to work on this week in practice at the team’s season opener Friday night in Wisconsin Rapids.

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Raider spikers grind out win

The Raider volleyball team recovered from a rough first set to win the next three and post a 3-1 victory over Ellsworth in the 2010 season opener last Thursday at the high school gym.

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Packers close out exhibition season at Kansas City

Wisconsin Sports
It’s a night for those on the bubble to make one last case for themselves, before each team has to cut 22 players by Saturday to get to the regular season roster limit of 53.

Big Ten football divisions created with addition of Nebraska

Wisconsin Sports
Wisconsin was put into a division with Penn State, Ohio State, Illinois, Indiana and Purdue.

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