Former nursery site of planned town of Troy winery
Wineries are popping up all over western Wisconsin, and the town of Troy is no exception. Daniel Koepke presented plans to the Troy Town Board at the May 9 meeting to open Cracked Barrel Winery at 570 Coulee Trail.
RELATED CONTENTAfter 21 years, Judy Meincke retires -- sort of
Judy Meincke began her teaching career in Hudson in 1976. That very first year after graduating from the University of Minnesota-Duluth, she took a job as a kindergarten teacher at the then Fourth Street School, now the site of Willow River Elementary.
RELATED CONTENTHeroin in Hudson: one family's story
It is a story this Hudson family never thought they would be telling -- the addiction of their son to heroin. But what they have learned over the past nine months has convinced them that their experience is just another case of what is becoming an epidemic for middle class America.
RELATED CONTENTUnited Fund of Troy donates to Food Cupboard
The United Fund of Troy Township recently donated $906.50 to the Christian Food Cupboard of Hudson. Over $6,900 from 95 residents of the township will be distributed to 13 agencies serving the local area.
RELATED CONTENTNew place for Grace Place?
A former nursing home in New Richmond could become the new home for Grace Place, a homeless shelter currently operating in Somerset. The former Maple Manor and Deerfield Gables facility, which has been sitting empty since last fall, is being sought by the non-profit organization.
RELATED CONTENTEau Galle campground closed due to storm damage
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, closed its Highland Ridge Campground at the Eau Galle Dam and Recreation Site in Spring Valley due to excessive storm damage.
RELATED CONTENTFree tours for mom at Octagon House Museum on Mother's Day
In celebration of generations of Octagon House mothers and mothers in general, the Octagon House Museum is once again offering free tours for mothers accompanied by a paying child (of any age) on Mothers’ Day, Sunday, May 8, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.
RELATED CONTENTWinter delivers a final punch in Hudson area
It’s hard to believe now, but just a week ago Hudson was hit by what was hopefully the final snowstorm of a seemingly unending winter. The heavy, wet snow snapped tree branches, bringing down power lines and cutting off electricity to some homes and businesses.
RELATED CONTENTPelicans, cormorants stop in Hudson on migration north
Hudson is apparently a stop-over on the birds’ migration to water bodies farther north. Many lakes to the north are still covered with ice because of the late-arriving spring.
RELATED CONTENTMay snowstorm delays springtime in Hudson
A snowstorm dropped several inches of heavy, wet snow on the Hudson area the night of May 1-2, knocking out electricity to some homes, cancelling school and making for a sloppy commute.
RELATED CONTENTLocation found for SCC elementary classes
After a Tuesday, April 30, fire closed St. Croix Central Elementary, district officials have been searching for a place to hold classes for the remainder of the school year. District Superintendent David Bradley said the district has identified Rolling Ridges Girl Scout Camp, approximately 6 miles northwest of Roberts.
RELATED CONTENT2013 Prom Court Crowned Saturday night
The 2013 Prom Court includes from the left, Second Prom Prince Don Clark, First Prom Prince Wade Malecha,First Prom Princess McKenna Selisen, Prom Queen Marki Thompson, Prom King Joe Berg and Second Prom Princess McKenna Daulton.
RELATED CONTENTBreakfast at the fire station draws a crowd
Between 800 and 900 people attended the pancake breakfast fundraiser at the Hudson Fire Hall Sunday morning, April 14, in spite of the freezing rain and bitter wind.
RELATED CONTENTFire department offers healthy breakfast, bicycle prize
The Hudson Department's 12th annual pancake breakfast is 7:30 to noon on Sunday at the station, located in the Public Safety Building on Walnut Street across of City Hall. The price for guests is a free-will donation.
RELATED CONTENTIs new St. Croix Health Center leader ‘Hatchet man’ or savior?
New St. Croix Health Center nursing home administrator Jack Williams wanted to make one thing perfectly clear when meeting with the county’s Health and Human Services Board Monday. His primary job is to keep the long-time facility operating, not close it.
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