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Hudson man accused of entering home, boat
A Hudson man whose visits around town last week left people on edge allegedly escalated to a weekend boat burglary and, after being released...
 News/crime and courts June 27, 2017 - 1:17pm
Ashley G. Speer, 24
Ashley Grace Speer, age 24, of Glenwood City, passed away June 25. She was a graduate of Baldwin High School and was employed at Best Maid Bakery...
 June 27, 2017 - 9:41pm
Authorities inspect the boat where a Glenwood City woman was found dead and two men were found sickened in an apparent carbon monoxide poisoning. Photo courtesy of St. Croix County Sheriff's Office
Apparent CO poisoning on St. Croix River leaves 1 dead, 2 hospitalized
A St. Croix County woman died from an apparent carbon monoxide poisoning Sunday after she and two others were found on a boat over the weekend...
 News/accidents June 26, 2017 - 1:40pm
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Hudson police reports: Upset Sprint customer, stolen moped, and more
Sticky fingers • A stolen bike was reported at 8 a.m. Monday, June 12 on Foxglove Circle. The bike went missing from the resident's garage...
 News/crime and courts June 26, 2017 - 3:48pm
Janet M. OConnell, 86
Janet M. O'Connell, 86 Died June 26, 2017 Janet M. O'Connell, age 86, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, June 26, at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, Minn., from complications of emphysema. Janet is the wife of Tom O'Connell and the co-founder of the O'Connell Family...
 June 27, 2017 - 9:29pm
A Minnesota Department of Transportation worker begins inspecting equipment near a meter socket that failed, killing power Tuesday, June 27, to the Stillwater lift bridge. Mike Longaecker / RiverTown Multimedia
Electrical problem closes Stillwater lift bridge
The Stilllwater lift bridge was closed Tuesday afternoon while workers attempted to fix an electrical problem. Minnesota Department of Transportation...
 News/region June 27, 2017 - 3:10pm
Gov. Scott Walker tells a youngster why he's using so many pens to sign a bill Friday, June 23, at the Star Prairie Trout Farm. State lawmakers and business owners were on hand for the bill signing, which relaxes some restrictions on Wisconsin's aquaculture industry. Mike Longaecker / RiverTown Multimedia play button
Walker visits Star Prairie Trout Farm for bill signing
STAR PRAIRIE — Jeff Taylor has to maintain up to 20 state permits at any given time. As general manager of Star Prairie Trout Farm, he...
 News/politics June 27, 2017 - 11:40am
The Wisconsin State Patrol released this image of a horse-drawn buggy that was struck from behind by an SUV early Monday, June 26, in St. Croix County. Submitted photo
Amish teens injured after SUV rear-ends horse-drawn buggy in St. Croix County
The Wisconsin State Patrol was investigating what led to a vehicle rear-ending an Amish buggy early Monday in a St. Croix County crash that left...
 News/accidents June 26, 2017 - 9:55am
Shirley M. (Ptacek) Sherman, 70
Shirley Marie (Ptacek) Sherman, age 70 of Hudson, passed away June 25, surrounded by her family at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater. Shirley...
 June 27, 2017 - 9:41pm
Julie Ann Erickson, 57
Julie Ann Erickson, age 57, of Somerset, passed away at her home June 22. Julie was born Aug. 1, 1959, in Stillwater, Minn., the daughter of...
 June 27, 2017 - 7:42pm
Friends of the Willow River and Kinnickinnic State Parks, Inc., will offer a four-session kayaking class opportunity beginning in July. Photo courtesy of Rita Thofern
Grab a buddy and learn to kayak
The Friends of Willow River and Kinnickinnic State Parks, Inc. is offering beginner, family- friendly kayak lessons. Kayaking is a great way...
 sports/outdoors June 27, 2017 - 7:00pm
Former Hudson Star-Observer reporter and columnist, and cancer survivor, Meg Heaton served as master of ceremonies at the 2017 Relay for Life of Hudson Friday, June 23, at Lakefront Park. Bob Burrows / RiverTown Multimedia
Relay For Life strives to reach goal
Honorary co-chair Larry Ofstedal concluded the story of his 36-year battle with cancer with a special message for the 300 people who attended...
 Life/events June 27, 2017 - 6:36am
Former forensic psychologist Jill Ann Anderson (left) and St. Croix County Chief Medical Examiner Patty Schachtner (right) will lead a workshop on trauma exposure training for helping professionals Aug. 19 in Roseville, Minn. Jessica Peterson (center), whose three daughters were murdered in River Falls in 2012, will speak at the event. (photo by Michael Brun)
Mother of slain River Falls girls to speak at trauma workshop
As Jessica Peterson raced home to River Falls in July 2012, fearful her ex-husband had just killed their three young daughters, her first interaction...
 News August 13, 2016 - 4:52pm
RJ Meats has installed meat vending machines outside its store on Coulee Road in Hudson. The machines are open 24/7. Rebecca Mariscal / Rivertown Multimedia
RJ Meats adds meat vending machine
Hudson residents making a last-minute run for barbecue needs Memorial Day had a new convenient option at RJ Meats with its new outdoor vending...
 News/business June 26, 2017 - 9:00am
Ilse Link, 93
Ilse Link passed away quietly on June 22. She was 93 and had suffered from Alzheimers for a number of years. Ilse was born in Heydekrug, in...
 June 27, 2017 - 9:41pm

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