Chiefs square off in Salvation Army red kettle challenge

• From left, Marty Jensen, Eric Christenson, and Jim Frye

The competition is heating up for the annual “Hudson Chiefs’ Ring-Off” to benefit the Salvation Army. From left, Hudson Police Chief Marty Jensen, EMS Chief Eric Christenson and Hudson Fire Department Chief Jim Frye drew lots to see who would ring where on Friday. North Hudson Chief Mark Richert is not pictured but will participate. The chiefs will be at County Market, Family Fresh, Walmart and Papa Murphy’s from 3-7 p.m. Submitted photo

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The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign officially began in Hudson last week and will continue Monday-Saturday until 3 p.m. on Christmas Eve. 

The annual “Hudson Chiefs’ Ring-Off” is set for this Friday, Dec. 2 from 3-7 p.m. The friendly competition to see who can raise the most has Hudson Police Chief Marty Jensen at Family Fresh, EMS Chief Eric Christenson at Walmart, North Hudson Police Chief Mark Richert at County Market and Hudson Fire Department Chief Jim Frye at Papa Murphy’s.

More volunteers are needed to man the kettles at County Market, Family Fresh and Walmart from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekdays. Ringers will be at Papa Murphy’s from 4-7 p.m. Area churches and civic groups have scheduled volunteers on weekends as well as some shifts during the week.

To volunteer, contact the Salvation Army at (715) 247-2944.

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