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Are you getting what you pay for?
Ever wonder if you’re receiving all the gasoline you’ve paid for at the pump? Or wondered if the scale at the grocery store’s checkout counter is accurately weighing your bag of grapes? Wonder no more.
By Jeff Holmquist , March 20, 2010
Dolce’s new owners are thrilled to be here
The timing was right for Michael and Radmila Rasmussen. Avid boaters, they were surprised to find a listing online for a location they couldn’t believe was available.
March 14, 2010
Family Fresh Market donates
Family Fresh Market Store Director Herman Raboin presents $1,000 checks to Cindy Griffin, left, director of the Woodville Community Library, and Apryl Mullvain, right, parent educator for Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley.
March 13, 2010
From Sam's Tavern to Seasons Tavern
Brad Rebers has moved back home…sort of. The 41-year-old Somerset native is the new owner of Seasons Tavern, formerly Northpoint Bar and Grill in North Hudson.
March 12, 2010
Chocolatiers for a day
For five lucky individuals, Saturday brought chocolate making to life. Knoke’s Chocolates offered a contest tied in with the recent Phipps Children’s Theatre production of “Willy Wonka Junior.”
March 12, 2010
The rise and fall of Sportsman’s Warehouse 
Stuart Utgaard was busy cleaning out his office overlooking the Apple River in Star Prairie last week. Utgaard said he will soon lose the impressive commercial building, built in 1993, due to personal bankruptcy and a mortgage foreclosure.
By Jeff Holmquist , March 07, 2010
TireProz breaks ground for Crest View Drive service center
Close to three years after the City Council denied their first attempt to locate here, the Andrews family broke ground for a 6,000-square-foot TireProz & Wheel Experts service center at Crest View Drive and Industrial Street.
March 06, 2010
Schuster’s Music has new look
It was a natural move for Andrew Schuster to purchase Foxtone Music’s Hudson location last fall. He and his father, Thomas, remodeled, repainted and renamed the store.
March 04, 2010
At ReWear everything old is new again
ReWear, Hudson’s green closet for teens, held a spring fashion show Saturday in the community room of the Hudson Area Joint Library.
March 04, 2010
Dairy Queen celebrates 45 years in Hudson
In the 45 years since Hudson’s own Dairy Queen opened, nearly a thousand students have crossed the threshold to start their first job. Thousands more children, adults and dogs have enjoyed the soft frozen treats.
February 27, 2010
ReWEAR holds grand re-opening event
ReWEAR, the green closet for teens sponsored by Youth Action Hudson will hold a “grand re-opening” event on Feb. 27
February 17, 2010
Erickson Oil Co. to expand its North Hudson convenience store
The Freedom gas station and convenience store in North Hudson will undergo a makeover and expansion this year following action by the village board last Tuesday.
February 12, 2010
Tire Proz plans approved by City Council
The Hudson City Council last week gave approval to final development plans for a tire store and auto service center at the corner of Industrial Street and Crest View Drive.
February 12, 2010
Sushi and more arrives in Hudson
For Henry Chan, life is full of challenges, which he meets with unbridled enthusiasm and energy. This week Chan opened his third restaurant; this one is in Hudson, the others are located in Eau Claire and Woodbury.
February 12, 2010
Water pipe broke at the old post office
Subzero temperatures caused a water pipe to burst in the old post office building at 225 Locust street the night of Jan. 7. Piece by Piece consignment shop has been closed ever since then.
January 27, 2010
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