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Ride 2 Recovery goes through Hudson

Ride 2 Recovery goes through Hudson Cyclists on the Ride 2 Recovery cross the Interstate 94 bridge into Hudson Monday afternoon.

August 25, 2010

Ride 2 Recovery cyclists will stop in Hudson next Wednesday PressPass

On Monday, Aug. 23, the Ride 2 Recovery cyclists will stop in Hudson on their way to the American Legion National Convention in Milwaukee on Aug. 28-Sept. 2. The riders are expected to arrive between 4 and 5 p.m.

August 19, 2010

Volunteers come together to make Guitars for Vets PressPass

Volunteers come together to make Guitars for Vets Out east of town over the Hudson township line, a sizeable group of volunteers gathered last weekend to construct and finish instruments in the first Guitars for Vets program in the area.

By Jon Echternacht , July 23, 2010

Iraq is a little brighter for troops, thanks to Twin Cities band PressPass

Iraq is a little brighter for troops, thanks to Twin Cities band Last fall when Hudson business owner Andy Schuster became the bassist for the Twin Cities-based rock band Catchpenny, he knew if it worked and he stayed with the band, he might be in for the trip of a lifetime.

By Margaret Ontl , June 23, 2010

Guitars for vets project set PressPass

Guitars for vets project set Hudson woodworking instructor George Vondriska is hosting a project for veterans all day July 16 and 17 at his Wild Earth School east of Hudson. Each session starts at 9 a.m.

June 13, 2010

Memorial Day ceremonies attract crowd PressPass

Memorial Day ceremonies attract crowd Memorial Day ceremonies at Willow River Cemetery attracted a large crowd Monday morning as warm, sunny weather provided perfect conditions.

June 02, 2010

Wisconsin’s Old Abe saw Civil War action PressPass

Wisconsin’s Old Abe saw Civil War action One grizzled warrior served with the Wisconsin 8th Infantry during the Civil War and ultimately became an icon for a unit of the modern Army. The famous Wisconsin Civil War veteran, ‘Old Abe’ was a female bald eagle.

By Jon Echternacht , May 28, 2010

Tony Koshenina takes Honor Flight PressPass

Tony Koshenina takes Honor Flight Tony Koshenina’s special day came 48 hours after his 89th birthday this year. Koshenina and 99 other World War II veterans took the Twin Cities Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., on May 22.

By Jon Echternacht , May 27, 2010

HHS grads meet President Obama PressPass

HHS grads meet President Obama Now stationed at the Pentagon, Lt. Commander Jessica Hudson (HSS 1994)completed three years as a social aide at the White House where she was involved with dinners and receptions for both President Obama and former President Bush.

May 24, 2010

Roberts veteran set for Freedom Honor Flight PressPass

Roberts veteran set for Freedom Honor Flight Tony Koshenina is gearing up for a whirlwind flight to Washington D.C. and back at the end of May. He will be traveling on a Freedom Honor Flight to visit the World War II Memorial with a group of fellow veterans.

By Jon Echternacht , April 25, 2010

Hudson airman earns DFC in Afghanistan PressPass

Hudson airman earns DFC in Afghanistan A Hudson man has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross medal for combat action in Afghanistan last fall.

April 23, 2010

Right for the job: Tiny Army mechanic worked in tight spots PressPass

Right for the job: Tiny Army mechanic worked in tight spots One look at the diminutive Angela Heffron and the last thing that comes to your mind is diesel mechanic. But that’s exactly what the 5-foot, 100-pound, North Hudson native has been doing for the last year on active duty with the U.S. Army Reserve in Iraq.

By Jon Echternacht , March 20, 2010

Hearing held on bill that would let governor challenge Guard deployments PressPass

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Lawmakers of both parties have raised concerns about letting the governor challenge federal deployment orders for the Wisconsin National Guard.

March 10, 2010

North Hudson woman has busy life as civilian and soldier PressPass

North Hudson woman has busy life as civilian and soldier At first glance, Christine Ostendorf looks anything but a 23-year Army National Guard veteran who has attained the rank of Major.

By Jon Echternacht , March 07, 2010

Recently returned Iraq vet seeks mayor’s office PressPass

Recently returned Iraq vet seeks mayor’s office Recently returned Iraq war veteran Kevin Hartman announced last Thursday that he is a write-in candidate for mayor of Hudson.

By Randy Hanson , March 03, 2010

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