MINNESOTA
Stillwater bridge could be closed Sunday or Monday; sandbaggers sought
The City of Stillwater is requesting help in sandbagging today (Friday), Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.March 19, 2010
Company’s move to Hudson bothers Minnesota lawmakers
When Woodbury, Minn., resident Joe Ward wanted to expand his burgeoning small business, he found hospitality in Hudson, but not in his home state.By Scott Wente , March 19, 2010
Minnesota man pleads guilty to bank heist
A 48-year-old South St. Paul, Minn., man pleaded guilty Wednesday to robbing six banks in 2009 including Associated Bank in Hudson on Oct. 9, 2009.March 18, 2010
Marquette, Wisconsin and Minnesota set for NCAA tournament action
Wisconsin SportsWisconsin and Minnesota college basketball fans have some serious television watching in front of them.
March 17, 2010
Update: Bridge plan suffers setback
U.S. District Judge Michael Davis on Thursday, March 11, issued an opinion to stop the proposed new bridge over the St. Croix River after considering the matter since Sept. 14, 2009.
By Jeff Holmquist , March 17, 2010
Ice conditions changing fast on Mississippi 
Conservation wardens with the state Department of Natural Resources are warning anglers the ice on the main channel of the Mississippi River is rapidly deteriorating and presents a safety risk.
March 03, 2010
Local firm involved in Edina explosion
The firm that apparently caused a home explosion in an Edina neighborhood Tuesday, Feb. 23, is based in Lakeland, Minn. and has an office in Hudson.
February 25, 2010
Hudson Bridge set for painting
As part of his "Grow Wisconsin" initiative to invest in Wisconsin's infrastructure and stimulate the state's economy, Gov. Jim Doyle recently signed a $4.4 million contract to have the St. Croix River Bridge in Hudson painted.
February 24, 2010
Local entrepreneur’s company among top 100 in hotel management
Hudson resident Doug Rohde is the founder and president of a company recently listed as one of the top 100 hotel management companies nationwide.
February 19, 2010
Minnesota denied stimulus money for Stillwater bridge
The building of a controversial new bridge on the Wisconsin-Minnesota border will not begin until 2013 at the earliest. That's because Minnesota has been turned down in an effort to get $300,000 in federal stimulus money.
February 18, 2010
Scouts to discuss camp closure
A meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, at Camp Rolling Ridges regarding the recent decision by the Girls Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valley to close the camp.
February 05, 2010
CPA explains post-reciprocity Wisconsin, Minnesota state taxes
In a letter to the editor last week from Shelley Hallen of Hudson, she asked questions about state taxes now that the reciprocity agreement between Wisconsin and Minnesota has ended. Kay Eichstaedt, CPA with Butler & Eichstaedt CPAs, 550 6th St. No. in North Hudson offered this explanation of the new tax situation:
January 22, 2010
Rolling Ridges camp set for closure, sale
The Girl Scouts of Minnesota and Wisconsin River Valleys Council announced recently that it will be liquidating several day and overnight facilities in the region, including the 550-acre Rolling Ridges camp.
January 21, 2010
Confused by tax issues
I admit I was naive. When there was a reciprocity agreement, I assumed Wisconsin took the income tax I paid them and paid a small percent each year to Minnesota to cover things like snow plowing and police force for my driving in their state.
By Shelley Hallen, Hudson , January 15, 2010
Investigators commended
Hudson Police Det. Jeffrey Knopps, second from left, and Washington County, Minn., Sheriff’s Investigator Greg Reiter, third from left, were presented with certificates of commendation for their roles in solving a 2003 shooting and robbery.
January 08, 2010
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