EDITORIALS
Our View: Teachers are now biggest lobbyists
So who are the big-spending lobbyists in the state of Wisconsin? Is it bankers? Is it insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, health care specialists?By Editorial staff , March 18, 2010
Guest Editorial: Legislation threatens to undermine Wisconsin’s public notice laws
Four bills now moving through the state Legislature, seemingly small in scope, threaten to undermine Wisconsin’s public notice laws. What’s the big deal? The answer, unfortunately, is a lot.By By Peter D. Fox , March 12, 2010
Our View: Early release program isn’t worth the cost
Wisconsin’s budget crisis is having a huge impact on the state. School funding, local government aid and various programs aimed at helping the disadvantaged are getting cut – all in an effort to reduce a projected $6.6 billion budget deficit.By Editorial staff , March 10, 2010
Our View: St. Croix EDC works hard behind the scenes 
The St. Croix County Economic Development Corp. is a hard-working group in the Hudson area that performs a tremendous service that, in the long run, has a positive economic impact on everyone.
By Editorial staff , March 04, 2010
Our View: Questions the closing of Rolling Ridges
The recent announcement of the closing of Girl Scouts’ Camp Rolling Ridges raises a number of questions and the more we examine the decision, the more we question its wisdom.
By Editorial staff , February 25, 2010
Our View: Any way to salvage driver’s education at HHS?
We’re all for letting private business run programs when it can be done efficiently and for less cost — but we’re not sure that taking driver’s education out of the schools makes sense for a variety of reasons.
By Editorial staff , February 18, 2010
Our View: Local newspapers are an important source for communities
Nearly 83 percent of adults in Wisconsin read a local newspaper each week, according to a first-ever comprehensive study conducted through the Wisconsin Newspaper Association.
By Editorial staff , February 11, 2010
Our View: Hot Air Affair offers fun this weekend
This weekend’s 21st annual Hot Air Affair brings fun and excitement to Hudson as we head into February and the home stretch of winter. The 21th anniversary, of course, is a remarkable milestone for the devoted group of volunteers that stage the event each year.
February 04, 2010
Our View: Chamber is an important player in community
The Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau annual Awards Banquet was held at the Hudson Golf Club Thursday night, Jan. 21. The event is a good reminder of how fortunate Hudson is to have a strong Chamber of Commerce.
January 28, 2010
Our View: Local involvement part of Haiti relief efforts
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck the Caribbean island of Haiti on Tuesday, Jan. 12 has many people wondering how they can help.
By Editorial staff , January 20, 2010
Our View: Area snow removal is remarkable
Currently we are enjoying a few days of warmer than normal weather – that has not been the case most of this winter that has featured bitter cold and plenty of snow. We are always amazed with the efficiency at which snow is plowed and/or removed in Hudson, North Hudson, the surrounding towns and St. Croix County.
January 14, 2010
Our View: New year, new drunk driving laws
With the start of a new year, Wisconsin’s drunken driving laws are now stricter. Many will argue that the drunken driving laws are still much too lenient – they are more lenient than most states, including Minnesota.
By Editorial staff , January 07, 2010
Our View: New year offers a time for personal inspection
A new year is often a time for celebration, but it also presents us with a time to focus on positive changes in our lives. Although Jan. 1 is nothing more than a date on a calendar, there is nothing wrong with using the date as a distinct time to change something in our lives.
By Editorial staff , December 31, 2009
Our View: Governor again ignores the needs of western Wisconsin
Despite publicized visits to this part of the state, most notably Hudson, lame-duck Gov. Jim Doyle continues to overlook our underrepresented area.
By Editorial staff , December 25, 2009
Our View: And a Merry Christmas to all
Christmas is here and we hope our readers take time to enjoy the season with family and friends. Christmas can mean different things to many people.
By Editorial staff , December 22, 2009
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