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Speed zone recommended for County F next to River Crest Elementary

07/03/2008 12:00 AM
If the City Council and St. Croix County go along with the idea, signs with flashing amber lights will alert motorists to the 35 mph limit between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. and between 3 and 5 p.m.

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Emily Klanderman crowned 2008 Miss Hudson

07/03/2008 12:00 AM
Princesses Courtney Coulter, Shelby Lokken and Brittany Russell also selected to the royal court

Police step up park patrols

07/03/2008 12:00 AM
Nine people were cited in a two-hour period last Wednesday afternoon in Lakefront Park, all for alcohol-related violations. The Hudson Police Department has officers in the park undercover this summer.
Andrea Chandler and Jessica Tewes carefully sort at the site. See the separate Photo Gallery for more pictures from the project. Photo submitted
Andrea Chandler and Jessica Tewes at the dig site

Tewes draws key renderings of important Israeli digs

07/03/2008 12:00 AM
College art student Jess Tewes is finding out this summer, which is being spent as an archeological site illustrator in Israel, what it’s like to be basically irreplaceable.

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Michael Olson, who grew up in North Hudson and graduated from Hudson High School in 1994, has made it to the national stage as NPR’s election editor in Washington, D.C. He is pictured above with his wife, Neera, on the banks of Lake Mallalieu. They were married Oct. 27 in Chicago. Submitted photo
Michael Olson with his wife, Neera

Hometown boy makes it to national NPR arena

07/03/2008 12:00 AM
One of Hudson’s own has made the journey to the national stage. Michael Olson, 32, is the election editor for National Public Radio and currently spends his time jetting to NPR studios in Washington, D.C., from Austin, Texas, where he has a home and a new wife.

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Dr. Martin and Susan Richards’ yard was a construction zone when a crew from Freier’s Electric and Heating installed a geothermal heat pump system at their house two weeks ago. Pictured with them, from left, are sons Charlie, 10, Michael, 6, and Luke, 4. Will, 10, was at soccer camp. Photo by Randy Hanson
Dr. Martin and Susan Richards’ with sons Charlie, 10, Michael, 6, and Luke, 4.

Hudson family fights back against rising propane prices

07/02/2008 12:00 AM
Martin and Susan Richards aren’t as concerned about rising liquid propane gas prices as they were last winter. The couple had a geothermal heat pump system installed at their house on Trout Brook Road two weeks ago.

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Bear sentenced to year in jail

07/02/2008 12:00 AM
Victoria Bear begins a one-year jail sentence on July 9 for causing the accident that caused the death of Hudson man, Michael Strauch, last September.
The film crew finishes with the closing scenes at scenic Birkmose Park overlooking the St. Croix Marina. Randy Mantooth, of NBC’s “Emergency” series, was in Hudson last week to shoot a video for St. Croix EMS & Rescue. Submitted photo
Randy Mantooth with fim crew at Birkmose Park

Hollywood comes to Hudson

07/02/2008 12:00 AM
Randolph Mantooth is probably glad he got a haircut. The (then) 20-year-old actor almost turned down the co-starring role of paramedic Johnny Gage on NBC’s hit show “Emergency” because producers didn’t like his long hair.

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Art Doyle shows an example of a new bike trend — a detachable bag convenient for transporting groceries or books. Photo by Laura Sukowatey
Art Doyle shows an example of a new bike trend — a detachable bag

Bikes paying off this summer

07/02/2008 12:00 AM
In hopes of saving a little gas money this summer, people are using bikes as a more common mode of transportation. But with the increased number of bicycles around, it’s important for motorists and cyclists alike to be aware of the rules of the road.

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UPDATE: VanNess, Luehrs face probation consequences

07/01/2008 12:00 AM
Michael Van Ness, 21, was scheduled to be released from St. Croix County Jail Tuesday afternoon with a home monitoring device and some additional restrictions “in hopes of getting better compliance with the conditions of his probation.”

Two HHS vandals arrested for violating probation

06/30/2008 12:00 AM
Benjamin N. Luehrs, 19, 1247 Graham Ave., formerly of Hudson, and Michael C. Van Ness, 21, 1733 Laurel Ave., were both arrested following a traffic stop just after 10 p.m. June 24 on Vine Street near Diamond Drive.
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Motels full, says convention planner from Hudson

06/27/2008 12:00 AM
With the Republican National Convention coming to St. Paul in September, Hudson motels and restaurants should be full of the overflow from tens of thousands of participants, with the impact felt as far as Menomonie.

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Hudson teens plea in HHS nude collage case

06/26/2008 12:00 AM
Two former Hudson High School students have pleaded to misdemeanor charges connected with distributing a collage of nude photos of a female student in a locker-room.
Joel Foust holds the plaque naming him grand marshal of the 2008 Booster Days parade. It was presented to him by Hudson Boosters President Jim Londo, left. Next to Foust is his wife, Jennie. Photo by Randy Hanson
Joel Foust, center, with his wife Jennie and Boosters President Jim Londo

Joel Foust is grand marshal for 2008 Booster Days parade

06/26/2008 12:00 AM
The Hudson Boosters are honoring one of their own as grand marshal of the 2008 Booster Days parade. Joel Foust will be at the front the parade on Second Street on Saturday, July 5, sitting on the back of a convertible with his wife, Jennie, at his side.

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City to fill vacant parks and public works position

06/26/2008 12:00 AM
The Hudson City Council plans to fill the position of parks and public works director that has been vacant since Jim Eulberg resigned from the job at the end of March 2007.

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Mary Boots, right, and Rep. Kitty Rhoades hold a framed copy of legislation prompted by what Boots learned about background checks for home health caregivers. Judy Wiff photo
Mary Boots, right, and Rep. Kitty Rhoades

Mother prompts change in state law

06/26/2008 12:00 AM
When the pharmacist called to say he couldn’t refill a prescription for her special needs son’s anti-anxiety medication, Mary Boots was surprised.

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Cancer survivor Deborah Olson lights the torch during the opening ceremony for the 2008 Hudson Relay For Life held Friday night at Newton Field. To the right is her husband, Mel Olson. Photo by Margaret A. Ontl
Cancer survivor Deborah Olson lights the torch

Relay earns over $130,000

06/25/2008 12:00 AM
After a brief bout of wind, the conditions were picture perfect for the ninth annual Hudson Relay For Life last weekend. When all the totals were in, the event raised $130,800 for the American Cancer Society.

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Repair work underway on I-94 in Hudson; commute to be affected

06/25/2008 12:00 AM
Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation say that the recent warm weather forced a portion of concrete on Interstate 94 to blow up in the westbound lanes between Carmichael and 11th Street in Hudson.
Sherrif’s Investigator Jim Mikla
Sherrif’s Investigator Jim Mikla

Off duty deputy makes water save

06/25/2008 12:00 AM
Deputy Jim Mikla was enjoying a day off fishing on Menomonie’s Lake Menomin with his wife, Kathy, and four-year-old son, Steven, last Saturday, when he heard screaming for help from another boat.

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Hudson man recovers from ride down Willow River falls

06/24/2008 12:00 AM
Michael Van Ness, 21, Hudson, was at the top of the falls the afternoon of June 15 when rapid runoff water knocked him off his feet and swept him down a series of tiers to the bottom, said park ranger Darrel Richer.

Hudson High student convicted in THC case

06/24/2008 12:00 AM
A former Hudson High School student has been convicted of marijuana charges resulting from an incident at the school three months ago.

Study committee says city needs new public safety building

06/20/2008 12:00 AM
Alderman Lee Wyland recommends construction of a new joint facility to house the police department, ambulance service and a fire department substation to address space needs for the three departments.

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Roy Sjoberg will be district govenor of Rotary District 5960 for the coming year, but his wife Lana has been a big supporter of his new job. Roy said she has helped at nearly every meeting in the past few years and does much of the behind-the-scenes work. Photo submitted
Roy Sjoberg and wife, Lana

Sjoberg will be new 2008-09 Rotary district governor

06/20/2008 12:00 AM
Hudson attorney Roy Sjoberg has always been involved in volunteering for the betterment of mankind, but his service work will jump to a new level next week when he is sworn in as Rotary District 5960 district governor.
Kris Miner does a Circle at Adams-Friendship Middle School, one of Restorative Justice’s programs that involves speaking from the heart and engaging others in compassionate listening. Submitted photo
Kris Miner does a Circle at Adams-Friendship Middle School

Restorative Justice: What is source of harm?

06/20/2008 12:00 AM
It could be spreading a rumor, bullying at school or choosing to drive under the influence - there are many ways one can harm another. But harm can be healed, too. This is where the Saint Croix Valley Restorative Justice Program (SCVRJP) comes in.

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Members of the St. Croix Valley Radio Amateurs pose for a photo during a regular Thursday night meeting at the Hudson Municipal Building, 911 Fourth St. They are, seated from left, Allie Winget (KC9NMH), Christi Westlund (KC9NIL), vice president Zach Westlund (KC9HXR), president Connie Klecker, Phil Schweitzer (KOCD); standing, Peter Post, Dan Bennett (N9WVP), Eldon Bader (KB9LUG) and Shawn Borg (KC9NIC). Photo by Randy Hanson
Members of the St. Croix Valley Radio Amateurs

Ham radio operators check in for fun, public service

06/20/2008 12:00 AM
The next couple of weekends are big ones for the 26 members of the St. Croix Valley Radio Amateurs. On Friday and Saturday, June 21-22, club members will be at Hudson’s County Market grocery store selling brats to raise money for activities and equipment.

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