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A 911 call came in at 5:18 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, for a house fire at 727 72nd St. in the town of Somerset. According to Somerset Fire Chief Travis Belisle, the home is a complete loss. Photo courtesy of RD-Drone LLC
Passers-by attempt to save dogs from Somerset house fire
When Somerset residents Michelle and Scott Beauvais saw smoke and fire coming from a home along Highway 35, the couple immediately called 911...
 News/fires October 23, 2018 - 12:45pm
Omar Martinez
New Richmond man sentenced for 'reprehensible' gun incident with mother
A St. Croix County Circuit Court judge called a New Richmond man's actions toward his mother "absolutely reprehensible" before sentencing him...
 News/crime and courts October 23, 2018 - 4:56pm
Hudson's current parking meters will be replaced this spring with new pay stations. The Hudson Common Council approved an agreement for pay stations at its meeting Monday night. File photo
Parking pay stations approved for downtown
Pay stations will replace the current coin-operated parking meters that line the streets of downtown Hudson. The council approved an agreement...
 News/government and politics October 23, 2018 - 4:15pm
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Town of Hudson leaving St. Croix EMS at end of year
The town of Hudson will end its service with St. Croix EMS Dec. 31, 2018 after the city of Hudson Common Council approved its request to exit the contract early. The rolling five-year contract was set to end in 2022, but town of Hudson asked to leave earlier as it plans to contract...
 News/government and politics October 23, 2018 - 12:38pm
State Sen. Leah Vukmir and fellow Republican, U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, campaigned Tuesday, Oct. 23, in Hudson. “The president needs reinforcements in the Senate, wouldn’t you agree,” Vukmir, the GOP challenger to incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin, told the crowd. Mike Longaecker / RiverTown Multimedia
Vukmir, Duffy campaign in Hudson
State Sen. Leah Vukmir downplayed polling that showed her trailing by double digits in the race for U.S. Senate, saying she expects a visit Wednesday...
 News/government and politics October 23, 2018 - 5:04pm
Hudson's Kaitlyn Zignego (4) sets the ball for teammate Shay Wassman in the Raider volleyball team's 3-0 win over D.C. Everest in a WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal match Thursday, Oct. 18, in Hudson. Bob Burrows / RiverTown Multimedia
Volleyball: Spikers fall in regional final
The good news last week was the Raider volleyball team finished the season undefeated in the high school's newly renovated gym. The bad news...
 sports/volleyball October 23, 2018 - 5:11pm
St. Joseph town chair resigns
The town of St. Joseph board chair Tom Spaniol resigned from his position last week, with the board accepting the resignation at its meeting...
 News/government and politics October 23, 2018 - 7:00pm
Hudson's George Bond (183), Noah Lundeen (185), Tony Weeks (186), Sam Kiecker (partially obscured), Jacob Mathes (186), and Cale Wimer (189) run with the lead pack at the three-quarter mile mark of the WIAA Division 1 sectional race in Menomonie Saturday, Oct. 20. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Kapaun
Cross Country: Both Raider teams roll on to state
There will be a full contingent of Hudson Raiders at the WIAA State Cross Country Championships this Saturday, Oct. 27, in Wisconsin Rapids....
 sports/cross-country October 22, 2018 - 3:04pm
Jeremiah L. Goetzke
Charges: Man came to Hudson for sex with child
A Minnesota man drove to Hudson with plans to have sex with a 15-year-old, according to charges filed last week in St. Croix County. But instead...
 News/crime and courts October 16, 2018 - 11:45am
Executive Director of Space St. Croix Christopher Mick, who is a SPARK grant finalist, is pictured with Apollo 16 astronaut Charlie Duke at the fourth annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, Minn. Photo courtesy of Chris Close
Hudson Community Foundation names 3 SPARK finalists
The Hudson Community Foundation (HCF) has selected three finalists for its 2018 SPARK grant program. Hudson residents are encouraged to attend...
 community/nonprofits October 18, 2018 - 8:00am
Photo: (from left) Pete Vanderwielen, third place, 1,944 pounds, Sherwood, Wis.; Pete Midthun, first place, 2,091 pounds, New Richmond; Chris and Amber Stevens, second place, 1,963 pounds, New Richmond. Submitted phoyo
Top 10 giant pumpkins set world record
Even though high water forced events into nearby parking lots, this year's Harvest Fest once again drew large crowds to Stillwater's riverfront....
 Business/Agriculture October 23, 2018 - 7:18am
A GoFundMe account was established for Michael Seidling, who lost a leg after a July 24 motorcycle crash in Hudson. Submitted photo
Bystanders saved River Falls motorcyclist's life, family says
Family members of a River Falls business owner severely injured in a motorcycle crash last week said he would not have survived if not for the...
 News/accidents August 1, 2018 - 1:38pm
Marjorie Ann Hughes
Marjorie Ann Hughes June 27, 1933 - Oct. 20, 2018 HUDSON, Wis. - Marjorie Ann Hughes, 85, Hudson, died Saturday, Oct. 20, in Christian Community Home. A gathering of family and friends will be from 10-11 a.m., followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 3, at St. Bridget...
 October 23, 2018 - 5:47pm
Barron County authorities on Monday released images of these cars sought in connection with the disappearance of Jayme Closs, the Barron girl who went missing after her parents were found dead in their home. Submitted images
Wisconsin roundup: Large turnout reported as volunteer search for Closs begins; more state news stories
Barron County Sheriff Chris Fitzgerald appeared well on his way to receiving the 2,000 volunteers he sought to show up at a staging area at 9...
 News/government and politics October 23, 2018 - 9:37am
Dorothy Wilma Cumming
Dorothy Wilma Cumming Aug. 5, 1925 - July 31, 2018 COTTAGE GROVE, Minn. - Dorothy Wilma Cumming, 92, Hudson, Wis., died July 31, in White Pine Senior Living. Visitation will be from 10-10:30 a.m., followed by the memorial service at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 27, at O'Connell Family...
 October 23, 2018 - 5:47pm

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