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Hudson woman comes in second on TV reality game show

Western Wisconsin News
-- A western Wisconsin woman fell just short of winning $100,000 on NBC’s “The Biggest Loser.” But Lisa Rambo of Hudson was still a big winner, because she no longer weighs 246 pounds like she did last September, when she became an at-home contestant.

March 19, 2013

Little Free Library phenomenon gains momentum

Area News
-- The Little Free Library movement that got its start in Hudson is ready to shift into the next phase, according to founder Todd Bol.

By Randy Hanson - Hudson Star-Observer , March 19, 2013

Pre-dawn fire destroys riverside home near Houlton

Area News
-- Some 70 firefighters from six departments spent several hours early Sunday fighting a house fire in an isolated neighborhood overlooking the St. Croix River, just across from the City of Stillwater.

March 19, 2013

State to start buying land to begin bridge construction

Now that construction dates are set, Wisconsin officials will turn their attention to buying land on the shore of the Saint Croix River where a new four-lane bridge is going.

March 17, 2013

Animal Friends hold dinner dance March 23

St. Croix Animal friends will hold its annual dinner dance Saturday, March 23. A social hour begins at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6. Activities and contests start at 7:30 p.m. and the dance is from 9 p.m. to midnight.

March 14, 2013

Area vocalists to perform with chorus

The Phipps Oratorio Society Chorus and Orchestra will perform Cantique de Jean Racine by Gabriel Fauré, Cantata 56 by J. S. Bach and “Gloria” by Antonio Vivaldi on Sunday, March 24, at 2 p.m. at Bethel Highlands Church, 504 Frontage Rd., Hudson.

March 06, 2013

Polk County man leads Hudson police on chase across frozen St. Croix River

Area News
-- James S. Meyer, 60, believed to be from St. Croix Falls, was taken into custody in Lakeland around 4 a.m. Sunday after he led police on a chase through the west side of North Hudson and onto the St. Croix River at Ferry Landing Park.

By Meg Heaton - Hudson Star-Observer , March 05, 2013

Judge to allow cameras in the courtroom of Schaffhausen trial

A Saint Croix County judge has ruled that cameras will be allowed in the courtroom for the trial of Aaron Schaffhausen, accused of killing his three daughters last July in River Falls.

March 01, 2013

Seven Rivertowns area wrestlers claim fifth place at state

Seven Rivertowns area wrestlers were able to win their fifth place matches at the WIAA State Individual Wrestling Tournament Saturday afternoon at the Kohl Center.

February 23, 2013

Talk by Tasha Schuh will highlight luncheon

Inspirational speaker Tasha Schuh of Ellsworth will be addressing the St. Croix Valley Girls 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, at Citizens State Bank, 375 Stageline Road, Hudson.

February 21, 2013

Hudson grad, Stillwater resident dies in snowmobile accident

Area News
- The son of a Stillwater restaurateur died in a snowmobile accident on the St. Croix River last weekend.

February 19, 2013

St. Croix County Sheriff' seeks information on missing Baldwin man

Area News
-- The St. Croix County Sheriff’s department is asking the public for information on a man missing for a year from his Baldwin home.

By Jon Echternacht - Hudson Star-Observer , February 17, 2013

Prosecution wins motion on Schaffhausen mental health records

The prosecution will have access to all records relative to Aaron Schaffhausen’s insanity plea following a judge’s ruling in St. Croix County Circuit Court Thursday morning.

By Jon Echternacht , February 01, 2013

Mixed media at Galleries, oil painting classes begin

A series of exhibitions featuring a mixed media installation by Mary Bergs, Minneapolis; mixed media printmaking by CathyJean Clark, Neillsville; oil paintings by Tom McGregor, St. Paul; ceramics by Ursula Hargens, Minneapolis; acrylics on panel by Leslie Pilgrim, Mendota Heights, Minn.; journal drawings and watercolors by Tara Sweeney, St. Paul; and a group exhibition featuring work in a range of media by 11 local artists who participated in a series of seminars during 2012 focusing on the role of art and sustainability will be on view through Feb. 10 in The Galleries of The Phipps Center for the Arts.

January 31, 2013

Hot Air Affair is this weekend

The Hudson Hot Air Affair will take to the sky this weekend for the 24th annual hot air balloon rally and winter festival Feb. 1-3. The event is presented by WESTconsin Credit Union—Hudson and features commercial, regular and special-shaped hot air balloons coming to town for the weekend.

January 31, 2013