🌱 How Houlton’s school closure is reshaping high school choices nearby.

Greetings Houlton! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Houlton’s school closure is reshaping high school choices nearby.

Also on today's calendar: Hugo Oktoberfest - Vendors, Crafters, Food & Fun and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 62 and low of 46 degrees.
• Saturday: An afternoon shower in spots, temps: high: 65, low: 47.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 40 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Catholic high school in Hudson to open next fall (hudsonstarobserver.com) — Families in Houlton and nearby Hudson will see a new option next fall as Solanus Catholic High School opens ninth grade in the St. Patrick School building, aiming to grow into a full high school. The plan comes after Houlton Elementary’s closure and its conversion to Crossing Point Church, highlighting shifting enrollment, funding pressures, and expanding private religious school choices in St. Croix County.
   

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📸 Around Houlton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Houlton

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday October 3

• Hugo Oktoberfest - Vendors, Crafters, Food & Fun →
  American Legion Post 620, 5383 140th St N, Hugo
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday October 2

• DJ Night at Kelly's Pub & Grill
  Kelly's Pub & Grill, 517 Second St, Suite 100, Houlton
  9:00 pm

Saturday October 3

• Hudson Farmers Market on Carmichael
  Faith Community Church - Lower Lot, 777 Carmichael Road, Hudson
  8:00 am
• Italian Lunch Sightseeing Cruise - St. Croix River Cruises
  Lake Front Park Hudson, Wi 54016
  11:30 am

Sunday October 4

• Sunday Brunch Cruise
  Lake Front Park Hudson, WI 54016
  12:00 pm
• Local Author Spotlight →
  Chapter2 Books, 226 Locust St., Hudson
  1:00 pm

Tuesday October 6

• Pinball League at Hudson Tap
  Hudson Tap, 417 2nd Street, Houlton
  8:00 pm

Wednesday October 7

• Trivia Night at Hudson Tap
  Hudson Tap, 417 2nd Street, Houlton
  6:00 pm
• Pick the Joker at Kelly's Pub & Grill
  Kelly's Pub & Grill, 517 Second St, Suite 100, Houlton
  6:00 pm
• Discover Strength Intro Class at Belle Âme Vineyard
  Discover Hudson, W10829 875th Ave, River Falls
  7:00 pm

Thursday October 8

• Walk-In Nail Trims
  Angel's Pet World, 105 2nd St, Hudson
  2:00 pm
• Meat Raffle at Kelly's Pub & Grill - Hosted by VFW Post 2115
  Kelly's Pub & Grill, 517 Second St, Suite 100, Hudson
  5:00 pm
• Bingo at Hudson Tap!
  Hudson Tap, 417 2nd Street, Houlton
  5:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• AtkinsRéalis - SNC Lavalin Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Chief Procurement Manager - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Hudson. Apply here.
• Burger King - Dhanani Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager 7937 in Hudson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Houlton here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Hudson

• TBD 815th Ave, Tainter Lake, WI 54751 (redfin.com)
• YMCA of the North, River Valley Charities partner to address food insecurity (ymcanorth.org)
• Augustana hockey brings in freshman goalie Owen Nelson ahead of 2026-27 season (siouxfallslive.com)

New Richmond

• New Richmond High School football's homecoming game is next week. Here's how the library is celebrating: (hudsonstarobserver.com)

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Ok Houlton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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