🌱 Patch AM: Hudson’s Croix Valley Foods heads to Australia on USDA trade mission

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In today's newsletter:

• Hudson's Croix Valley Foods heads to Australia on USDA trade mission
• Hudson man among trio arrested after dangerous dual high-speed police chases
• Hudson grad lineman helps lead St. Thomas into new D-I season

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Partly sunny with a t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
• Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 78, low: 58.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 83 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• USDA Announces Roster for Upcoming Agribusiness Trade Mission to Australia (usda.gov) — Hudson-based Croix Valley Foods has been selected to join a USDA agribusiness trade mission to Melbourne, Australia later this month, giving a local company direct access to overseas buyers. The delegation, led by a top USDA trade official, aims to expand markets for American food products across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, potentially boosting Hudson's food business profile abroad.
   

• 3 wanted suspects in custody after dual high-speed police pursuits, 1 ending in Lake County with officer injured (lakemchenryscanner.com) — A 22-year-old man from Hudson is among three suspects arrested after two dangerous high-speed police chases in southeastern Wisconsin that ended with minor injuries and an officer hurt. Authorities say the group, wanted on multiple warrants, was allegedly tied to burglaries, thefts and drug activity, with searches of their vehicles turning up narcotics, burglary tools, cash and fake IDs.
   

• St. Thomas Football Opens 2026 D-I Season vs Winona State (spokesman-recorder.com) — Hudson football fans might recognize graduate defensive lineman Evan Tyler, who's heading into St. Thomas's new Division I season opener after earning preseason all-conference recognition. The preview highlights how Tyler and several teammates are balancing personal honors with a team-first mindset, while also touching on the broader national spotlight on Black college football this fall.
   

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Tuesday August 25
• Pinball League at Hudson Tap
  Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Hudson Tap 417 2nd Street
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Wednesday August 26
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  Discover Hudson Max's Social House 302 Second St Hudson, WI, 54016
  12:00 pm
• It's Date Night! Need something fun to break up the week? Bring someone to Swirl tonight!
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  5:00 pm
• Trivia Night at Hudson Tap
  Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Hudson Tap 417 2nd Street
  6:00 pm
• Pick the Joker at Kelly's Pub & Grill
  Discover Hudson Kelly's Pub & Grill 517 Second St, Suite 100
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Non-Profit Roundtable - 8/27/26
  Discover Hudson Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center - Wisconsin Campus 279 South Cove Rd Hudson, WI 54016
  8:00 am
• Walk-In Nail Trims
  Discover Hudson Angel's Pet World 105 2nd St Hudson, WI, 54016
  2:00 pm

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Tuesday August 25
• Current Burger Tuesdays with fries every Tuesday night! Only $10 Stop in to enjoy the fabulous CURRENT Burger!
  Discover Hudson CURRENT Restaurant and Bar 3291 St. Croix Trail S. Afton, MN, 55001
  4:00 pm
• HMS Open House 7th and 8th
  Hudson Middle Hudson, WI 54016
  5:00 pm
• Concerts in the Park 2026 →
  Discover Hudson Lakefront Park 505 First Street Hudson, WI 54016
  7:00 pm
• Pinball League at Hudson Tap
  Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Hudson Tap 417 2nd Street
  8:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

River Falls

• Jensen set to lead experienced UMD cross country teams this fall (fox21online.com)
• River Falls School District receives grants as board looks at goals for 2026-27 (hudsonstarobserver.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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