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Thursday August 27th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Coffee in hand, Hudson? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Record-setting Hudson-based grants boost environmental projects across the St. Croix Valley
  • Hudson community invited to remember Kevin William Zwirner in September

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
  • Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• St. Croix Valley Foundation awards record $442,200 in environmental grants (piercecountyjournal.news) — Based in Hudson, the St. Croix Valley Foundation just awarded a record $442,200 in environmental grants to 29 organizations across the St. Croix Valley. The funding will support clean water work, habitat restoration, outdoor education, and community projects in nearby communities like River Falls and Prescott, reflecting growing regional investment in environmental stewardship.
   

• Kevin William Zwirner, 38 (newpraguetimes.com) — Hudson residents are invited to honor the life of Kevin William Zwirner at a memorial service at O'Connell Funeral Home in Hudson on September 15, 2026, from 4–7 p.m. The New Richmond native is remembered as a kind, nature-loving sports fan who cherished time with family, friends, and his dogs.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hudson

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    Friday August 28
  • KPT Collaborative Presents: KPT Unscripted
    Discover Hudson KPT Collaborative 522 2nd Street Hudson, WI 54016
    8:30 am
  • It's always a good Friday for crab legs. Only $29.99!
    Discover Hudson CURRENT/Afton House Inn 3291 S. St. Croix Trail Afton, MN
    4:00 pm
  • What's better than a wine tasting? A free wine tasting! Every Friday from 6 to 8 pm
    Discover Hudson Swirl/Afton House Inn 3291 St. Croix Trail S. Afton, MN, 55001
    6:00 pm
  • Italian Sunset Dinner Cruise →
    Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Lake Front Park Hudson, WI
    6:30 pm
  • DJ Night at Kelly's Pub & Grill
    Discover Hudson Kelly's Pub & Grill 517 Second St, Suite 100
    9:00 pm
  • Saturday August 29
  • Hudson Farmers Market on Carmichael
    Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Faith Community Church - Lower Lot 777 Carmichael Road, Hudson, WI 54016
    8:00 am
  • Lakefront Park - Spirit on the Water →
    Hudson, WI Calendar Hudson, WI 54016
    8:00 am
  • Prospect Park - Sheahan →
    Hudson, WI Calendar Hudson, WI 54016
    10:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

    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
  • Ladies Night Out | Thursday, August 27, 2026
    Discover Hudson Kudos + Co. 809 Dominion Drive Hudson, WI Mainstream Boutique 125 Second St. S Hudson, WI 54016
    3:00 pm
  • Thursday at CURRENT is our Ribeye Special For only $28!
    Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Current 3291 St. Croix Trail S. Afton, MN,55001
    4:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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  • RIP Dolly...
    we just lost a wonderful light in a world that needed it most right now. May she rest in peace and her family find comfort at this time. (Nextdoor Hudson Township)
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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