🌱 Patch AM: Record environmental grants from Hudson-based foundation boost St. Croix Valley projects

Good morning to you Hudson! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Record environmental grants from Hudson-based foundation boost St. Croix Valley projects
• How a 128-unit project could reshape housing options in Hudson
• See how one Hudson backyard became a riot of summer color

Also on today's calendar: Stillwater Flea & Crafter Market and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunny much of the time, with a high of 83 and low of 63 degrees.
• Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 76, low: 65.
• Sunday: Humid with clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 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 has awarded a record $442,200 in environmental grants to 29 groups working across the St. Croix Valley. Projects range from nitrate awareness and water-quality education to school forest programs and park stewardship. The surge in funding, fueled by a large anonymous gift, underscores growing regional support for clean water and habitat protection.
   

• Twin Cities multifamily construction permits surge in August (finance-commerce.com) — Hudson is one of the Twin Cities metro hot spots for new apartment construction, including a 128-unit Doran Group project on Annabelle Way. August permits show a sharp jump in multifamily housing across the region even as single-family starts dip slightly. For Hudson residents, this signals more rental options and continued growth on the city's edge.
   

• Kathleen's Color-Filled Garden in Hudson, Wisconsin (finegardening.com) — A Hudson gardener named Kathleen is showing off a backyard that's bursting with colorful flowers, containers, and even a whimsical living bird sculpture. Her space mixes ornamentals with veggies and cozy seating areas, offering plenty of inspiration for local home gardeners. The piece also invites readers to share photos and stories from their own gardens.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hudson

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday August 29
• Stillwater Flea & Crafter Market →
  Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St N, Stillwater
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday August 28
• 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
• Weitkamp Park - Hudson Fire →
  Hudson, WI Calendar Hudson, WI 54016
  11:00 am
• Italian Lunch Sightseeing Cruise - St. Croix River Cruises
  Discover Hudson Lake Front Park Hudson, Wi 54016
  11:30 am
Sunday August 30
• Weitkamp Park - Sandberg →
  Hudson, WI Calendar Hudson, WI 54016
  10:00 am
• Sunday Brunch Cruise
  Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Lake Front Park Hudson, WI 54016
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

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

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors,
  I'm a professional finish carpenter and flooring installer with over 8 years of experience. I'm available for a wide range of projects, including: … (Nextdoor River's Edge)

• Performance Food Group Company posted a job opening for Merchandiser in Hudson. Apply here.
• Koch Industries posted a job opening for Manufacturing Manager in Hudson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hudson here.

🗞 Nearby News

River Falls

• River Falls Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau celebrates WI Chamber of Commerce Month (piercecountyjournal.news)
• Walk to End Alzheimer's returning in September (piercecountyjournal.news)
• Koranda fields questions on Flock at community meeting (piercecountyjournal.news)

New Richmond

• Kreibich recognized as a WEDA Champion of Economic Development (piercecountyjournal.news)

Ok Hudson! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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