🌱 Patch AM: Why a 264-mile suicide awareness ride is stopping in Hudson

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a 264-mile suicide awareness ride is stopping in Hudson
• What a guilty plea means after the fatal I-94 Hudson crash

Also on today's calendar: Stillwater Flea & Crafter Market and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 71 and low of 56 degrees.
• Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 64, low: 56.
• Sunday: A thick cloud cover, with a high of 67 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 264-mile Ride Against Suicide leaves Zumbrota Wednesday (kaaltv.com) — A four-day, 264-mile Ride Against Suicide will roll into Hudson on its first day, bringing cyclists, support crews, and awareness for veteran and first responder mental health. The Forest Lake-based Invisible Wounds Project uses the ride to raise funds, reduce stigma, and honor those lost to suicide or in the line of duty, with donations accepted online.
   

• Man admits to driving drunk, causing crash that killed Twin Cities restaurateur (bringmethenews.com) — A Brooklyn Park man has pleaded guilty to homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle for a deadly April 2025 crash on I-94 in Hudson that killed Twin Cities restaurateur David Burley. His blood alcohol level was well above Wisconsin's legal limit, and he's scheduled for sentencing on December 7, a case that underscores ongoing safety concerns on this busy local stretch of interstate.
   

📸 Around Hudson

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hudson

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Stillwater Flea & Crafter Market →
  Washington County Fairgrounds, 12300 40th St N, Stillwater
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Friday September 25
• Trick Shift at Max's Social House →
  Max's Social House, 302 2nd St, Hudson
  8:00 pm
• TRICK SHIFT @ MAX'S SOCIAL HOUSE IN HUDSON →
  MAX'S SOCIAL HOUSE, 302 2nd St, Hudson
  8:00 pm
• Heroes End live at Willow River Saloon! →
  Hudson WI
  8:00 pm
• Heroes End at Willow River Saloon →
  Willow River Saloon, Hudson
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Hudson Farmers Market on Carmichael →
  Hudson WI
• Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival 2026 →
  Hudson WI
• Italian Lunch Cruise →
  Hudson WI
• Early Fall Sail/Drive Away to Hudson, WI →
  St Croix Marina, 16 1st St, Hudson
  3:30 pm
Sunday September 27
• Local Author Spotlight →
  Hudson WI
• Sunday Brunch Cruise on the St. Croix River →
  Hudson WI
• Sunday Brunch Cruise →
  Hudson WI
• "WRECKAGE" - Jungle Rumble Scenario Big Game →
  Splat Tag Paintball Park, 835 Country Rd E, Hudson
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I work in a local memory care facility here in Hudson.
  I thought I would take a chance and reach out to see if anyone had wide mouth quart size canning jars that you would consider donating. I am looking… (Nextdoor St Joseph Township)
• Looking for recommendations on electrician to come out to our house in Hudson WI- our hot tub doesn't have any power to it?
  Hot tub repair guy said he would come out and only look at tub no electrical boxes. Already checked main panel no fuses blown. Thanks! (Nextdoor Oak Street/Baer Drive)

• Wireless Vision posted a job opening for Full-Time Retail Sales Representative in Hudson. Apply here.
• Maurices posted a job opening for Temporary Retail Sales Support in Hudson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hudson here.

🗞 Nearby News

River Falls

• River Falls residents rally against data center tax exemption (weau.com)
• This fall at the Phipps Center for the Arts, class is in session (hudsonstarobserver.com)
• Senior Spotlights 2026 (luther.edu)

New Richmond

• Who's An Uncommitted Name To Know From Your State? (prepbaseballreport.com)

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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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