New Projections Show $154 Million Surplus

New tax figures released by by the Department of Revenue project a $154 million state budget surplus as a result of economic growth and last year's budget reforms.

2011 Visitor Spending Up in St. Croix County

2011 tourism spending in St. Croix County increased 7.18% to $74.4 million according to Department of Tourism. The Greater St. Croix Valley region spending was estimated at $206.4 million for 2011.

St. Croix Valley Economic Dashboard Released

The May 2012 St. Croix Valley Economic Dashboard has been released. The Dashboard has been expanded and will now include data on Dunn County.

State Programs Available to Help Seniors, Veterans and Citizens

Wisconsin news and resources can be difficult to access. Here are some resources from state agencies that may be helpful for seniors, veterans and citizens.

Reforms Reach $1 Billion in Savings

The budget reforms passed last year have resulted in $1 billion in savings

St. Croix County’s March Unemployment Rate Drops to 6.2%

March unemployment rates have been released. St. Croix County’s rate declines following three months of increases and now is the 5th lowest in the state.

Revenue Secretary Chandler to Address St. Croix EDC Board

Wisconsin Department of Revenue Secretary Richard G. Chandler will speak at St. Croix County Government Center in Hudson at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 8.

Conservation Key on Earth Day and Every Day

Rep. Kind discusses the tradition of Earth Day and the importance of conservation and preservation to western Wisconsin.

Public Safety Bills Signed Into Law

Important bipartisan public safety bills were signed into law last week

April 2012 Economic Dashboard Released

The April 2012 St. Croix Valley Economic Dashboard has been released. The largest employment gains for Wisconsin came in construction and education and health services.

What If We Have Autism All Wrong? What If It's an Advantage?

April is Autism Awareness Month. What if we have Autsim Wrong? What if there was an advantage to having it, but we were masking the advantage with our lifestyle choices?

Hudson Boosters to Add Tackle Football for Third- and Fourth-graders

Players will be coached in a group manner for the first half of the season, rotating to different stations in small groups where they will participate in various drills.

5K Training: Pick Up Your Pace By Picking Up The Weights

Training for a 5K? Here are some great strength training exercises you should incorporate into your program to have a faster, stronger run.

Can You Still Buy With No Money Down?

There are still some specialty programs that can get you into your own home without you coming up with the down payment funds!

Preparing the Perfect Pulled Pork

Preparing the perfect pulled pork can easily be managed on the backyard grill without the use of large, expensive smokers.

WEDC International Business Session on May 10 in Eau Claire

WEDC will present an International Business Session in conjunction with the SBDC, UW-Eau Claire on Thursday, May 10 at 10 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in Eau Claire.

Legislative Accomplishments Mark Close of Session

More than 95 percent of the 288 bills passed by both houses of the State Legislature were approved with bipartisan support.

Saving Money on Home Insurance: An Agent's Advice

How can I save money on my home insurance?

Home Won't Sell? Rent It

If current market pricing does not suit your needs for selling, it would make sense to talk to someone about the option of renting the property until conditions change!

Western Wisconsin SCORE Offers Strategic Marketing Workshop on April 21

SCORE is offering a workshop on “How to Create a Strategic Marketing Campaign” on Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Hudson House in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Vote Yes: The Top 10 Reasons as You Head to the Polls

Why you should vote yes — short, sweet and honestly.

Vote Yes: Good Sense for Our Kids, Many Cents for Us

Voting Yes not only will keep a high performing school district solid, but adds real dollar value to home and community. It makes sense and cents, too.

For Rent Signs Difficult to Spot This Time of Year

It's really hard to spot "for rent" signs on streets filled with signs that say "Vote Liz!," "Alan Burchill: Hudson's Mayor," "Vote Yes for Hudson Schools" and more.

St. Croix’s Unemployment Rate for February Rises to 6.8%

February unemployment rates have been released. St. Croix County’s rate rises for the 3rd straight month, but is still the 8th-lowest in the state.

Vote Yes: The District is at a Crossroads

Voting Yes is taking a positive route as district overcrowding brings us to a crossroads.

More Accountability Needed for City Expenditures

Some fireworks at Wednesday night's mayoral debate.

March 2012 Economic Dashboard Released

The March 2012 St. Croix Valley Economic Dashboard has been released and it has been expanded to include data on the Minnesota counties of Chisago, Ramsey and Washington.

The Return Of Multiple Offers

The current inventory of properties available in the Twin Cities is at the lowest level since 2005.

Spring Cleaning For Your Body

This spring shed the “old unhealthy you” and welcome a new fit and healthy you!

Vote Yes: Secondary School Plan is Not a Surprise

Voting yes on April 3 is continuing on the path initiated in by the 2004 Facilities Task Force. There's been a plan for eight years, and Phase 2 of the future is now here.

Affordable Care Act Works for Western Wisconsin

Rep. Kind details the benefits that western Wisconsinites are already seeing thanks to the Affordable Care Act.

Vote Yes: A Fiscally Responsible Deal by a Fiscally Responsible School District

By voting yes, you will secure a positive future for the Hudson School District in an impressively economical way.

Vote Yes: There's a Plan With Clear Alternatives

Voting yes leads to interesting options, with each property in play. Of course there's a plan, and the community will decide which option is best.

Vote Yes: UU Site is Unusable; Dog Track Ready for Repurposing

The UU site is unusable for a large school. It couldn't be clearer. The Hudson School District needed to move on, settling on the St. Croix Meadows property.

Vote Yes: School Enrollment is the Core Issue

Voting Yes on the April 3 school referendum is vital to the future of Hudson. The schools are overcrowded now.

St. Croix’s Unemployment Rate for January Rises to 6.1%

The January 2012 unemployment rates have been released. Only five counties, including nearby Pierce, report lower rates.

Mayor Suggests Shutting Down Hudson Area Library

Hudson's mayor has a plan for the library. Close it.

Have We Hit the Bottom?

The only way to know for sure when we have seen the bottom is when it is behind us.

Put Video Recorders in Hudson Police Cars

Good law enforcement equipment pays for itself though cost savings.

Market Trends are Shifting Toward Sellers, Buyers Still Finding Great Deals

A look at the results of the recent market trends for the metro as a whole and Hudson specifically.