Chef's Week 1 Picks

Chef's take on the Vikings game Sunday and his picks in some other NFL Matchups

St. Croix EDC President: Congress Must Act on River Crossing

St. Croix EDC president Ryan Sicard joined County Board Chair Daryl Standafer in submitting testimony in support of the St. Croix River Crossing project for the Senate Bill 1134 hearing.

A Bottle of Red...

Choosing wine is as simple as red, white or blush.

A View From the Stands: Another Packer Season Brings Changes

All is right in the football world with the Lombardi trophy at home where it belongs. However, Thursday night marks a new beginning for the Packers that brings changes both on and off the field.

In Which Sue Decides What To Do With 9/11 Books

How do you display wonderful books about such a tragic event without feeling like you're expoliting it? I guess by getting over it and focusing on the value of the books!

The Best Barbecued Ribs: Start to Finish

Tips and tricks that the pros use to create mouth-watering barbecued ribs in your own backyard!

Secrets to Succulent Barbecued Chicken

For true barbecued chicken, the secret is low and slow cooking with the right combination of smoke, rubs and sauce.

In Which Sue Introduces The Family Fang

How does one "sell" books without giving too much away? Is it possible to represent books with a bizarre premise in a positive way?

My World of Wine

Finding the Fun in Wine! A few reasons to make drinking wine fun.

St. Croix County July Unemployment at 6.3 Percent

Wisconsin's July unemployment rates announced: St. Croix’s rate was estimated at 6.3% which continues to run below the 13-county Twin Cities metro rate of 7.5%.

Back to school ...

One teacher's thoughts on school starting after a politically charged summer!

Citizen's Police Academy: Don't Miss Your Chance to Drive a Squad Car and Use a Taser

The Fifth Citizen's Police Academy to begin on Sept. 13. Students will have the opportunity to drive a squad car, use handcuff and a taser, conduct field sobriety tests, and much more.

In Which Sue Introduces Chapter 2

Sue Roegge talks about how Chapter2Books came about and what the store offers to Hudson.

Grilling the Perfect Steak

Follow these easy guidelines next time you fire up the grill for the most tender, flavorful steaks!

Daily Class Schedule Changes in Store This Year at Hudson High School

We'll tell you why we went to all of the trouble to lengthen the school day and change the class schedule at Hudson High School.

Owning vs. Renting in Hudson

What do you think about owning vs. renting in Hudson? Here's some thoughts, and a place for you to add your own!

The Chef's Picks for Saturday NFL Preseason Action

The Chef was 4-2 in his picks yesterday. Find out which teams he's taking today, including in the Vikings-Seahawks matchup.

Chef's Football Rants, Raves and Picks

The Chef gives you his picks for Friday's NFL preseason games.

Equalized Values Decline in the St. Croix Valley

Equalized values in St. Croix County declined 4.15 percent from 2010 to 2011, with a decline in property values of more than $309 million.

August 2011 Economic Dashboard Released

The August St. Croix Valley Dashboard released: The Wisconsin economy created 9,500 jobs, but lost jobs in several key areas. Particularly, the public sector's loss of 4,700 jobs.

Thank You, Harsdorf Supporters

Thoughts on Harsdorf volunteers and moving forward after the recall race.

Means, Motive and Opportunity: Your Vote Matters

Use the means, motive and opportunity to vote and leave our place on Earth better than how you found it.

St. Croix County’s June Unemployment Rate Up to 6.5%

On July 27, Wisconsin DWD announced the preliminary June unemployment rates for Wisconsin’s 72 counties. Seven counties had lower unemployment rates than St. Croix County.

A Greener Business – 10 Steps to Take Today

Every business and organization can take steps to be greener. Here are 10 ways you can move closer to being a more sustainable business today.

Wisconsin’s New Production Tax Credit is a Boost to Manufacturers

Wisconsin’s 2011-2013 budget includes a new “domestic production activities credit” that will reduce income tax liability for income based on manufacturing production done in Wisconsin.

Is a Junk Food Tax a Good Idea?

Taxing junk food would raise billions of dollars and potentially save tens of millions more in healthcare expenses if we ate less junk and more health food, but is it a good idea?

Congress Needs to Compromise

The situation is urgent – Congress must work together and take a balanced, fair approach at cutting the deficit and avoiding default.

LIVE VIDEO: Watch the St. Croix River Crossing Hearing Webcast Today

The proposed St. Croix River Crossing bill S. 1134 will be presented today to the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Subcommittee on National Parks—and it will be streamed live online.

Go House-Shopping on Your Smartphone

Using property search apps on your smartphone is much easier than wandering aimlessly around town looking at for-sale signs.

St. Croix River Crossing to Get U.S. Senate Committee Hearing on July 28

On July 28, Senate Bill S1134, authorizing the St. Croix River Crossing Project with appropriate mitigation measures to promote river values, will receive a hearing.

Loans Available to St. Croix County Businesses

Businesses in St. Croix County may access low interest (4%) loans through the Regional Business Fund to help finance new capital investment activities.

Sound Off: How Are You Staying Cool?

How have you been staying cool in the house during this heat wave?

Are Home Sellers Guilty of Overpricing?

See how sellers are pricing their properties based on when they purchased and how much they paid.

Looking for a Positive Sign in the Real Estate Market?

Shares highlights from two reports that experts say show signs of market stabilization and what to expect through 2015.

A Lesson From Up North About Cooperation

What ducks know that some important people don't.

Income Tax Reciprocity Payment May Open Door for New Agreement

Governor Walker and Secretary of Revenue, Rick Chandler, announced that the state had paid off the nearly $60 million owed from the Minnesota-Wisconsin income tax reciprocity agreement.

July Dashboard Released: Data Shows Economic Condition of Three-County St. Croix Valley

The July edition of the St. Croix Valley Economic Dashboard has been released. New features include data on the 13-county Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSA) and key agricultural data.

Wisconsin’s New Job Creation Agency Launched

The new WEDC was formally launched on July 1. it will focuse exclusively on economic development in Wisconsin. It replaces the former Department of Commerce and is led by President Paul Jadin.

St. Croix EDC has Current News and Information Available Online

St. Croix EDC’s website offers information: the monthly St. Croix Business Facts; news articles; and an event calendar. You can also find us on Facebook.

St. Croix County’s May Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.7 Percent

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development announced the May unemployment rates. St. Croix County was estimated at 5.7 percent down from 6.6 percent in April and 7.5 percent in March.