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🌱 Patch AM: Hudson man among three arrested after dangerous dual high-speed pursuits
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Coffee in hand, Hudson? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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- Hudson man among three arrested after dangerous dual high-speed pursuits
Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Sunshine and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
- Monday: Sunshine and a few clouds, temps: high: 80, low: 62.
- Tuesday: Clouds and sun with a t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 3 wanted suspects in custody after dual high-speed police pursuits, 1 ending in Lake County with officer injured (lakemchenryscanner.com) — Law enforcement in Wisconsin and Illinois arrested three suspects after two simultaneous high-speed pursuits, one ending on I-94 in Lake County with an officer injured; one of the men is identified as being from Hudson. Authorities say the group had outstanding warrants in multiple states and seized drugs, burglary tools, cash, and fake IDs. Additional charges and connections to other crimes are still under investigation.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hudson
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- Meet the Teacher Night
Hudson Prairie Elementary Hudson, WI 54016
4:30 pm - Current Burger Tuesdays with fries every Tuesday night! Only $10 Stop in to enjoy the fabulous CURRENT Burger!
Discover Hudson CURRENT Restaurant and Bar 3291 St. Croix Trail S. Afton, MN, 55001
4:00 pm - HMS Open House 7th and 8th
Hudson Middle Hudson, WI 54016
5:00 pm - Concerts in the Park 2026 →
Discover Hudson Lakefront Park 505 First Street Hudson, WI 54016
7:00 pm - Pinball League at Hudson Tap
Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Hudson Tap 417 2nd Street
8:00 pm - Let's Do Lunch! 8/26/26
Discover Hudson Max's Social House 302 Second St Hudson, WI, 54016
12:00 pm - It's Date Night! Need something fun to break up the week? Bring someone to Swirl tonight!
Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Swirl/ Afton House Inn 3291 St. Croix Trail S. Afton, MN, 55001
4:00 pm - Lakefront Park - Volleyball WED NIGHT - Zamora →
Hudson, WI Calendar Hudson, WI 54016
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Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Sunday Brunch Cruise
Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Lake Front Park Hudson, WI 54016
12:00 pm - Meet the Teacher Night
Hudson Prairie Elementary Hudson, WI 54016
4:30 pm - Current Burger Tuesdays with fries every Tuesday night! Only $10 Stop in to enjoy the fabulous CURRENT Burger!
Discover Hudson CURRENT Restaurant and Bar 3291 St. Croix Trail S. Afton, MN, 55001
4:00 pm - HMS Open House 7th and 8th
Hudson Middle Hudson, WI 54016
5:00 pm
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Is this anyone's dog?
Walking on the side of the road off Mc Cutcheon. No tags. (Nextdoor Tanney Ridge) - Hello!
I'm in Baldwin and short story long. I am hoping somebody has an OBD2 scanner that is capable of a tcm relearn and clearing codes without check… (Nextdoor Nameakagon)
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Hudson. Apply here.
- YMCA of the North posted a job opening for Maintenance Technician I in Hudson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hudson here.
🗞 Nearby News
River Falls
- Weekend Wrap-Up: We Were Told All Week That This Was Winding Down. Every Count That Moved, Moved Up — the Backlog Grew Instead of Clearing, the Jalapeño Outbreak Ran Into August, and on Thursday Minne (marlerblog.com)
- Board of Regents Approves Two New UW-River Falls Agricultural Facilities (midwestfarmreport.com)
- SPASH makes statement against River Falls (waupacanow.com)
Somerset
- Northwestern football opens 2026 season with takedown of Prescott (wdio.com)
New Richmond
- High School senior issues bold bathroom challenge to female school board members (bizpacreview.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: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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