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🌱 Patch AM: Record-setting Hudson-based grants boost environmental projects across the St. Croix Valley
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Coffee in hand, Hudson? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Record-setting Hudson-based grants boost environmental projects across the St. Croix Valley
- Hudson community invited to remember Kevin William Zwirner in September
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 55 degrees.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
- Saturday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 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 just awarded a record $442,200 in environmental grants to 29 organizations across the St. Croix Valley. The funding will support clean water work, habitat restoration, outdoor education, and community projects in nearby communities like River Falls and Prescott, reflecting growing regional investment in environmental stewardship. 
• Kevin William Zwirner, 38 (newpraguetimes.com) — Hudson residents are invited to honor the life of Kevin William Zwirner at a memorial service at O'Connell Funeral Home in Hudson on September 15, 2026, from 4–7 p.m. The New Richmond native is remembered as a kind, nature-loving sports fan who cherished time with family, friends, and his dogs.
📸 Around Hudson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hudson
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- 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 - DJ Night at Kelly's Pub & Grill
Discover Hudson Kelly's Pub & Grill 517 Second St, Suite 100
9:00 pm - 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
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
📣 Hudson Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Non-Profit Roundtable - 8/27/26
Discover Hudson Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center - Wisconsin Campus 279 South Cove Rd Hudson, WI 54016
8:00 am - Walk-In Nail Trims
Discover Hudson Angel's Pet World 105 2nd St Hudson, WI, 54016
2:00 pm - Ladies Night Out | Thursday, August 27, 2026
Discover Hudson Kudos + Co. 809 Dominion Drive Hudson, WI Mainstream Boutique 125 Second St. S Hudson, WI 54016
3:00 pm - Thursday at CURRENT is our Ribeye Special For only $28!
Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Current 3291 St. Croix Trail S. Afton, MN,55001
4:00 pm
Thursday August 27
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- RIP Dolly...
we just lost a wonderful light in a world that needed it most right now. May she rest in peace and her family find comfort at this time. (Nextdoor Hudson Township) - Hi, I'm an experienced professional cleaning/organizer.
Yrs, own supplies, pet friendly, efficient, kid from new construction, boats, apartments, air bnb currently, house management in no. Hudson. Seasonal… (Nextdoor Village of North Hudson)
- Fleet Farm posted a job opening for Online Fulfillment Team Member in Hudson. Apply here.
- AtkinsRéalis - SNC Lavalin Group, Inc. posted a job opening for Campus Integration & Multi-EPC Coordination Lead - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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