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🌱 Patch AM: Why were serious trafficking charges against a Hudson landlord just dismissed?
Coming up: Community Watershed Celebration & Bird Festival 2026 on the Hudson Patch calendar
Good morning Hudson! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why were serious trafficking charges against a Hudson landlord just dismissed?
- See how Hudson's newest gallery is changing the local art scene.
- How did visiting college golfers fare at Hudson's Troy Burne course?
Also on today's calendar: Community Watershed Celebration & Bird Festival 2026 and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Intervals of bright sunshine, with a high of 74 and low of 56 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 77, low: 57.
- Friday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 61 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Hudson landlord's human, drug trafficking charges dismissed; case remains under investigation (hudsonstarobserver.com) — St. Croix County prosecutors have dropped, for now, serious human and drug trafficking charges against an 86-year-old Hudson landlord after the primary witness repeatedly failed to appear in court. The dismissal is without prejudice, meaning the state can refile as investigators continue gathering DNA evidence and other information, while emphasizing the landlord has not been convicted of any crime. 
2. Inspired by the Minnesota State Fair, this Hudson gallery makes space for colorful, creative art (cbsnews.com) — A new Cream of the Crop Artists Gallery in downtown Hudson is giving local creators a welcoming place to show and sell their work, from prints to ceramics. Owner-curator Genie Castro and emerging Hudson artists say the space is strengthening connections between makers and the community, with weekend hours and appointments available for visitors.
3. Beaver golfers make top five in season opener (minotdailynews.com) — College golfers from Minot State opened their season this week at Troy Burne Golf Club in Hudson, where the men's team finished seventh and the women's team 11th in the Fall Brawl tournament. Standout performances included junior Max Palmer tying for second overall and freshman Emily Watts debuting with a top-five finish, bringing notable collegiate competition to a familiar local course.
4. America's favorite diner chain is planning a massive comeback after struggling for years (newsbeyonddetroit.net) — Hudson diners recently lost their local Denny's when the franchise operator for five Minnesota-Wisconsin locations abruptly shut down, citing heavy debt, falling revenue and plans for bankruptcy. While employees were left scrambling, Denny's new owners say they're pursuing a nationwide turnaround that could eventually include reopening some shuttered restaurants under different operators, though nothing is guaranteed for Hudson yet.
📸 Around Hudson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hudson
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★ Featured events ★
- Community Watershed Celebration & Bird Festival 2026 →
Brown's Creek Park, 8312 Neal Ave N, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA,
10:00 am
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- FOUND. For Experts Who Are Done Being Overlooked. →
KPT Collaborative - A Coworking Community & Business Event Space, 522 2nd Street, Hudson - Walk-In Nail Trims →
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2:00 pm - Thursday at CURRENT is our Ribeye Special For only $28! →
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4:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting - Tice Homes - 9/17/26 →
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4:00 pm - Lakefront Park - Volleyball - CIRANDA →
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4:00 pm - Meat Raffle at Kelly's Pub & Grill - Hosted by VFW Post 2115 →
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5:00 pm - Bingo at Hudson Tap! →
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5:30 pm - The Bookish Buzz with Thomas Nelson, author →
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6:00 pm - The Fractional Executive Collective →
KPT Collaborative - A Coworking Community & Business Event Space, 522 2nd Street, Hudson - Adoption Event at Angel's Pet World →
Angel's Pet World, 105 2ND St, Hudson
11:00 am - Fall Retreat →
YMCA Camp St. Croix – RCU Discovery Center, 345 Riverview Dr., Hudson
11:00 am - Stroke INSPIRE In-Person Survivor and Caregiver Support at Hudson Hospital →
Hudson Hospital & Clinic, 405 Stageline Road, Hudson
Thursday September 17
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Monday September 21
📣 Hudson Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
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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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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