Residents Petition White House For Wisconsin To Secede From U.S.

On the official website of the White House is a tool to open a petition on any issue you feel needs addressing. At least some want to see Wisconsin leave the union. Is this really the best way to proceed?

Gov. Walker Will Not Build State Health Insurance Exchange

The state will still have a health insurance exchange, something required under Obamacare, but the federal government will create and run it.

VIDEO: Hudson School District Board of Education Meeting - Nov. 13, 2012

Video of the Nov. 13, 2012, Hudson School District Board of Education meeting is provided by The River Channel: Hudson/North Hudson Community Access Television.

School Board OKs Planning Process to Solve Long-term Secondary Space Issue

The Hudson School District Board of Education approved long-term secondary space solution criteria, the establishment a community advisory committee, initial planning steps and a process to hire an architect for pre-referendum support.

Hudson School Board Approves Multiple Policy Revisions

Despite acknowledging that "the most egregious items were removed," board member Sandy Gehrke withheld her vote to change board policies less than a week after a consensus was reached in a committee of the whole meeting.

Hudson Voter Turnout in November 2012 Election Was Highest Ever

More than 7,200 city residents voted in the presidential election last week — 77.26 percent of those registered turned out to cast their ballot.

VIDEO: North Hudson Village Board of Trustees Meeting - Nov. 8, 2012

Video of the Nov. 8, 2012, North Hudson Village Board of Trustees Meeting is provided by The River Channel: Hudson/North Hudson Community Access Television.

Want to Run for Office? Paperwork is Due on Jan. 2

Now is the time to act if you're interested in running for office in the city, town, village, school district or county. Most deadlines to file for candidacy are Jan. 2, 2013.

Jamie Johnson Announces Plans to Run for Hudson School Board

Jamie Johnson issued a statement Monday morning announcing his intentions to run for a seat on the Hudson School District Board of Education this spring.

Developer Presents Ambitious Plan to Transform Dibbo's Into Restaurant, Pub, Banquet Hall and More

Anthony Dabruzzi has a purchase agreement in place to buy the nightclub, hotel and now-closed cafe in the heart of historic downtown Hudson. He plans to turn it into a restaurant, craft beer pub, banquet hall, retail/office space and residences.

How Hudson Voted in the November 2012 Election

State voters delivered a victory to President Barack Obama and Tammy Baldwin. Republican incumbents won in three other contested races, but how did each Hudson precinct vote?

Baldwin Victorious In U.S. Senate Race

Late returns from Democratic strongholds push her over the top against Thompson.

Hudson Election Results: Duffy, Harsdorf, Knudson Win Re-election

Hudson Patch's one-stop shop for local election news and results, including state legislature races and county office results, as well as links to Patch's federal election coverage.

Hudson Area 2012 Sample Ballot

Ballots in Hudson will include a presidential race, a U.S. Senate race, a U.S. Congressional race, a State Senate race, a State Assembly race and four uncontested St. Croix County elections.

Kreitlow Says GOP's Rally in Hudson Proved St. Croix County is "In Play"

Democratic congressional candidate Pat Kreitlow says that recent visits from high-profile Republicans such as Paul Ryan, Rudy Giuliani, Scott Walker and Ron Johnson is a sign that the GOP is worried about carrying St. Croix County.

High-Profile Republicans Fire Up Wisconsin Voters at Hudson Rally

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson, U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy, former U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman and others spoke at a Saturday rally in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Giuliani, Walker, Coleman, Thompson to Campaign in Hudson on Saturday

U.S. Senate candidate Tommy Thompson is hitting the road for a three-day, 10-city "Restore America Tour" during the final weekend before Election Day. Joining him in Hudson will be Rudy Giuliani, Gov. Scott Walker and Sen. Norm Coleman.

UPDATE: What People in and Around Hudson Are Saying about VP Hopeful Paul Ryan's Stop

Hundreds of news outlets, political pundits and just everyday people took to social media to spread the word about Republican Rep. Paul Ryan's visit to Hudson Tuesday.

Paul Ryan Thanks Sandy Storm Relief Volunteers, Urges Red Cross Donations

Vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan made a quick stop in Hudson where he thanked a group of volunteers working to sort and box food donations for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. Hundreds turned out for the event.

Wisconsin's Seventh District Congressional Race Heating Up Hudson, Twin Cities Market

Campaign spending on a tight race here in Western Wisconsin is going to be seen soon on the airwaves of the Twin Cities.

Third Presidential Debate 2012: Live Wisconsin Chat

President Barack Obama and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney will be debating for the third and final time Monday night. Patch is blogging live and inviting you to weigh in on the debate as it's happening.

What Time Does the Presidential Debate Start Tonight?

The third and final presidential debate between President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney is scheduled for 8 p.m. CDT on Monday, Oct. 22.

AUDIO: Dan Olson, Sheila Harsdorf Address Issues on WPR's The West Side

Republican State Sen. Sheila Harsdorf and Democratic challenger Dan Olson faced off in a candidate forum Thursday on Wisconsin Public Radio moderated by The West Side host Rich Kremer.

Olson, Harsdorf to Participate in WPR Candidate Forum Today

Rich Kremer of Wisconsin Public Radio's "The West Side" radio show will host a candidate forum at 5 p.m. on Thursday between Republican State Sen. Sheila Harsdorf and Democratic challenger Dan Olson.

Morrissette Appointed to State Judicial Conduct Advisory Committee

City of Hudson Alderman Randy Morrissette II says he has always been interested in law, and with this appointment he hopes to gain a better understanding of the court system and the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

When Is Tonight's Presidential Debate?

The second presidential debate between President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney is scheduled for 8 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, Oct. 16.

Senate Candidate Tammy Baldwin Campaigns in Hudson With Klobuchar

U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar visited the St. Croix County Democratic Party office in Hudson on Friday to meet with Democratic supporters, make campaign calls and speak with the media.

Biden-Ryan Vice Presidential Debate: Live Chat

Join Patch's live blog during the debate between U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan and Vice President Joe Biden.

U.S. Senate Candidate Tammy Baldwin to Visit Hudson

The Democratic candidate in Wisconsin's U.S. Senate race is scheduled to visit the Democratic Party office in Hudson along with U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar at 11 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 12.

What You Need to Know to Watch the Vice Presidential Debate

Get the details on the debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan airing Thursday night.

UPDATE: School Board Tables Controversial Policy Proposals

Board member Sandy Gehrke says proposed board policy changes would infringe on the first amendment rights and "result in the gagging of its board members."

Patch Is Collecting Questions for Obama and Romney During the Next Presidential Debate

If you have a question for the candidates, submit it in the comments section below and it could be asked during the televised Oct. 16 Town Hall Presidential Debate.

Tammy Baldwin, Democratic Candidate for U.S. Senate

Congresswoman Baldwin was the first woman elected to Congress in Wisconsin.

Election Preview: Wisconsin U.S. Senate Race

Former Republican Gov. Tommy Thompson is squaring off against Democratic U.S. Rep. Tammy Baldwin in a bid to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl.

City of Hudson Common Council Meeting

Hudson Area Advisory Joint Fire Board Meeting

Hudson Area Joint Library Steering Committee Meeting

City of Hudson Park Board Meeting

City of Hudson Public Works Committee Meeting

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