LIVE BLOG: Share Your Thoughts During the First Presidential Debate

Visit Patch’s live blog while you’re watching Wednesday’s debate to share your thoughts on how the candidates are doing.

PHOTOS: Defeat Obama PAC Spreads Message in Hudson

More than 50 people turned out in Lakefront Park Sunday for a Campaign to Defeat Barack Obama PAC rally. The event was part of the PAC's 72-city Rebuild America, Defeat Obama Tour.

PHOTOS & VIDEO: Josh Romney Speaks to GOP Volunteers in Hudson

Josh Romney, one of presidential candidate Mitt Romney's five sons, stopped in Hudson at about noon on Saturday to campaign for his father at the St. Croix County Republican Party's Hudson Victory Center.

Wisconsin Legislators Urge Minnesota to Agree to Tax Reciprocity Plan

With the clock running down on a tax reciprocity solution for the 2013 tax year, Wisconsin lawmakers sent a letter to Minnesota legislators Tuesday asking them to urge the Minnesota Department of Revenue to restore the tax deal by Oct. 1.

Josh Romney to Campaign in Hudson for Father Mitt Romney

Josh Romney, son of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, will be in Hudson Saturday to meet volunteers and campaign with them.

Anti-Obama PAC to Hold Hudson Rally

The Campaign to Defeat Barack Obama PAC is launching five-week, 72-city tour, and it rolls into Hudson on Sunday.

Odeen Criticizes Hudson Officials Over Dog Track Issue; Knudson Responds

The Democratic State Assembly candidate said Hudson Common Council "refused to consider a compromise" and dismissed student needs and voter wishes. Rep. Dean Knudson responded in a statement to Patch.

AUDIO: John Hoggatt Speaks to MPR About Dog Track Rezoning Issue

City of Hudson District 5 Alderman John Hoggatt spoke with MPR broadcasters about Monday's 5-1 vote to deny rezoning of the St. Croix Meadows dog track property. Listen to the audio here.

Odeen, Knudson to Participate in WPR Candidate Forum at UW-River Falls

Rich Kremer of Wisconsin Public Radio's "The West Side" radio show will host a candidate forum Thursday in River Falls between Republican State Rep. Dean Knudson and Democratic challenger Diane Odeen.

VIDEO: City of Hudson Common Council Meeting - Sept. 17, 2012

Council considers the Croixland Properties rezoning request for the St. Croix Meadows dog track property, discusses the storage of dinghies on public property in Lakefront Park and more.

Hudson Common Council Votes to Deny Dog Track Rezoning Request

The City of Hudson Common Council voted to deny the request to rezone the St. Croix Meadows dog track property from commercial to public for use as a secondary school site.

QUOTES: Local Leaders React to Act 10 Being Ruled Unconstitutional

Hudson-area Republicans, Democrats and the president of the Hudson Teachers Union issue statements about Friday's Act 10 ruling from Dane County Circuit Judge Juan Colas.

Total Cost of 2012 Recall Elections Exceeds $13 Million, According to GAB

Estimates in February put the cost of recall upwards of $17 million. The real figures are closer to $13 million, which is still a big chunk of change.

City of Hudson Common Council Meeting

School District Holds Annual Meeting, Voters Set Levy Amount

Hudson School District voters voted 48-8 to levy nearly $29.2 million in taxes to help cover its 2012-2013 budget.

Hudson School District Annual Meeting

Hudson School District Board of Education Meeting

VIDEO: Hudson Plan Commission Meeting - Sept. 6, 2012

The Hudson Plan Commission heard a presentation from the Hudson School District, heard public comments, and considered the district's request to rezone the St. Croix Meadows dog track property from commercial to public.

UPDATE: Mayor Says Council Will Decide Monday How to Move Forward on Dog Track Rezoning Issue

The St. Croix Meadows rezoning issue will remain on the Hudson Common Council agenda for its Monday meeting, according to a letter from Mayor Alan Burchill.

City of Hudson Public Safety Committee Meeting

City of Hudson Common Council Meeting

City of Hudson Finance Committee Meeting

City of Hudson Plan Commission Meeting

Hudson Area Joint Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Hudson Area Joint Library Finance Committee Meeting

City of Hudson Ad Hoc Deer Management Committee Meeting

North Hudson Village Finance & Personnel Committee Meeting

North Hudson Village Board of Trustees Meeting

City of Hudson Park Board Meeting

Hudson Area Joint Library Policy & Personnel Committee Meeting

City of Hudson Public Works Committee Meeting

City of Hudson Plan Commission Special Meeting

City of Hudson - Finance Committee Meeting

City of Hudson - Common Council Meeting

City of Hudson - Plan Commission Meeting

Vote Today: Polls Open at 7 a.m. for Primary Election

City of Hudson has primary races in two alderman districts; statewide Supreme Court justice candidates are on all ballots.

How Should We Cover Government Meetings?

Tweets, live blogs, video, Q&As, lists, issue stories, document dumps and long narratives could all be used to tell government meeting stories—but what do you want to see?

Legislation Aimed to Expand Time Frame for Open Enrollment Passes State Senate

The Wisconsin legislature's next floor period is scheduled for Feb. 22-24.

Hudson City Council Urges Action on Stillwater Lift Bridge

The Hudson City Council passed a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to take action on the Stillwater Lift Bridge.

Capitol Review: Voter ID Among Recent Legislation Introduced

Knudson co-authored two recently introduced bills, and Harsdorf issued a response to the governor's "State of the State" address.