Handy Home Helper

Final 2012 Recycling Events Coming Up This Weekend

Smoke-Free Policies More Common in Homes, Workplaces

UPDATE: Escaped Inmate Taken Into Custody in Hudson

Local Youth Fitness Charity Seeks Donations of Gently-Used Bikes

Fitogo Cuts Ribbon, Sponsors Women's Expo

Where in Hudson is That?

How well do you know Hudson? Guess where in Hudson this week's photo was taken and you could win $10 of DQ Bucks.

Missing Cat

Volunteers Needed for 8th Grade Hudson History Tour

Hudson Author’s Debut Poetry Book Released

Pros and Cons of Buying Foreclosed Homes

You need to weigh the odds when deciding to buy a foreclosed home!

Three Common Ways to Ruin Your Car

Imagine getting the devastating news that your car is ruined and you could have prevented it. Here are a few common ways we ruin our cars, and how to avoid them.

September 2012 Economic Dashboard Released

The September 2012 St. Croix Valley Economic Dashboard has been released. Nationally, we have seen steady, albeit slow, improvement in the labor market with the addition of 1,808,000 jobs in 2012.

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.

Dena DuCharme Crowned 2012 Hudson Homecoming Queen

Dena DuCharme was crowned 2012 Hudson High School Homecoming Queen Friday night. Joining her on court are First Princess Zoe Vnak and Second Princess Sarah Krier.

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.

Jerome “Jerry” D. Dunaski, 80

Jerome “Jerry” D. Dunaski, former principal of the Hudson Junior High School, age 80, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on Sept. 13, 2012, in St. Paul.

REPLAY: Hudson Football Hammers Eau Claire North, 49-14

Joe Moore and Jon Wekkin of MSBN broadcast live from Newton Field in Hudson as the Raiders posted four touchdowns in the first quarter against the Eau Claire North Huskies on their way to a 49-14 Homecoming victory.

iPhone 5 Preorders Accepted at Hudson Retailers

You don't have to drive to an Apple retail store and stand in line for hours to get your iPhone 5 on launch day. The device will be available at a handful of local retailers, and preorders start today!

Crash on I-94 at Highway 95 Backs Up Westbound Traffic

Westbound traffic on I-94 is backed up because of a crash at Highway 95. The area already is seeing heavier than normal amounts of traffic because of the Stillwater Lift Bridge closure.

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.

Paul Rode and Friends Return to Overpass to Mark 11th 9/11 Anniversary

Hudson business owner and philanthropist Paul Rode is spending 24 hours waving the American flag on the Stagecoach Trail overpass over I-94 to help passing motorists remember the 11th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001.

PHOTOS: Seniors Clobber Juniors in Homecoming Powderpuff Game

The annual Hudson High School Homecoming Powderpuff football game took place between the Hudson junior and senior girls on Monday. The seniors won the contest 23-6.

St. Croix County Jail Bookings: Sept. 10, 2012

A weekly look at St. Croix County Jail's bookings.

Hudsonite Dale Schmidt Wins Rotary Mustang

The annual raffle is one of Rotary's major fundraisers and helps fund their charitable donations throughout the year.

Will the Green Bay Packers Be on TV in Hudson This Week?

St. Croix County is in the Minnesota media market, which means oftentimes Packers fans here are second-class citizens when it comes to Twin Cities TV channels. Find out whether you'll be able to see the Packers on TV this week.

Where in Hudson is That?

How well do you know Hudson? Guess where in Hudson this week's photo was taken and you could win $10 of DQ Bucks.

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.

REPLAY: Hudson Football Blows Out Chippewa Falls, 36-0

Joe Moore and Jon Wekkin of MSBN broadcast live video from Newton Field in Hudson as the Raiders blew out the Chippewa Falls Cardinals, 36-0, in a Big Rivers Conference tilt.

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.

UPDATE: Hudson Star-Observer Downsizing, Moving Into Old Library

The oldest continuing business in Hudson — the Hudson Star-Observer — is moving out of its Locust Street location and into the former library building at 901 Fourth St. Newspaper staff will vacate the Locust Street office by Oct. 31.

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.

Hudson Rod, Gun and Archery Club Draws Target Shooters From Around the Area

Shooting club draws members from beyond Hudson because of its laid-back atmosphere.

Hudson Police Blotter for Feb. 14, 2011

Recent arrests, citations and accidents reported by the Hudson and North Hudson police departments.

PatchCast for Feb. 14, 2011: Hudson Wrestling, Hudson Swimming, Tartan Talent Show

A daily look at what's going on in Woodbury, Oakdale and Hudson.

Where in Hudson is That?

How well do you know Hudson?

Video: Hudson High School's Own 'American Idol,' Caleb Hawley, Makes Twin Cities Appearance

Crowds packed the Aster Cafe Saturday night to see their homegrown American Idol contestant.

Hudson Sends Wrestlers to Sectionals in 12 of 14 Weight Classes

Four Raiders earn regional wrestling championship; sectionals takes place next weekend in Marshfield.

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?

'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' Enchants Playgoers at the Phipps

This visually stunning adaptation of the classic Brothers Grimm tale is at the Phipps Center for the Arts through Feb. 27.