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Friday, December 05, 2008

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Hockey association denied a second temporary beer license

The city’s experiment with allowing beer sales at Hudson Crusaders hockey games has come to an end — at least for now.

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The Octagon House is decorated for the holiday season

Take candlelight stroll and see reindeer downtown

There is something for everyone going on this weekend in Hudson. The annual Candlelight Stroll is Friday night from 6-9 p.m., the Octagon House Light Up Night goes from 6-8 p.m., and on Saturday, the popular Reindeer in the Park event will take place.

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Chris and Joe Dubak

Giving thanks ... despite facing life’s tragedies

A ball of fire forever altered Joe Dubak’s life two years ago.

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Houlton man dies in early Wednesday morning crash

A 1996 Ford Explorer, driven by Michael Lee Deckard, 21, Houlton, was westbound on River Road and failed to negotiate a curve.

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Clockwise from top left, Mayor Dean Knudson, Alan Burchill, Randy Morrissette, and Scot O’Malley

Mayor’s room tax allocation plan divides council

A showdown over Mayor Dean Knudson’s plan to change the way room tax dollars are allocated made approval of the city’s 2009 budget more eventful than usual.

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Case of fuel fraud is postponed

An investigation into an alleged fuel delivery fraud case in St. Croix County that was expected to reach a conclusion with a court decision last week will have to wait.
Santa arrived in Hudson Friday night

Santa smiles all the way through school

If you don’t have children, you may not realize the gift Hudson gets every year during this season. Santa arrives in Hudson to the delight of children and parents alike, and he is no ordinary Santa.

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Hudson man convicted in gambling case

Kevin W. Ritzer, 43, 835 Ross Road, was convicted Nov. 25 on one felony count of receiving a commercial gambling bet. He was sentenced to probation for two years and fined $123. Court records said Ritzer had a federal felony conviction in connection with the same case.

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Donation to the Salvation Army

Red Kettle campaign urges generous giving

Salvation Army volunteers will be ringing their bells a little harder this holiday season. Due to challenging economic times, St. Croix County Salvation Army Director Duana Bremer said more people are seeking financial help from the non-profit organization.

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Expansion at St. Croix Self Service Storage

St. Croix Self Service Storage expands

Work began in October on the expansion of mini storage units at St. Croix Self Service Storage in North Hudson. The addition of 40 more units will bring the total available to 176.
Brief rest before the next round

Update -- Hudson home suffers extensive fire damage

Hudson Fire Chief Jim Frye said the cause of the fire involved combustible materials too close to a heat source.

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ID of female body found by hunters in Fond du Lac County still unknown

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It’s been 11 days since deer hunters found the body of a young female in Fond du Lac County. Authorities still have no idea who she is.

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New foreclosures in state dropped in November

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The number of new foreclosure cases in Wisconsin dropped by 18 percent last month compared to October.

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Our View: Now is the time to consider running for local boards

It is a difficult time of the year to think about civic duty, but that’s exactly what must happen this month if someone is thinking about running for a position on a local board in the spring election.

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Skyler Weekes, left, with father Steve

Skyler Weekes is riding high

Life is good for 23-year-old Hudson native Skyler Weekes. Last July, he leaped 8 feet, 7.4 inches and held on at a competition in Sheffield, England, to break his own Guinness world record for dyno climbing.

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Raider wrestlers begin 50th season Thursday night

The Hudson Raider wrestling team kicks off its 50th season Thursday night at home against Menomonie. Coach Chris Hansen said this year’s team will look considerably different from last year’s record-setting squad because over one-third of the team is now in college.

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Ashley Juza

Punt, Pass and Kick winner

Ashley Juza of Hudson won the 2008 Green Bay Packers NFL Punt, Pass & Kick Team Championship for 8-9-year-old girls.

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Packers sign a punter, Woodsen at safety

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Jeremy Kapinos will punt for the Green Bay Packers on Sunday at Lambeau Field against Houston.

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Wisconsin college basketball scoreboard

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Both UW-River Falls' men's and women's squads take out Viterbo.

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Bucks stop the skid with victory in Chicago

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The Milwaukee Bucks snapped a four-game losing streak with a 97-90 victory over the Chicago Bulls Wednesday night at the Bradley Center.

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Silver carp

Invasive ‘jumping carp’ found in Mississippi River near La Crosse

The infamous silver carp, or “jumping carp,” has been found in the Mississippi River near La Crosse.

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