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Announcing the 2026 Otto Bremer Community Responsive Fund process for UW Valleys
2+ hour, 9+ min ago (226+ words) UW Valleys this week announced the launch of the 2026 OBT Community Responsive Fund" process. In partnership with the Otto Bremer Trust, United Way St. Croix and Red Cedar Valleys will continue" to help direct critical funding to local nonprofits serving…...
Mike Kennedy named Hudson City Council president
22+ hour, 55+ min ago (339+ words) The Hudson City Council voted on April 21 to make Mike Kennedy the new city council president. Kennedy, first winning election in 2022, entered his third term on the council. He represents District 4, which covers the southeast part of the city, Wards…...
CCH to host Community Open House July 29
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (130+ words) CCH will host a community open house from 4 to 7 p. m. on Wednesday, July 29, at 1320 Wisconsin St. in Hudson. The event, themed "Cruisin' Through the Years," marks CCH's 45th anniversary and celebrates the organization's commitment to community, care and home. Attendees can expect…...
Letters to the Editor: Political violence, national and local issues
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (508+ words) The following letters were published in the Star-Observer this past week." Readers wrote about the political landscape. One wrote about the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump. Another dived into U. S. Congressman Derrick Van Orden's policy. They also discussed a sign…...
Photos: At Hudson Community Expo, businesses, residents and animals look to connect
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (380+ words) The Golden Rule Initiative host an annual Booyah, and funds bookmarks and other supplies promoting the concept of treating others the way you want to be treated." The Hudson Chamber of Commerce, partnering with Coco's Heart Dog Rescue Craft Fair…...
Hudson to participate in worldwide line dance event
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (106+ words) Hudson Star Observer Hudson will join dancers around the world Saturday, May 2, as part of the Worldwide Line Dance Event, a fundraiser for the Line Dance Foundation. The local event will be held from 1: 30-3: 30 p. m. at the Bandshell in Lakefront Park....
Bob Feidler named chair of St. Croix County Board of Supervisors; Jerry Van Someren named vice chair
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (649+ words) The St. Croix County Board of Supervisors elected Bob Feidler as chair with just one round of voting and Jerry Van Someren as vice chair after three rounds of voting in an organizational meeting April 21. Feidler, the vice chair for…...
Ex-Hudson strength and conditioning coach receives five years initial confinement, five years extended supervision for child enticement
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (302+ words) This Business Spotlight article, featuring Josh Gillett, own" The Hammond Village Board tabled a decision on a proposed da" Chase Madison, who worked as a strength and conditioning coach for Hudson Schools and Catalyst Sports Medicine, received five years of…...
Hammond Village Board tables decision on data center
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (592+ words) The Hammond Village Board tabled a decision on a proposed data center in the area after a packed room " of residents, property owners, elected officials " questioned and criticized the plan to add the facility to a nearby industrial park. Metered…...
Hudson vs. Edgewood (10 photos)
1+ week, 7+ hour ago (100+ words) Hudson Star Observer Hudson girls lacrosse embracing role as defending champs It can be hard to play with a target on your back, but this year's Hudson girls lacrosse tea" There was a problem reporting this. How Wisconsin combats a…...