The Star-Observer

15/07/2025

Following their second loss of the season Friday night against the St. Paul Mudhens, the River Falls Fighting Fish returned to their domination of the St. Croix Valley Baseball League with a pair of double-digit, mercy rule wins over the weekend.

The River Falls Fighting Fish remained undefeated in St. Croix Valley Baseball League play after a pair of double-digit wins over the Ellsworth Hubbers and Elmwood Expos over the weekend.

15/07/2025

“This community is the most supportive community I've ever come across,” market manager Kelsey Iverson said.

How the Hudson Farmers Market grew:

During the throes of the pandemic, customers grew more inclined to shop outdoors. Nicole Bradford-Albert, the co-founder of Hudson Farmers Market, started receiving more business inquiries. Her market grew to six food vendors, offering a safer way to shop outside Faith Lutheran Church.

15/07/2025

“We’re having a blast,” Mackenzie Pelke said. “It can’t get better than this on a nice summer day.”

On River Falls Days:

River Falls Days kicked off on Thursday with its annual community celebration hosted by the River Falls Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau. “Brimming with the genuine spirit of the

14/07/2025

New Richmond’s annual Fun Fest was just that over the weekend.

14/07/2025

The status of Lakefront Park beach has changed to "Closed."

Hudson announced the St. Croix County Public Health Department told the city that Lakefront Park beach is closed after further monitoring the area for elevated E. coli.

14/07/2025

A 6-3 victory by the Hudson River Rats over the Spring Valley Hawks Saturday snapped a second place tie with the Hawks for second place in the St. Croix Valley Baseball League.

The Hudson River Rats beat the Spring Valley Hawks to take over sole possession of second place in the St. Croix Valley Baseball League

14/07/2025

"I feel super lucky. For me, this is the place I want to be,” David Bell said.

The River Falls Superintendent looks back:

With River Falls Superintendent David Bell concluding his first year in his role, he recently shared what the school district has accomplished — implementing the existing strategic plan, overseeing projects after voters passed a referendum — and he also looked back on the challenges.

14/07/2025

Troy Town Chair Doug Rowen and Hudson Fire Chief Drew Spielman will host a meeting July 15 to discuss the first Town of Troy fire station and the need for paid on-call workers.

Town Chair Doug Rowen and Hudson Fire Chief Drew Spielman will host a meeting at 6 p.m. on July 15 at the Town Hall, 654 Glover Road, to discuss the

13/07/2025

In Pastor's Viewpoint this week, on how to love God — and yourself.

12/07/2025

After becoming downtown Hudson’s first brewery, Hop & Barrel Brewing Company is saying goodbye to the community it has served since 2017.

11/07/2025

The founder and owner of Knoke’s Chocolates & Nuts, Dave Knoke is exceptionally proud of the homemade confections and nuts he has been making, tasting and selling for more than 20 years from his shop on Locust Street in Hudson.

Editor's Note: Tom Lindfors worked for the Hudson Star-Observer before announcing his retirement. To write this piece, he worked with the St. Croix County Economic Development Corperation to submit it

10/07/2025

Trey Larson hit a two-run home run to ignite a six-run first inning, and Jake Lindsay struck out seven in six innings of work, to lead the River Falls Fighting Fish to an 11-0, seven-inning victory over the Faribault Lakers Wednesday night.

River Falls Fighting Fish defeat Faribault Lakers 11-0, extending win streak to 10. Trey Larson's home run sparks six-run first inning.