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Two die in county traffic accidents
The number of traffic related deaths in St. Croix County climbed to nine this year following mishaps Sunday and last Wednesday.



HSO intern was friend of victim
Editor's note: Star-Observer summer intern Lori Bower was a friend of John Lassek, 19, who was killed in a traffic accident near Hudson Sunday afternoon



School District expects another enrollment jump
The Hudson School District expects to experience a 3 percent rise in student enrollment when the doors open on the 1999-2000 year August 26, says Superintendent Ron Bernth. But, the numbers could be even greater.



Sheriff says budget must grow with county
St. Croix County Sheriff Dennis Hillstead said it is noble of the county board to freeze tax levies, but he said his department must grow as the county continues to grow.



Independent counsel's report expected in Babbitt investigation
City officials are expecting the federal independent counsel investigating Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt's role in rejecting an Indian casino at Hudson to complete her investigation soon.




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