HAMMOND - Many towns and villages in St. Croix County will consider taking money from the Four Feathers partnership if they get the right answers to certain contractual questions.

The Hudson Golf Club opened its doors Wednesday for golf and dining at the full-service restaurant. The club features a smoke-free dining room with a total capacity of 240. It also offers two bar/louge areas.

In a special meeting Friday afternoon, the Hudson City Council adopted an ordinance banning totally nude dancing in establishments licensed to serve alcoholic beverages.

Hudson Medical Center's board of directors has named a chief executive officer to replace hospital administrator John Marnell, who is now heading up fund-raising for a new health care campus.

Dozens of balloons occupied the space below the ceiling of an entire classroom before they were hauled around for sale during the Kids Karnival at North Hudson Elementary School on Saturday. Grabbing some of them are, from left, Jake Hayes, Brandon Bjornstad, Corey Bjornstad and Lois "Grandma" Wallace, recess supervisor.

Everyone agrees that the intergenerational experience of preschool children with senior citizens is fantastic, but the relationship between Pooh Corner Nursery School and Christian Community Home will end in June 2000.

TOWN OF ST. JOSEPH - Like all township officials, Pat Collins has strong views on development and growth, but his short-term goal is simple - run general meetings in a businesslike manner.