Y2K is just around the corner and several randomly selected Hudson businesses expect to be ready. Local businesses have worked hard to prepare for Y2K, often devoting a year or two to making sure the bug is dead!

U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold

U.S. Sen. Russ Feingold visited Hudson Thursday and expressed concerns about the federal budget and tax cut proposals during his speech at the Thursday Noon Rotary meeting.

Hudson's waterfront was plagued by theft recently.

Despite their inability to see eye-to-eye so far, Robert and Laura Popowski and the general manager of a car dealership that wants to locate next door to the Popowskis say they can work things out.

Computer networking cable served as ribbon for opening day ceremonies Tuesday at Hudson's new WITC Learning Center on O'Keefe Road. "Our target population is citizens, already employed, who want to upgrade their skills - the majority of which are computer based," said David Hildebrand, WITC District President. Hildebrand and campus administrator Tim Schreiner welcomed a host of elected representatives, business leaders and WITC board members from as far away as Washburn and Hayward for the afternoon event. Bill Rubin, St. Croix EDC director said he's "been told technical colleges are the factories of the future," aiding business start-up, retention and recruitment. He noted that WITC-Hudson had "already earned its stripes" by aiding in the recruitment of a new engineering firm in the St. Croix Business Park. Among the ribbon cutters were, from left, Schreiner, Chamber Director Mary Claire Olson, Mayor Jack Breault, Superintendent of Hudson School Ron Bernth and State Rep. Joe Plouff (D-Menomonie, 29th District). For information on the 62 courses offered in Hudson, call 377-0007.

The Hudson Raider football team opened the 1999 season dropping a tough 15-12 decision to the New Richmond Tigers in Big Rivers Conference play.