The Nuclear Management Company, which provides services to a fleet of seven Midwest nuclear power plants, announced this week it will locate its headquarters in Hudson.

Scott R. Needham - Branch III - St. Croix County Circuit Court

The Honorable Scott R. Needham may be the youngest member currently sitting on the bench in St. Croix County Circuit Court, but it is a place he aspired to ever since his law school days.

Peanuts creator has local ties

Quentin and Lorraine Wentlandt have fond memories of Lorraine's cousin Charles Schulz, creator of "Peanuts." Although they haven't seen one another in more than 50 years, Lorraine receives a calendar from Schulz every year.

The departure of Charles Schulz from the newspaper comics has made millions a little melancholy this New Year, but it hit a little closer to home for one North Hudson woman.

The Hudson City Council last week moved closer to banning the open burning of leaves within the city.

-Kitty Rhoades took her oath of office as representative from the 30th District during ceremonies at Hudson High School. Rhoades, who was elected in November 1998, took her oath from Judge C.A. Richards in front of about 200 friends and relatives.

Viking quarterback Jeff George (3) lofts the ball over the top of Packer safety LeRoy Butler to connect with Randy Moss.

It had been 14 years since I'd last set foot on the hallowed ground of a National Football League ballpark.