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- How extreme are the snow tubing runs at Hudson’s Badlands Snow Park?
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- Sunday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 28 and low of 23 degrees.
- Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 39, low: 33.
- Tuesday: Rain and snow showers, with a high of 44 and low of 21 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 19 Ideas for Winter Fun Around the Midwest (midwestliving.com) — Hudson residents can claim some of the Midwest’s steepest and longest snow tubing runs at Badlands Snow Park, a longtime local favorite that opened in 1970. The broader feature rounds up winter adventures across the Midwest, from ice castles and dog sledding to fat-tire biking and frozen waterfalls, but Hudson’s park stands out as a top destination for thrill-seekers close to home.
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4:00 pm - Pinball League at Hudson Tap
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Hudson Tap , 417 2nd St , Hudson
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Angel's Pet World , 105 2nd St , Hudson
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