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π± Patch AM: Hudson dog rescue wins share of Packers Foundation grant money
Also, don't miss It's a Wonderful Life on the Hudson Patch calendar

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- Hudson dog rescue wins share of Packers Foundation grant money
Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? π€ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Winds becoming strong, with a high of 36 and low of -2 degrees. βοΈ Brr!
- Friday: Colder; a bit of p.m. snow, temps: high: 20, low: 16.
- Saturday: Morning flurries, then windy, with a high of 25 and low of 0 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Packers Foundation awards $1.5 million in grants to 395 organizations (greenbaypressgazette.com) β Hudsonβs own Cocoβs Heart Dog Rescue is among 395 Wisconsin nonprofits receiving a share of $1.5 million in grants from the Green Bay Packers Foundation this year. The funding round emphasizes animal welfare, health and wellness, community initiatives, and environmental causes, with eligible 501(c)(3) groups across the state encouraged to apply in future cycles.
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πΈ Around Hudson
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π Upcoming Events in Hudson
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- It's a Wonderful Life
Phipps Center For the Arts, 109 Locust St, Hudson
7:00 pm
Friday December 19
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Other local events
- Puzzle Night at Belle Ame Vineyard
Belle Ame Vineyard , W10829 875th Avenue , River Falls
6:00 pm - Breakfast with Santa at Tattersall
Tattersall Event Center , 1777 Paulson Rd , River Falls
9:00 am - Live Music at Belle Ame
Belle Ame Vineyard , W10829 875th Avenue , River Falls
5:00 pm - It's a Wonderful Life
Phipps Center for the Arts , 109 Locust St. , Hudson
7:00 pm - Breakfast with Santa at Tattersall
Tattersall Event Center , 1777 Paulson Rd , River Falls
9:00 am - Market Pop-Ups at Belle Γme Vineyard
Belle Ame Vineyard , W10829 875th Avenue , River Falls
11:00 am - Bingo at Hudson Tap!
Hudson Tap , 417 2nd Street , Hudson
5:30 pm
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Tuesday December 23
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π Events Nearby
- Walk-In Nail Trims
Angel's Pet World , 105 2nd St , Hudson
2:00 pm - Live Music at Belle Ame
Belle Ame Vineyard , W10829 875th Avenue , River Falls
5:00 pm - Bingo at Hudson Tap!
Hudson Tap , 417 2nd Street , North Hudson
5:30 pm - Thursday Night Bingo & Buckets At CURRENT 6:30PM!
CURRENT
6:30 pm
Thursday December 18
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I have been waiting for a check to come in the mail and was beginning to give up.
Finally, today it showed up. Attached to the envelope were these two sticky notes. (see photo) Whoever you are that took the time to bring this⦠(Nextdoor Hudson Township) - Hello neighbors!
Just wanted to follow up on any potential odd job opportunities from 12/19-1/25! College student home for j term! Text me at 715-531-8813 for⦠(Nextdoor Badlands)
- Gpac posted a job opening for Service Coordinator in Hudson. Apply here.
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Hudson. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hudson here.
π Nearby News
River Falls
- 308 graduates receive degrees at UW-River Falls Commencement Dec. 13 (piercecountyjournal.news)
- Vanguard Renewables Opens River Falls Facility for Sustainable Food Waste Disposal (qualityassurancemag.com)
- West Wind and Free Clinic partner for annual free-will Christmas breakfast (piercecountyjournal.news)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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