School District Charges Board Member Fee, Budget Surplus, Tasty Recipes: Best of the Blogs

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Monday

Saving for Retirement? Give Yourself a “Raise”

IRA's and retirement. (Eric St. Martin)

Three Wisconsin High School Seniors Win BBB’s “Student of Integrity” Scholarship

The Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of its 2013 “Student of Integrity” Scholarships. (Lisa Schiller)

Helping Others

Making a difference in one life, matters. (Jennifer Moreau)

2012 Traveler Spending Up in the Greater St. Croix Valley

St. Croix County’s traveler spending increased 8.87% to $81 million in 2012. Statewide, travelers spent an estimated $10.4 billion, making tourism one of Wisconsin’s top three industries. (Bill Rubin)

Maslow-The Poor-The System Pt 2&3

In Part 2 & 3 we look at Security and Safety as well as Love and Belonging. A mind that engages by a new idea will never return to it's original state. (Robert Burke)

Tuesday

Parent Tips for Teenage Parties

Summertime is (maybe) on it's way and with that comes the celebrations of adolescents. The following tips can help keep these awesome experiences alcohol free! (Sara Sedahl)

The American Cancer Society and Kohl’s Department Stores announced that more than 7,000 individuals joined together for the 2013 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on May 4, 2013. (Kohl's Department Stores)

Wednesday

School District Charges School Board Member $428.54 To See Documents Related To Hoffman Construction Hire

Hudson School Board member is told it will cost her $428.54 to preview district documents that were created during the recent hiring of Hoffman Construction to perform pre-referendum services. (Sandy)

With Memorial Day and the summer season in Wisconsin fast approaching, herring is the perfect treat that can be enjoyed right out of the jar or incorporated into a tasty herring canapé recipe. (Kim Wall)

Thursday

Harsdorf Statement on Budget Surplus

New tax collection figures show revenue growth and increasing budget surplus. (Sheila Harsdorf)

Friday

Reform and Refocus Wisconsin’s Jobs Agency

The Joint Committee on Finance took action this week to bring reforms to the Wisconsin Economic Development Committee during deliberations on the state budget. (Sheila Harsdorf)

Teacher Rewards Makes it Easy with More Ways to Save on Supplies at Hudson Staples

New Teachers Rewards Program for Hudson Educators Launches May 15. (Sam Gentile)

Hudson Duplicate Bridge Club

Hudson Duplicate Bridge results May 10, 2013. (Elisabeth Nelson)

Saturday

Hudson Varsity Lacrosse Beats Northfield 15-6

Despite being outscored 4 to 6 in the second half, Raiders lacrosse team built on a 11-0 shut out first half to beat Northfield 15 to 6 at River Crest Friday. (Chuck McGill)