Well I hope the protestors will be out in full force. It would be disappointing if they weren't.

what is the reasoning for the idiot to be here anyway? If Uline wants no negativity, they should contact his office and tell him to stay away!

What a joke. Stealing jobs from Minnesotans is not economic growth.

It's called COMPETITION Paul. For a government employee I understand that this word might be confusing. When you have a net gain in employment though an existing business expanding or when another business moves to the state that is indeed economic growth. Money will be spent in Hudson that isn't being spent currently, houses will be purchases by people who currently work in Eagan, and Uline will add jobs to this facility when completed. Might I suggest a class in rudimentary economics? Remember it is only when a government job is created that we are harming the economy.

Whether you're a Republican or a Democrat, feel free to tweet about the governor's visit and use the hash tag #WalkerInHudson.

I'd like to also remind some of you that Uline's Eagan facility also currently employs Wisconsin residents as well. This is a fantastic opportunity for both Uline and Hudson. Just because you may not agree with Walker, doesn't mean that this shouldn't be viewed as a good thing for our ecomony - and why shoudn't Walker be there? Governors and legislators routinely attend such events to show their support for business - why would you even question his presence?

This is an all around good thing. In an economy such as ours business growth is a good thing. Uline is a great company. Wisconsin based company. They are good neighbors and very generous with the communities where they reside. Jobs, stimulus to the Hudson economy all come out of this. We should be proud that they chose Hudson to expand their business.

Wasn't this in plan even before Walker was gov.? So what is the point of him coming, cause from what I see, he had nothing to do with this move for Uline!

Ah Fed Up no you are wrong.

Eagan, Mn... Hudson, WI? All in the Twin Cities Metro area where people cross the border on a daily basis to work.

What did Herr Governor Walker have to do with any of this? If Uline is smart they will tell him to stay home.

Again notice the pattern. A closed private event. Herr Governor has not the intestinal fortitude to face the public. His entourage will take him inside and he will leave by a side exit so that he does not have to deal with his "subjects". What an ass.

Wow you all are so stubborn. You miss the grand point here. Uline is a good thing for Hudson. Get over today's activities and look into the future. Today is a great day.

Wow you all are so stubborn. You miss the grand point here. Uline is a good thing for Hudson. Get over today's activities and look into the future. Today is a great day.

Uline has also contributed heavily to Scott Walker's campaign:

» $205,500 by Richard and Elizabeth Uihlein of Illinois, who run Uline Shipping Supply Specialists. Walker is scheduled to deliver a jobs announcement today from a Uline plant in Hudson.

One of his largest donors. Uline won't have to pay taxes for two years just for packing up and moving from Eagan.

Cathy Leaf nailed it. Walker should try visiting the places and people who are taking all the hits so Uline doesn't have to contribute a dime for the services they will use.

What are you talking about. Have you heard of impact fees? all 600,000+ paid to the City of Hudson. What do you think those are? Do us a favor KTINWI. concentrate on your cushy govt job and maybe give thanks that those taxes will help continue to pay your salary.

Oh and I forgot to mention property taxes. Not a small amount. Lets see how are those broken up? oh yeah. Approx. 48% to public schools, 24% to the city 24 % to county and 2% to witc. I know I am off by a percent or 2 somewhere but you get my point. Salaries get paid with that money. Roads get paved. Raises are given to those in the public sector while those in the private go without one.

How many jobs is this " Job creation" effort adding? Pretty small when compared to this number isn't it? ( -11,700 in November) !!!!!!!!

http://www.jsonline.com/business/state-lost-11700-privatesector-jobs-in-november-n43f475-135682638.html

Walker will deliver more false info. Uline released in the pioneer press that they were relocating to Hudson with most if not all of the original workers conming with. Uline estimated that it MIGHT create 20-30 NEW jobs if current employees do not transfer with the move. The comment about buying lunch and gas in Hudson, Wake Up! Gas is usually about $.10 - .15 cheaper in Minnesota than here is Hudson. Jobs are great for everybody But this is not a Guarantee. Where are the real solid jobs, we can not hope that the Uline workers do not want to drive here.

Wisconsin lost 11,700 private sector jobs in November. With additional job losses in the public sector, the state lost a seasonally adjusted total of 14,600 jobs last month.

It’s the fifth month in a row that Wisconsin lost private sector jobs at a time when employment is growing nationally.

But state Workforce Development Secretary Reggie Newson said the figures are only preliminary. For five months in a row, he said the final data showed that Wisconsin did better than what the initial numbers indicated.

Read more: http://www.rivertowns.net/event/article/id/234106/

Hudson gain more truck traffic, more truck traffic, more truck traffic. Ya!!!!!

Does anyone know who's building this facility?