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Hudson Patch Week in Review: April 10, 2011

This week brought election results, rising flood waters, potholes, Italian heritage and the Spring Showcase.

John Hoggatt defeated Scot O'Malley, and Richard Vanselow defeated Mary Claire Olson Potter in Hudson city council races. Dan Tjornehoj and Lynn Robson retained their school board seats by beating out James Kubiak. On Tuesday night, Hudson Patch kept users up to date as results came in for elections in Hudson city, Hudson town, North Hudson village, Troy town and St. Joseph town as well as the Hudson School District Board of Education. The results were all available on the site within two hours of the polls closing.

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On Friday morning, the Minnesota Department of Transportation closed the Stillwater Lift Bridge. The bridge closure has meant additional traffic along Highway 35, but the city has synchronized its three traffic signals on Second Street to help traffic flow more smoothly downtown.

Forecasts predict the river to crest at 688.6 feet on Thursday, April 14, which is high enough to flood the floor of Buckeye Street Garage (686.75 feet) flow over the top of the Lake Mallalieu dam gates (688.3 feet). Flood stage officially begins once the river reaches 687 feet. Moderate flood stage begins at 688 feet. Portions of First Street and Front Street are already under water.

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Hudson Patch input  into Google Maps to create a color-coded guide to the best and worst roads in Hudson. You can view, zoom, pan and explore the map at http://patch.com/buTGO to find out where to expect potholes, ruts and other dangers.

The map was created using  from theWisconsin Information System for Local Roads (WISLR) report put together by the city's Public Works department. 

The Friends of the Hudson Area Library sponsored an illustrated presentation based on by North Hudson native and historian Lorraine (Cronk) Jacobs’ research, which was sprinkled with colorful anecdotes from her memories. She is currently at work on a book about North Hudson history.

Attendance was up at the ninth Annual Hudson Spring Showcase held at the  last Sunday. Featuring a multitude of local restaurants, services, and entertainment, the showcase was a great success according to event organizers at the .

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