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🌱 Patch AM: What’s next for Hudson’s suddenly closed Denny’s on Gateway Boulevard?
Coming up on the Hudson Patch calendar: Vintage & Variety Sale

Hello again Hudson! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What's next for Hudson's suddenly closed Denny's on Gateway Boulevard?
- College golfers kick off their season at Hudson's Troy Burne Monday.
Also on today's calendar: Community Watershed Celebration & Bird Festival 2026 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
- Friday: Breezy; a strong p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
- Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 78 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Which Denny's Locations Closed? Five Midwest Diners Shut as Franchisee Plans Bankruptcy (ts2.tech) — Hudson residents just lost their Denny's at 1000 Gateway Boulevard after the franchisee abruptly shut five Midwest locations and signaled plans for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The company says it hopes to find new operators, but there's no guarantee or timeline yet for reopening the Hudson site or any of the other closed diners.
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• Minot State golf teams tee off long season in Wisconsin on Monday (msubeavers.com) — Hudson's Troy Burne Golf Club will host the Minot State men's and women's golf teams Monday and Tuesday as they open a long season against regional college competition. The Beavers bring a mix of returning standouts and new transfers, using the Hudson tournament as an early test before chasing conference success later in Missouri and at their own home event.
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📸 Around Hudson
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hudson
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★ Featured events ★
- Vintage & Variety Sale →
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9:00 am
Friday September 11
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Other local events
- It's always a good Friday for crab legs. Only $29.99! →
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4:00 pm - BrightStar Care in Hudson is now offer CPR classes to the Public! →
Hudson WI - Ride to Live Suicide Awareness Cruise - Hudson →
Willow River Saloon, 1106 County Rd A, Hudson
8:00 am - Hudson Farmers Market on Carmichael →
Hudson WI
8:00 am - Ride to Live Suicide Awareness Cruise →
Willow River Saloon, 1106 County Rd A, Hudson
8:00 am - Ride to Live Suicide Awareness Cruise - Hudson - 9/12/2026 →
Willow River Saloon, 1106 County Rd A, Hudson
8:00 am - GIANT Paintball GAME™️ 51 →
Splat Tag Paintball Park, 835 County Rd E, Hudson
10:00 am - Sunday Brunch Cruise →
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12:00 pm - Car Seat Clinic - Hudson →
Lakeview EMS on Hudson Hospital Campus, 2720 Center Drive, Hudson - Hudson Women's Club 2026-2027 Program Kick-off →
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11:00 am - Community Watershed Celebration & Bird Festival 2026 →
Brown's Creek Park, 8312 Neal Ave N, Stillwater, MN 55082, USA
10:00 am
Friday September 11
Saturday September 12
Sunday September 13
Tuesday September 15
Saturday September 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- KFC posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Hudson. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Restaurant Crew Member in Roberts. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hudson here.
🗞 Nearby News
River Falls
- UW-River Falls Hosts Humane Handling Institute (morningagclips.com)
- When a Little Help Makes Independent Living Easier (breakingac.com)
- UW-River Falls named a 2026-2027 College of Distinction (piercecountyjournal.news)
Somerset
- Promising teams, individuals showcase speed in early XC season (piercecountyjournal.news)
Ok Hudson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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