Attorneys wrap up Schaffhausen trial: Rare illness or revenge?
Lead prosecutor Gary Freyberg called the defense’s diagnosis of catathymia “a wild and unsupported opinion.” He said the evidence shows Schaffhausen acted out of anger and revenge.Hudson Star-Observer, 04/17/2013
Psychologist offers theory in Schaffhausen murders
The psychiatrist appointed by the court says Aaron Schaffhausen was sane when he murdered his three little daughters. The clinical psychologist hired by the defense says he was not.Hudson Star-Observer, 04/09/2013
Schaffhausen witness was collared with two knives near courtroom
Bond was set at $50,000 cash Monday for an Andover, Minn. man who was in possession of two knives Friday outside a courtroom at the St. Croix County Government Center. According to the criminal complaint, a psychiatric nurse told authorities the man had told her earlier that morning that he was experiencing "vague homicide thoughts".Hudson Star-Observer, 04/08/2013
As trial starts, lawyers give differing descriptions of Schaffhausen
His defense attorney said Aaron Schaffhausen killed his three young daughters in River Falls without realizing what he was doing. The prosecutor said Schaffhausen murdered the children -- Amara, 11, Sophie, 8, and Cecilia, 5 – to punish his ex-wife.Hudson Star-Observer, 04/02/2013
North Hudson man says his van and RV aren't junk
In November 2011, the village of North Hudson issued two citations to Randy J. Krongard, claiming he had two junk vehicles in plain sight on his property at 712 Pine St. North. The village considered the vehicles -- a 1992 Ford van and a 1986 Winnebago RV -- junk because their Minnesota registration had expired.Hudson Star-Observer, 03/20/2013
Tax reciprocity deal still unresolved
Although a key issue has been settled, Wisconsin commuters hoping for a break from the expense and inconvenience of filing income tax returns at home and in Minnesota shouldn’t breathe a sigh of relief yet.Hudson Star-Observer, 03/14/2013
Local lawmakers respond to Gov. Walker's State of State Address
With a re-election bid 21 months away, Gov. Scott Walker reviewed his accomplishments thus far and promised to “double down” on efforts improve Wisconsin’s job climate as he delivered his State of the State address Jan. 15.Hudson Star-Observer, 01/24/2013
Appeals court upholds conviction of man found sleeping at gas station
In a decision issued last week, an appeals court judge affirmed a St. Croix County court judgment finding an Amery man guilty of operating with a controlled substance, fourth offense.Hudson Star-Observer, 07/04/2012
Teacher takes on Harsdorf
After surviving a recall attempt last summer, state Senator Sheila Harsdorf will face another challenge this fall -- again from a high school teacher.Hudson Star-Observer, 06/07/2012
Democrats challenge local assemblymen
All the Republican incumbents in area Wisconsin Assembly districts will face Democratic challengers this fall, but there will be no local Assembly primaries in August.Hudson Star-Observer, 06/06/2012
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