Author: James Maertens

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Buxton Residents Seeing Relief From Blocked Rail Crossings

The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday. Mayor Travis Soderberg updated the council on the recent blockages at the two rail crossings in city limits. Soderberg informed the council that there have been no blockages reported since the last council meeting in September. Soderberg also mentioned that the issues seem to have been…
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October 13, 2023 0

Hillsboro’s Beetween Two Cities Market Season Finale Tonight

Local vendors, musical talent, and plenty of fun will fill the streets of downtown Hillsboro tonight as the inaugural Between Two Cities Market concludes for the season. Paul and Terra Provost, the market founders, tell R & J news they have received positive feedback from all of their vendors throughout the season.  Paul says the…
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September 28, 2023 0

Hillsboro City Commission Selects Eggermont as City’s New Auditor

Hillsboro- The Hillsboro City Commission met in a special session Tuesday night, selecting Casey Eggermont as the City’s next auditor. Eggermont, currently the auditor for the City of Harwood and a Galesburg resident, was one of five finalists after an initial field of over a dozen applicants. Eggermont, who plans to accept the position, takes…
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September 27, 2023 0

Hillsboro Votes No on School Referendum

Hillsboro- Nearly 500 residents of the Hillsboro School District expressed their choice at Tuesday’s referendum vote. While the majority of voters supported the referendum, it was not enough to reach the sixty-percent threshold. Superintendent Paula Suda shared the results with R&J News just before 8pm Tuesday evening. An unofficial total of 470 votes were cast,…
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September 26, 2023 0

GARAGE FIRE SOUTHEAST OF HILLSBORO FRIDAY NIGHT

No injuries were reported Friday night after a garage fire southeast of Hillsboro. According to a press release from the Traill County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 10:30 pm, the Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a garage on fire at 296 159th Ave. SE in rural Hillsboro.  When the firefighters first arrived, they observed…
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September 16, 2023 0

Buxton City Council Addresses Growing Concerns Of Railroad Crossing Blockages

The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday night.  Mayor Travis Soderberg updated the council on a growing concern regarding railroad crossing blockages on both crossings in city limits. Soderberg comments on one particular instance. Soderberg reminds anyone encountering blockages on the crossings to call the one eight-hundred number on the blue signs at…
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September 15, 2023 0

Hillsboro Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Gathering Community Together for Annual Rally Sunday and Block Party

An annual Hillsboro event once again seeks to bring the community together for fun and fellowship. Our Savior’s Lutheran Church is hosting their rally Sunday and community block party tomorrow. Pastor Joe Johnson highlights the schedule. Johnson reiterates that all are welcome. Visit the church’s Facebook page for more information. You can also hear the full…
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September 9, 2023 0

Galesburg Park Committee Hosting Annual Pork Butt Cook Off and Supper

A Southern Traill County Community has an event this weekend sure to tantalize your taste buds. The Galesburg Park Committee is hosting their annual Pork Butt Cook Off and Supper today. Committee Spokesperson, Casey Eggermont tells R&J News that there are ten contestants this year competing for the top prizes.  Eggermont tells R&J News what…
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September 9, 2023 0

Hillsboro Public Schools Host First of Two Referendum Public Meetings

Hillsboro, ND- A few dozen community members gathered in the Hillsboro High School Gym Wednesday evening to discuss the future of Hillsboro Public Schools and the upcoming referendum vote on a nearly twelve million dollar project.  School Superintendent, Paula Suda, along with: School Board President, Tim Kozojed, Mike Barsness of Kraus Anderson, and Kyle Kvamme…
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August 17, 2023 0

Hillsboro School Board Meeting 8-10-23

Hillsboro, ND – The Hillsboro Public School Board met in regular session Thursday morning. Before the regular meeting, Superintendent, Paula Suda, and Icon Architectural Group’s Director of Project Development and Community Engagement, Kyle Kvamme facilitated a school and community meeting on the ongoing referendum process. Topics of discussion included the layout and design elements of…
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August 11, 2023 0