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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hillsboro, ND – No one was harmed in a tractor fire just east of Hillsboro late this (Monday) morning. Hillsboro Fire and Rescue and the Traill County Sheriff’s Department responded to the incident near the intersection of Center Street and 170th Ave Southeast around 11:30. Traffic is now proceeding as normal after responders tended to…
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