Author: James Maertens

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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

Hillsboro Tractor Fire

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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July 31, 2023 0