Author: James Maertens

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Blotsky Shares Tips For Children of Service Members After High School

April is Month of the Military Child. It’s a great time for children of service members to look into benefits they may qualify for when it comes to educational and vocational decisions post high school. Traill County Veterans Service Officer, La Lynda Blotsky, says there are a number of options to consider. Blotsky also reminds…
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April 26, 2024 0

Area North Dakota Students Heading to State Speech Saturday

Several students from our main listening area on the North Dakota side of the Red River are preparing for the state Class B Speech meet Saturday.  At the regional tournament earlier this month in Northwood, Hillsboro’s Charlie Johnson finished in 2nd and 3rd in Poetry and Dramatic respectively, qualifying for the state tournament in both…
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April 25, 2024 0

Reese Proposes Sales Tax Increase for Hillsboro

It was fitting on Tax Day that the Hillsboro City Commission discussed changes to its own taxation. A proposed 1% sales tax increase was just one of several topics of interest during Monday night’s regular meeting.  While no formal action was taken as a result of the discussions, Commission President, Levi Reese, says the increase…
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April 16, 2024 0

Hillsboro Economic Development Corporation Rolls Out New Homebuilder Incentive Grant Program

The Hillsboro Economic Development Corporation is rolling out a new grant program for homebuilders. HEDC Vice President, Dustin Nagel, explains the basics. Nagel says there are special requirements for contractors. Nagel explains how the grants would be dispersed.  You can contact Nagel at Dakota Heritage Bank in Hillsboro (701-636-4444) or any other HEDC Board Member…
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April 12, 2024 0

Hillsboro Public Schools Review Cybersecurity and Technology

The Hillsboro Public School Board met in regular session Thursday morning. Current Hillsboro Elementary Principal, and incoming superintendent, Jon Dryburgh presented the first draft of the district’s new Computer Science and Cybersecurity Integration Plan. The plan does not include any additional courses, but rather focuses on integrating corresponding standards to already existing curriculum. The board…
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April 12, 2024 0

Hillsboro Business Association Hosting Pancake Breakfast Saturday

The Hillsboro Business Association will be hosting their annual Free Pancake Breakfast this Saturday. HBA Treasurer, Sheila Geray, gives the details. Geray also makes note of the upcoming Hillsboro Days in June. We’ll keep you informed at R & J Broadcasting of the festivities at Hillsboro Days as the summer season gets closer.


April 11, 2024 0

Suspicious Drone Sighted In Buxton City Limits

The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday evening. During the meeting, a Buxton resident formally informed the council of a suspicious drone sighting recently around his property. Mayor Travis Soderberg describes the incident.  Prior to the regular business, the council held its Tax Equalization Meeting. Traill County Assessor and Deputy Director of Tax…
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April 11, 2024 0

Traill District Health Moving Ahead With New Coalition

Last month, Trail District Health Unit announced their new Traill AHEAD coalition aimed at improving the overall health and well being of Traill County residents. Executive Director, Brenda Stallman, breaks down the anagram. Stallman says there will be different smaller coalitions, specifically in the county’s schools. Stallman encourages all areas of expertise in Traill County…
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April 1, 2024 0

Buxton Park Board Approves Plan to Dissolve

The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday evening. The city’s park board submitted a dissolution plan to the council following a special meeting preceding the council meeting. Buxton Park Board and City Council Member, Ben Hershey, says residents shouldn’t see much of a difference with day-to-day enjoyment of the city’s public spaces. In…
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March 21, 2024 0

City of Hillsboro Continues Talks on Staffing

The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session Monday evening.  The commission continued discussion on various staffing concerns, particularly in the public works department. There have been no formal applications for either the Public Works Director or the lineman. Outgoing Director, Jim Anderson, also informed the commission that the department would likely need at least…
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March 19, 2024 0