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A regional auction and realty company is seeking to expand to Traill County. Pifer’s Auction and Realty and Land Management has compiled a proposal to acquire fifteen acres of land just south of city limits. Traill County EDC Executive Director, Jim Murphy, brought the proposal before the Hillsboro Business Association during their monthly meeting Wednesday.…
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A positive outlook on the city’s public works department openings highlighted the Hillsboro City Commission’s regular meeting, Monday. City Auditor, Casey Eggermont, informed the commission that there were about half a dozen applicants for both the superintendent and lineman openings and that the summer public works positions were finalized. Commission President, Levi Reese, says that…
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It’s spring concert season for our area schools, including Hillsboro Elementary. Their annual spring concert is tomorrow. Elementary Music Teacher, Julie Zerface, talks about the theme of this year’s concert. Zerface mentions some of the selections of this year’s program. The Hillsboro Elementary Music Concert tomorrow night begins at 7pm at the Hillsboro Events Center.…
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Several students from our main listening area on the North Dakota side of the Red River competed in the Class B State Speech meet last Saturday. Northern Cass brought back several pieces of hardware, including an individual state championship. Grayson Mitchell took the top spot in Poetry Interpretation at the competition in Mandan. Other Jaguars…
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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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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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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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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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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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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.