Local Radio
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.
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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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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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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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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The North Dakota Department of Transportation and Widseth Engineering hosted a public informational meeting in Portland Tuesday. The meeting served as a starting point for an upcoming series of road improvements next summer. The improvements span just over two miles of Highway 18 from Center Avenue in Mayville to Fargo Avenue in Portland. The list…
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