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Traill County residents will make their voices heard in determining the outcome of several contested races in Tuesday’s North Dakota primary elections. At the top level, contested races include Governor and US House. Current US Congressman, Kelly Armstrong, challenges Lieutenant Governor, Tammy Miller, for the Republican nomination for governor. The winner of this primary would…
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A months-long process seems to have finally come to an end as the City of Hillsboro has selected its next Public Works Superintendent. During Monday’s commission meeting, the board approved the hiring of Sheena Schmeets of Grafton. Commission President, Levi Reese, says he’s pleased with the experience and attitude Schmeets will bring to the community.…
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A now regional celebrity stopped by the KRJB-Hillsboro studios Wednesday. Recent MasterChef Junior contestant, Alfred Eggermont of Binford, ND, shared his experience with R & J Broadcasting. Eggermont tells R & J News he learned even more about cooking and he’s grateful for the friendships he’s made with his fellow contestants. He gives advice for…
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During Monday’s Hillsboro City Commission meeting, Hillsboro Fire and Rescue detailed plans to pursue a sales tax increase to fund a new fire hall. The volunteer fire department informed the commission that they plan on pursuing a half-cent sales tax for the construction of the new building. Once payment is complete on the building, the…
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The Buxton City Council convened for a show cause hearing Wednesday evening to discuss the future of the property at 307 Broadway, currently owned by Riedhammer Masonry, LLC. Discussions have gone on now for nearly a year regarding the state of the former hardware store, which, according to the city, is deemed dangerous, unmaintained, and…
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The Central Valley School Board met in regular session Wednesday morning. Principal, Jennifer Sundby, remarked that state testing results were improving overall. However, math is trending downward despite being above the state average. Superintendent, Jeremy Brandt, comments on the results and how a new elementary math curriculum might boost those math scores. Brandt also says…
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The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday evening. During the meeting, Buxton Mayor, Travis Soderberg, expressed his appreciation to residents for taking full advantage of last Saturday’s spring clean up day. Soderberg says the city is also looking at tidying up an agenda item from last September: the condemnation process of the building…
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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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