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After just a few weeks on the job, the new Transportation Director at Hillsboro Public Schools is settling in. Kevin Pirkl made the trek from Iowa late last year to start his time in the role. Here’s a little background about the newest Transportation Director. Pirkl says what he likes most about being a part…
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The Hillsboro Public School Board met in regular session Thursday morning. Athletic Director, Dave Nelson, updated the board on a petition to reclassify the Hillsboro/Central Valley Girls Basketball team from Class A to Class B. Nelson mentioned that the North Dakota High School Activities Association will make a decision on that petition during their meeting…
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The Hillsboro Business Association met for the first time in 2024, Wednesday. At the start of the meeting, the President’s role was vacant. By the end of the meeting, the HBA had two representatives in that role: Paul and Terra Provost of The Hillsboro Cafe. Terra Provost also operates Crossroads Vitality Natural Health. Terra shares…
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The Buxton City Council met in regular session Wednesday evening. The council continued discussion on the property at 307 Broadway, currently owned by Riedhammer Masonry, LLC. The council’s initial offer to purchase the property for $3,000 was rejected by the owner. After further discussions weighing all the options, including proceeding with legal action instead of…
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Following a focus group meeting Monday night, the Hillsboro Pool Committee is moving forward with a public forum tentatively scheduled for next month. Committee Spokesperson, Paul Geray, emphasizes that all options are open at this time for a new pool. Geray talks about a possible location and additional amenities. The Grow Hillsboro event is tentatively…
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The Traill County Economic Development Commission saw some great successes in 2023. Executive Director, Jim Murphy, tells R & J News that several new businesses were added in the county last year. He also says there were gains in other sectors in 2023 and that the EDC needs to keep that momentum going into 2024. …
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There will be a changing of the guard, so to speak, for the Hillsboro Business Association in 2024. Outgoing President, J.R. Strom, informed the association he will be stepping away from the leadership role this year. He shares his outgoing remarks with R & J News. The office remains open at this time. Strom encourages…
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The Traill County Historical Society is going into 2024 with much more than a fresh coat of paint on their minds. Specifically, there are going to be some modifications to the buildings and grounds. Historical Society Curator, LeAnn Beck, explains. The Traill County Historical Society will be holding their membership drive this month with…
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The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session Tuesday evening. The commission discussed the effects of the recent holiday ice storm. On the heels of Governor Burgum’s emergency declaration last Friday, the commission approved City Attorney, J.R. Strom, to draft a complimentary declaration for the city. Residents should contact city hall for information on how…
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The Hillsboro Economic Development Corporation is rounding out a successful 2023 and looking ahead to 2024. HEDC Vice President, Dustin Nagel, shares some of the highlights from this past year. Nagel also tells R & J News the HEDC will put a larger focus on housing in 2024. Nagel also says their recent round of…
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