Traill County Community Showcase
HILLSBORO, ND—About 50 people attended the Traill County Community Showcase Wednesday in Hillsboro. R&J News’ James Maertens spoke with Traill County Economic Development Commission Executive Director Jim Murphy.
ND District 20 Forum Saturday In Hillsboro
HILLSBORO, ND—The public will be able to ask questions of lawmakers from North Dakota’s District 20 at a legislative forum Saturday in Hillsboro. Senator Randy Lemm of Hillsboro and Representatives Mike Beltz of Hillsboro and Jared Hagert of Emerado have been invited to take part in the meeting. The Hillsboro Business Association is sponsoring the…
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Traill County Sheriff’s Department Reaches Full Staff
The Hillsboro City Commission met in regular session Monday. Commissioner, and Traill County Sheriff’s Deputy, Jason Pholkamp reported that, after a couple recent hires, the sheriff’s office is at full staff. Auditor Casey Eggermont informed the commission that the city’s 2023 audit is complete and her office has begun the transition to the new software…
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New developments in ASGA Science and Innovation
R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier was at the American Sugarbeet Growers Association Annual Meeting in San Diego earlier this week, and he had the chance to catch up with Nick Storer (Store-er)who’s the Vice President of Science and Innovation for ASGA. Storer tells us about some of the things they’re working on, and fighting over…
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Bagley One Act going to 8th Straight Minnesota State One Act Festival
For the 8th straight year the Bagley School District will be represented at the Minnesota State One Act Play Festival this Thursday. Bagley One Act Director Marilyn Hood says her students are excited for the opportunity to compete at state, and she explains how the State Festival works, as it’s different from section competitions. Hood…
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Hillsboro Math Team looking to defend title
The Hillsboro Math Team will be looking to defend their title next week at the Math Counts competition in Hatton. Hillsboro High School principal Terry Baesler wishes them good luck, and he tells us more about the event. Baesler also announced that the ACT test has officially been scheduled for the Junior class. For more…
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Polk County Deputy Involved In Accident
CROOKSTON, MN—Crookston Police are investigating an early morning accident Tuesday that involved a Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy. The accident happened around 5:15am at the intersection of US Highway 75 and 3rd Avenue SW in Crookston. Bowende Somde Eudes Ju Sorgho of Grand Forks was headed southbound on Highway 75 when he collided with Deputy Brittney…
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Clearbrook-Gonvick Snow Week
CLEARBROOK, MN—This is Snow Week at the Clearbrook-Gonvick School. Clearbrook-Gonvick Activities Director Scott Schafer talks about the week’s activities. Schafer says even the Clearbrook-Gonvick faculty gets involved in the dress-up days. Schafer was a guest on the Clearbrook-Gonvick School News, which airs Tuesday afternoons at 2:05 on KKCQ 96.7 FM.
MN Congressional Republicans Confront Walz
In the wake of reports that 62 investigations have been launched into fraud at child care centers in Minnesota, the state’s Republican Congressional delegation wants answers from Governor Tim Walz. A letter sent to the Governor is asking the Minnesota Department of Human Services for all documents relating to the investigations, including the violations cited…
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ASGA’s Luther Markwart discusses farm bill priorities
The United States Agriculture industry has been patiently waiting for a new Farm Bill after talks stalled last year, and their patience may pay off, as there’s hope that a new one will be passed by congress later this year. American Sugarbeet Growers Association Executive Vice President, and CEO Luther Markwart tells us some changes…
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