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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Hillsboro Veterans Day Ceremony Is Held Friday
HILLSBORO, ND—While Veterans Day is next Monday, Hillsboro will be honoring the occasion this Friday. Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler talks about the ceremony. Hillsboro’s Veterans Day ceremony starts at 2pm Friday at the Hillsboro Events Center. If you can’t attend in person, you can watch it Friday on YourLiveEvent.com.
North Dakota Local Election Results
Checking local elections in North Dakota….Hillsboro voters overwhelmingly approved a half cent sales tax increase to go towards a new fire hall. 591 people voted in favor of the new tax, with 185 voting against. Incumbent State Senator Randy Lemm was re-elected Tuesday, defeating Democrat John Pederson with 67.2 percent of the vote to 37.2…
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North Dakota Local Election Results
Checking local elections in North Dakota….Hillsboro voters overwhelmingly approved a half cent sales tax increase to go towards a new fire hall. 591 people voted in favor of the new tax, with 185 voting against. Incumbent State Senator Randy Lemm was re-elected Tuesday, defeating Democrat John Pederson with 67.2 percent of the vote to 37.2…
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Trunk or Treat in Hillsboro
St. John Lutheran Church in Hillsboro will be hosting their first ever Trunk or Treat event on Halloween evening. Event Organizer Missy Stuart fills us in on the details. Stuart says there’s still time to secure a spot as a person to hand out candy, which is supplied thanks to a grant by Thrivent. Again…
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Char Reinpold Benefit is Sunday
The Hillsboro Community is coming together once again to help a community member in need. This Sunday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM there will be a benefit for longtime community member Char Reinpold at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Benefit Organizer Cecelia Cotton tells us more. If you are unable to attend the…
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Farmers Union Insurance-Ryan Opdahl Agency and Sundae Brew Hosting Community Appreciation Event in Hillsboro
A pair of Hillsboro businesses plan on celebrating the community Thursday. Farmers Union Insurance Agent Ryan Opdahl and his staff, along with Sundae Brew, will host a community appreciation event. Opdahl shares the details with R & J News. Opdahl says this serves as a great opportunity to chat beyond the business side of life.…
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Benefit for Hillsboro Student Morgan Ptacek is Sunday
This Hillsboro Community will be coming together this Sunday for a benefit that will help Hillsboro Senior Morgan Ptacek as she continues to battle Kidney Disease. Benefit organizer Cecilia Cotton tells us more about Morgan and the benefit. Cotton says there are also ways to donate if you are unable to attend, as well as…
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Opposition To Proposed Dairy Near Hillsboro
HILLSBORO, ND—Over two dozen people attended a community meeting in Hillsboro Thursday night about the proposed Herberg Dairy that would be built near Hillsboro. The meeting was organized by Dakota Resource Council, a group that says it “protects rural communities from undesirable growth.” Speakers from the Council claim Riverview Dairy, the company that would build…
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