There’s going to be another matchup between the University of North Dakota and North Dakota State on Saturday. This one will be on bicycles and be “contested” between Hillsboro and Caledonia. Deacon Curt Kaufman of the Newman Center at UND tells us about BikeRace 2023. BikeRace 2023 is a fundraiser for the Newman Centers at…
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As we continue to monitor the flooding situation in the region, Norman County Emergency Manager Garry Johanson tells us that river levels are slowly going down. He spoke to R&J News around 11:30 Monday morning. Here are the river levels as of mid-afternoon: The Red River at Halstad is just over 34 feet. That’s eight…
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Flood warnings remain in effect for the listening area until further notice. This includes the Red River at Halstad, the Wild Rice River at Hendrum, the Marsh River at Shelly and Norman County. Here are the latest river reports as of around 9 this morning from the National Weather Service: The Red River at Halstad…
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HILLSBORO, ND—The Goose River at Hillsboro has risen sharply since Tuesday–around four feet. As of 2:15 Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service says the Goose is at just over eleven feet–more than a foot above flood stage. The forecast says the Goose will crest at 13 and a half feet early Friday morning and then…
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HILLSBORO, ND—It’s said there’s no such thing as a free lunch; but in Hillsboro Saturday morning, there will be a free breakfast. The Hillsboro Business Association is holding its annual Customer Appreciation Breakfast at the Main Street Community Center. HBA President JR Strom has details. Strom says they usually serve over 100 people at the…
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HILLSBORO, ND—Saturday is going to be a fun day in Hillsboro….as the Hillsboro Business Association holds its second annual bean bag tournament. Paul Geray, vice chairman of the Hillsboro Business Association, says it starts at 11am Saturday. Kids can play free of charge. Geray says there will be more games for kids besides bean bags.…
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Hillsboro, ND — More news and notes from last week’s Hillsboro City Commission meeting held on Monday, March 6th at the Main Street Community Center. At the meeting, the commission agreed on a 3-2 vote to hire current Administrative Assistant Sara Myers to the new Utility Auditor position. Hillsboro Commission President Levi Reese was one…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday morning, March 9th where they addressed some staffing items, continued to prepare for a potential facilities project, and discussed some updates from the legislature. Under staffing, the Hillsboro School Board approved the retirement of a long-time Title 1 instructor and approved…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School District is continuing to spread the information about their upcoming debt limit election that is scheduled for the end of this month. If approved, the district would be allowed to increase their debt limit from 5% to 10%. With the district eyeing a potential facility overhaul to meet their…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held a public hearing on Monday night at the Main Street Community Center to discuss the condemnation proceedings for Chicken Scratch Bakery Property at 13 South Main Street. The commission has been working back and forth with the property for the past two years to fix the issues…
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