HILLSBORO, ND—People in Traill County will soon have a new way to get books: through a vending machine. The machine is in Hillsboro at the Agassiz Valley Human Services Office. Kim Jacobson, the Agassiz Valley Human Services Zone Director, explains how her building got the book vending machine. Jacobson says the machine will be able…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday morning, February 9th where they continued facility planning, approved a new bus purchase, and more. The board accepted a proposal from School Perceptions to draft a community survey, which Hillsboro Superintendent Paula Suda says will be used to gather public perception…
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Hillsboro, ND — Find out what’s happening at the State Capitol and learn more about the bills being discussed during the North Dakota legislative session during Hillsboro Business Association Legislative Forum this Saturday, February 4th at 10am at the Main Street Community Center in Hillsboro. Senator Randy Lemm, Representative Jared Hagert, and Representative Mike Beltz,…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their 2nd regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night, January 17th. At the meeting the commission agreed to a sizable pay increase that would still save the taxpayers money. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese says they approved getting rid of the health insurance option for commissioners and…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting last Wednesday, January 11th. As part of the usual January business, the board approved the annual pledge of assets, records disposal, and reviewed the return to learn plan. They also approved hiring a new 3rd grade teacher and approved starting the process of…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their first regular monthly meeting of the 2023 year on Tuesday night, January 3rd at the Main Street Community Center. At the meeting, the commission finally approved their 2023 budget, which they have been discussing for the last few months. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese says…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their last regularly scheduled meeting of the year on Monday night, December 19th, but another special meeting is now planned as the commission tries to navigate their finances. The commission tabled a number of items from the meeting, including employee raise discussions, until next week’s special meeting.…
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Hillsboro, ND — Last week, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum released his proposed budget for the upcoming 2023-2025 biennium. With the state’s financial position strong and more oil funding coming into the state, the Governor is looking to make investments in workforce and education as well as tax relief. In regards to education, he is…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday morning, December 8th. At the meeting, the board set a date of March 28th for their upcoming election to increase their debt limit. Hillsboro Superintendent Paula Suda says this isn’t a bond vote, but it is necessary for this vote to…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their first monthly meeting on Monday night, December 5th at the Main Street Community Center. The 2023 budget was a big focus of their discussions, which they look to finalize at their next meeting. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese says he doesn’t expect the commission to…
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