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Hillsboro City Commission News & Notes from February 21st Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their second regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night, February 21st at the Main Street Community Center. The commission discussed recent complaints that the city had been getting regarding Anchor Ingredients, specifically with dust control from the facility. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese state that are continuing…
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February 23, 2023 0

Hillsboro School Introduces New Communication Tool to Connect Parents to Classroom

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School District has launched a new communication tool for parents to stay better connected with their students and what’s happening in their individual classrooms. Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler encourages parents to download the new Rooms app, which even includes opportunities for parent-teacher chat. Principal Baesler says the new…
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February 16, 2023 0

Book Vending Machine Comes To Hillsboro

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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February 15, 2023 0

Hillsboro School Board News & Notes from February 9th Meeting

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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February 13, 2023 0

HBA Hosting District 20 Legislative Forum this Saturday

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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February 1, 2023 0

Hillsboro City Commission Agrees to Pay Raise

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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January 19, 2023 0

Hillsboro School Board News & Notes from January 11th Meeting

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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January 18, 2023 0

Hillsboro City Commission Approves 2023 Budget

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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January 5, 2023 0

Hillsboro City Commission Still Focusing on Fixing Finances

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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December 22, 2022 0

Governor Burgum Proposes Increase to Education Funding

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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December 14, 2022 0