On today’s installment of “What’s on My Ballot” R&J News will be breaking down the elections taking place across Traill County this November. Federal Elections: Presidential Election: Kamala Harris & Tim Wlaz Democratic Donald Trump & JD Vance Republican Chase Oliver & Mike ter Maat Libertarian U.S. Senator Katrina Christiansen Democratic Kevin Cramer Republican U.S.…
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HALSTAD, MN—Dozens of people came to the Landmark in Halstad Tuesday afternoon to learn more about the proposed Herberg Dairy in Traill County. Riverview LLP, owners of Waukon Dairy near Gary, are planning to build a $180 million dairy operation southeast of Hillsboro. This dairy would be home for 25,000 cows—more than double North Dakota’s…
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The company that wants to build a large dairy operation southeast of Hillsboro will have an open house Tuesday afternoon in Halstad. Riverview LLP’s open house will be from 3 to 6pm at the former Norman County West gym at 8 3rd Street East in Halstad. People can ask questions about the proposed $180 million…
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R&J News has learned that a regional dairy producer is coming to Traill County. Neil Breidenbach, superintendent of East Central Regional Water District, says Riverview Dairy has plans for a $180 million facility. Breidenbach was asked how many people will be employed at the new Riverview Dairy facility. Breidenbach says the project is in the…
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April is Month of the Military Child. It’s a great time for children of service members to look into benefits they may qualify for when it comes to educational and vocational decisions post high school. Traill County Veterans Service Officer, La Lynda Blotsky, says there are a number of options to consider. Blotsky also reminds…
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There’s not much time left for Traill County residents to file for an elected office. Anyone interested in running for a local city, county or school board race must have their paperwork filed by 4pm on Monday, April 8.
The Traill County Historical Society is going into 2024 with much more than a fresh coat of paint on their minds. Specifically, there are going to be some modifications to the buildings and grounds. Historical Society Curator, LeAnn Beck, explains. The Traill County Historical Society will be holding their membership drive this month with…
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Traill County’s annual Angel Giving Tree program is under way. This is the 12th year for the program, which collects donations for needy families. Beth Morrow, children and family services supervisor with Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone, tells R&J News how families are chosen. Angel Giving Tree has Christmas ornaments available with wish lists for…
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In their most recent meeting the Traill County Board of Commissioners opened discussions about reopening the Traill County Court House to visitors. Back in 2020 the board closed down the courthouse to visitors in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and decided to continue these restrictions in February of 2022 as a safety precaution. Since these…
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The Traill County Sheriff’s Office is looking for deputies and dispatchers. Traill County Sheriff Steve Hunt was asked if the openings are due to people leaving to work in larger cities or the North Dakota Highway Patrol. When it comes to the dispatch job, Sheriff Hunt says they’ll train you. Sheriff Hunt says working as…
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