MAYVILLE, ND—Just in time for the beginning of the new school year, a major construction project at Mayville State University is almost complete. Jim Murphy, the executive director of the Traill County Economic Development Commission, has this update. Fall classes at Mayville State begin August 24.
HILLSBORO, ND—An auction house and event center in Hillsboro is making progress. The UDA’s Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program has approved a one million dollar, interest free loan for the complex. Pifer’s Auction and Realty announced plans for the auction house and event center in November 2024. Jim Murphy, the executive director of…
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Over 250 high school students flowed through the Luckasen Room at Mayville State University on Wednesday for the 7th annual career expo powered by Traill County EDC and over 20 local businesses that shared about their industries. Jim Murphy of Traill County EDC was pleased with another year of great turnout and partnership between local…
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Traill County EDC and the Siwek Lumber in Hillsboro teamed up to host a Community Showcase for Traill County on Thursday. Traill County EDC Director Jim Murphy tells us more about the event, and how things went. Murphy says events like this could be a major benefit to Traill County. You can learn more about…
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It’s been a big year for economic development in Traill County, and this year’s Project of the Year recipient has been named. Jim Murphy of Traill County EDC tells us more about the business that will be taking home this year’s award, as well as what they did for a project. For more information on…
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Last month, it was announced that the Dakota Resource Council (DRC) had filed a lawsuit against Riverview Dairy challenging the permit that the ND Department of Environmental Quality issued for their new Herberg Dairy operation near Hillsboro. This has caused many questions about how this will affect the construction of the operation. Jim Murphy of…
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Traill County EDC will be conducting a housing study over the coming months. Traill County EDC Executive Director Jim Murphy tells us more about this study, and explains why it’s something that needs to be done. Murphy says details for the study aren’t finalized yet, but there will be many ways to partake, so people…
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Grant applications are now being accepted by Traill County EDC for their 2025 spring grant programs. Traill County EDC Executive Director Jim Murphy tells us more about their first grant, which is eligible to all businesses located in Traill County. Murphy says they are also giving out a second grant that is available to organizations…
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NoKota Packers in Buxton, ND celebrated 45 years of processing, packing and shipping potatoes nationwide. The local processing plant celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour of the new technology and equipment used to keep efficiency at its highest, while retaining all of their full-time and seasonal employees. President and CEO of NoKota Packers…
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MAYVILLE, ND—Mayville State University hosted the annual Traill County Career Expo and Job Fair Wednesday. Jim Murphy, executive director of the Traill County Economic Development Commission, tells us what kind of career opportunities the job seekers are looking for. Murphy points out that a job in a bigger city isn’t necessarily better than a job…
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