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Baking potatoes to help the community
Photo by Lin Smithwick/Banner Some of the Kiwanians line up to make sure everything is ready for the crowds expected for the potato bar. From left: Angie Kritzberger, Dena Bergstrom, Justin Grinde, John Meyer and Kathy Larson.
Double Trouble
The Hillsboro boys and girls basketball teams hosted a doubleheader Tuesday evening as the Patriots of May-Port CG came to town. The Burros walked away with a win on the boys side while May-Port CG won the girls encounter. At halftime of the girls game, Kaden Pastian, 3rd grade, drives to the basket as Micah […]
Grothmann to represent Hillsboro in national title game
By Harry Lipsea One game at a time; that’s how Andrew Grothmann and the North Dakota State University (NDSU) football team have approached the 2011-2012 campaign. It’s been an effective method to say the least for the Bison. The powerful, experienced squad has cruised during post-season play, outscoring its opponents 75-21. Now, only two teams […]
Locked-out Crystal employees show up for work
By James R. Johnson Locked-out Crystal Sugar employees have reported to work in the cold during past winters. More than three dozen stood in a biting wind and numbing wind chill the morning of Jan. 3 outside the Hillsboro, N.D., plant to demonstrate they’re ready to return to work. Other members of the Bakery, Confectionery, […]
Security upgrades complete at sheriff’s department, jail
The Traill County Sheriff’s Department and jail has undergone several upgrades, leaving facilities a much safer place. A brand-new security system has been installed and in use the past two weeks. It’s been a positive project for the department. Mike Crocker, Traill County Sheriff, said. “This is something we have been wanting to do for […]
