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  • HTF will publish a full obituary and a photo (if desired) on our website free of charge.
  • HTF will publish an abbreviated obituary (no photos) in the print edition of the newspaper free of charge.

HOW TO PAY FOR A FULL OBITURARY:

  • A full obituary and a photo (if desired) published in the print edition of the newspaper is charged by the column inch.
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The deadline for submission of the print edition obituaries (both full and abbreviated) is first thing Thursday morning, although sooner is always better.

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Mary Kay Lundmark



Mary Kay Lundmark, age 52 of Virginia passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015 in her home holding Patt’s hand, after a hard fought battle with cancer. She was born November 26, 1962 the daughter of Claude and Janet (Thompson) Lundmark. She was a graduate of Virginia High School and St. Olaf College in Northfield. Mary Kay married Patrick Germer in […]

Janice Lynn Hartland,



Janice Lynn Hartland, 66, Tower, died on Sunday, February 22, 2015 at the Cook Nursing Home.Janice was born on August 20, 1948 in Tower the daughter of Archie and Mary (Donald) Curry. She grew up in Tower, and graduated from Tower High School. She moved to Duluth and attended UMD.  She later moved to Minneapolis and was employed with American […]

Young Ranger

Beats heart problem


My son, Tyler LaMourea, was diagnosed with tachycardia, a faster-than-normal resting heartbeat, when he was 6 years old. When he sat at home or school, his heart suddenly went from a normal beat pattern of 65 beats per minute to 230. Tyler could feel his heart rate change from normal to racing. He never got dizzy or fainted, but he […]

New Pediatric Pain, Palliative and Integrated Medicine clinic is the first of its kind in the world



MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL – Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota announced in January the opening of the Kiran Stordalen and Horst Rechelbacher Pediatric Pain, Palliative and Integrated Medicine Clinic. The new clinic, the first of its kind in the world, provides both medication and integrative, non-pharmaceutical therapies to children and teenagers. The 10,000-square-foot outpatient clinic on the campus of Children’s Minneapolis […]

Young heart patients honored at Timberwolves game




During WolvesCare Month in January, the Minnesota Timberwolves FastBreak Foundation recognized Heroes in the Making at seven home games. The Foundation identified children battling illnesses and brought them to Target Center to share their stories with the crowd on game nights. These inspirational fans, the Foundation says, are treated to a suite for the game and recognized during an on-court […]

Essentia Health receives Million Hearts recognition as leader in hypertension control



DULUTH – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Million Hearts initiative is recognizing 30 public and private health care practices and systems across the country as Hypertension Control Champions for their success in helping patients control high blood pressure, including Essentia Health. “Being a leader in hypertension control is truly being accountable for the health of our population,” […]

Essential Oil event in Embarrass on Mar. 7



EMBARRASS – An Essential Oil Make ‘n Take event will be held on Saturday, Mar. 7, from 10 a.m. – 12 noon at Pike Town Hall in Embarrass. This month’s theme is Easter basket gifts, including sensory play dough, slime, children’s leather diffuser jewelry, bubble bath and more. Attendees who bring a friend along will get entered into a special […]

Veterans Day on the Hill in St. Paul slated for March 4 at Cedar Street Armory



ST. PAUL – Join the Commanders’ Task Force, United Veterans Legislative Council of Minnesota, and the Minnesota Association of County Veterans Service Officers at the Cedar Street Armory on Wednesday, March 4, at 10 a.m. for Veterans Day on the Hill. This day provides Veterans with the opportunity to meet and discuss issues important to them with their representatives. The […]

Online prescription tracker gives Veterans 24/7 online access to status



WASHINGTON, D.C. – Veterans can now track the status of most of their prescriptions online, thanks to an innovative idea by a Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) employee. The new 24/7 service allows online tracking for most prescriptions mailed from the VA Mail Order Pharmacy. The Prescription Tracker was recommended by VA employee Kenneth Siehr, a winner of the President’s […]

Virginia High School student named National Merit Scholar Finalist



VIRGINIA – Virginia resident Brenden Ireland has been named a National Merit Scholar Finalist for his academic, leadership and extracurricular achievements while attending Virginia High School. The number of finalists selected represents less than one percent of 1.5 million entrants nationally. The National Merit® Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and scholarships that began in 1955. High school […]