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WHAT IS PUBLISHED FOR FREE:

  • 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.
  • Once HTF receives the obituary, photo and your request for a full obituary, we will provide you with the cost prior to publication.
  • Payment is due prior to publication and can be handled by phone if paying with a credit card.

The deadline for submission of the print edition obituaries (both full and abbreviated) is first thing Thursday morning, although sooner is always better.

Please email: editor@htfnews.us

Bradley Allen Bliss



Bradley Allen Bliss, 55, of Tower, MN died Friday, July 28, 2017 at Golden Horizons Assisted Living in Tower, MN. Bradley was born May 6, 1962 in Minneapolis, MN to Parents Darrell and Jeanette (Berg) Bliss.  He attended Horace Mann School in Biwabik.  Following his schooling he married Vickie Harris in South Dakota.  Brad enjoyed installing flooring in school gymnasiums […]

Elsie R. Patrow



Elsie R. Patrow, 81, of Hoyt Lakes, MN, died Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Miller-Dwan Hospital in Duluth, MN.  She was born February 5, 1936 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Clarence and Annie (Peterson) Bartness.  Elsie attended country schools for eight years prior to attending high school in Detroit Lakes.  On September 25, 1952 she married Vaino Kivi in Detroit […]

Patricia “Patti” L. Morley



Patricia “Patti” L. Morley, 67, of Kugler Township, Tower, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, with her children by her side. She was born on January 20, 1950, in Soudan, MN, the daughter of Frank and Vida (Mesojedic) Popesh. She attended Tower Soudan High School, graduating in 1968. Patti […]

Shirley Ann Cheney



Shirley Ann Cheney, 70, of Angora Township passed away peacefully, with her loving family at her side, on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at her residence. Shirley was born on April 16, 1947 in Soudan the daughter of Richard and Alberta (Frabel) Miller.  She grew up in the Duluth and Angora areas, and met Wayne E. Cheney. On June 16, 1963, they […]

Fairs abound in the month of August




The hot, steamy start to August bodes well for the many festivities that will be taking place this month. While the heat may be a little much for some, it certainly beats having days that rain on our parades. One can always find a shady spot to relax with a cold beverage, or a frozen treat, in order to recharge […]

Many community events will held in the upcoming weeks



COTTON DAYS Cotton, Aug. 4-5 Celebrating Cotton, Community, Alumni & Cardinals. Cotton Days started in August of 2012 at Old School Lives and has continued every August since. Each year it grows more people get involved and inspire community celebration and growth. The event includes arts and crafts vendors, tournaments, food and music. There will be a farmers’ market, along […]

Minnesota State Fair announces new attractions for 2017



What began in 1854 as a territorial fair to highlight agriculture and encourage farming in the region became the Minnesota State Fair in 1859, a year after Minnesota was granted statehood. Today, often referred to as the “Great Minnesota Get-Together,” the annual Minnesota State Fair is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region. The fair attracts more […]

County fairs: Itasca, Koochiching and St. Louis counties



Here are some highlights and schedule information for the county fairs being held in our region during the month of August. AUGUST 9-13 133rd Annual St. Louis County Fair Chisholm, MN The Five Best Days of Summer GATE HOURS: Wednesday: 3–11 p.m. Thursday: 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Friday: 11 a.m.–midnight Saturday: 11 a.m.–midnight Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. GATE PRICES: Age 13 […]

Ely-area photographer honored by International Wolf Center



ELY – For all she knew, Heidi Pinkerton’s role was a simple one at the International Wolf Center in Ely on a recent Friday. She’d been asked to come by the center to take some updated photographs of the non-profit’s board of directors at their meeting. What Pinkerton didn’t know was that the board had a big surprise up its […]

Weddings at the Eveleth Auditorium: A family tradition




EVELETH – Throughout the last eight years I have been photographing weddings and I have witnessed some pretty awesome moments take place amongst my clients. Once, the bride and groom were expecting, and did a gender reveal during the first dance at their wedding reception. At another wedding there was a moment up at the alter where the groom surprised […]