Hometown Focus - Virginia, Minnesota

THE “WOLFPAcK” IS HOME

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:04:46 +0000

CHISHOLM – Sgt. Joshua Rice of Hibbing said one of the most important things people can do for deployed

soldiers who have returned home from a mission is to simply say, “Thank you.”

HOW A COMMUNITY SAYS “THANK YOU”

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:04:49 +0000

By Jean Cole HTF Editor

CHISHOLM – Next weekend’s welcome home celebration for the 114th Transportation Company in Chisholm will be made possible by many volunteers and local businesses. Whether it is by serving on a planning committee, a food committee, or a fundraising committee, the folks in Chisholm are dedicated in their support for the returning soldiers and plan to host a fine event.

Living in ground zero's backyard | PART 2

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:04:50 +0000

By Ron Smith, Sr. and Ron Smith, Jr. HTF Contributors

The days immediately following 9/11 were a crazy mix of emotions. It started out with total shock which was quickly followed up by extreme sorrow and then rage for the people responsible for this action. What follows in Part 2 is a look at the feelings and actions of people living in New Jersey and New York on the first two weeks following 9/11.

Profile of an Iron Ranger: Erwin "Boogiecat" Laitala

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:04:50 +0000

By Terry Jackson HTF Guest Columnist

When the music begins, Erwin Laitala pops to his feet and stands out among acres of music fans. He cannot be mistaken decked out in colorful tie-dyed clothing from head to toe, prompting some to refer to him as “the crazy tie-dyed dancer.” His unique dance style has morphed somewhat over time in response to years of wear on his knee joints.

Lyric Center: seeking input for future

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:04:50 +0000

By Mary McReynolds HTF Contributor

The Lyric Center for the Arts held a community meeting on Thursday, August 26 to get input and thoughts on the next steps for reuse of the building at 510 – 514 Chestnut Street in Virginia. Comments ranged from right-sizing the next expansion to moving ahead with full renovation. All of the input was valuable and will be used by the organization for future actions.

ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS on the iron range

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:04:50 +0000

By Joe Legueri HTF Contributor

A wave of hatred for illegal immigrants is sweeping across our country. I know all the reasons for this hatred; and I would probably be a part of it were it not for my grandparents.

My grandfather came to this country and the Iron Range from Italy in 1917. It was 25 years before he took night classes and received his citizenship.