Steve Olds’ savory concoction heats things up
Homemade pepper sauce takes ofF
GRAND RAPIDS – Steve Olds is a hot sauce aficionado. At any given time over the last 10 years, he might have had as many as 25 different brands in his refrigerator. He started making his own pepper sauce at home, trying dozens of different recipes until he came up with what he thought was the perfect combination. Tabasco Sauce, move over. Full Story
AUrI:
help for product development
Several years ago, before I became editor at Hometown Focus, I had a food product I really wanted to manufacture and sell. I had no clue where to start. During my research, I learned about Minnesota’s AURI – Agricultural Utilization Research Institute. Full Story
“One Future, Many Faiths” CELEBRATION:
You're Invited
When you envision the kind of world you want to leave behind for your grandchildren, what does it look like? Perhaps it is a peaceful world, without need for war. Full Story
Adventures in the other America:
PART 1
Editor’s note: Last spring my daughter, Katie Cole, 25, went on a two month adventure to South America. She kept a journal and is sharing her journey with Hometown Focus readers. Katie is a graduate of Virginia High School, Mesabi Range College, and Northern Arizona University. Full Story
Business Bits
Be flexible with business plans and strategies to adapt to economic downturns and changing times. However, always hold true to your core business values. Short-term gain at the expense of your values could be detrimental to your business in the long-term. Full Story
My Honor Flight Northland experience
19 local WWII veterans to travel to Washington, D.C.
In late 2004, former U.S. Air Force captain Earl Morse planned to rent a private plane to fly his father to see the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. He asked one of his patients at the VA medical clinic where he worked if he thought he would like to see the WWII Memorial that had been completed the year before. Full Story
Recipe Rx
Quick & easy; not bland or boring
DULUTH - Greetings from Duluth, MN! After spending time living in Minneapolis and southern Wisconsin, it is great to be back in northern Minnesota. My name is Leanne Weber, and I am excited to share some of my favorite recipes with you. For me, cooking must be simultaneously quick and easy, made from ingredients that you can find in your local grocery store, and not be bland and boring. Full Story
Police Baffled in Murder Plot
Hibbing Authorities Believe Victim is Harvest Hand
Hibbing, Minn., Oct. 9 (Special)— Mystery today enshrouded the fatal shooting of a man identified as Ray Chumsas by a Chicago Y.M.C.A. card found on his body in the wood land just outside the village limits, early yesterday morning. Full Story
WEEK 52
SALLY CELEBRATES 1 YEAR OF BARING HER SOUL TO HTF READERS
GREETINGS & SALLYTATIONS! WEEK 52!!!! Full Story
LOCAL SPORTS GUIDE
Saturday, September 24, 2011VolleyballMesabi East @ ChisholmStart Time: 9:00 AMGirls TennisRoseau @ VirginiaStart Time: 11:00 AMFootballMesabi Range College @ VermilionStart Time: 1:30 PM Full Story
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