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Eveleth’s Lagges brothers

By Jim Froemming
HTF Contributor | August 7, 2020

Growing up in Eveleth My family moved from Alexandria in...

Iron Ranges of Minnesota, 1909

Chisholm’s namesake | Hotel Neally | First National Bank

| July 31, 2020

Nature’s provision for mankind Nothing, we are told, was ever...

Not in Kansas anymore

The 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic reaches the Iron Range

By Christopher Welter
HTF Contributor | July 24, 2020

AUTHOR’S NOTE: Do you have historical material about the 1918...

Iron Ranges of Minnesota, 1909

The village of Chisholm recovers from a devastating 1908 fire

| July 17, 2020

Views of Lake Street in Chisholm immediately after a devastating...

Iron Ranges of Minnesota, 1909

Tower | Lake Vermilion | 1860s gold rush | Fish and game

| July 10, 2020

A view of Lake Vermilion looking north from the hill...

The beauty and serenity of Byrns Greenhouse

A legacy, a sanctuary found among things green and growing

By Dana Sanders
HTF Contributor | July 31, 2020

We hardly ever rough it anymore

Maybe taking things easy isn’t such a bad thing after all

By Doug Nelson
HTF Contributor | July 31, 2020

Working long hours in my office

Water lilies, fishing, and blueberry pies offer inspiration

By Pastor Rod Tuomi
HTF Contributor | July 31, 2020

Where the buffalo roam

Showing respect for large wildlife aids both man and beast

By Leo Wilenius
HTF Contributor | July 31, 2020

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Blood donations are needed to reduce shortage

| August 7, 2020

Amid the ongoing challenges of recruiting blood donors during the...

MnDOT will soon improve Hwy. 53 signal systems in Virginia

| August 7, 2020

VIRGINIA — Virginia and Mt. Iron businesses, residents and travelers...

Explore history, culture, nature and more at area attractions!

| August 7, 2020

EDITOR’S NOTE: Anyone who says there’s nothing to do on...

Tucker takes the reins

By Tucker Nelson
HTF Interim Managing Content Editor | August 7, 2020

As you will notice in my byline, I have a...

My grandparents were superheroes

By Zack Benz
HTF Staff Writer | August 7, 2020

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. The story...

IRRR grants communities $2 million in COVID-19 relief funds

| August 7, 2020

Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation (IRRR) recently awarded $2 million in grants to communities across the region that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. They include: • City...

Attorney Joe Leoni of Trenti Law Firm named Super Lawyer

| August 7, 2020

VIRGINIA — Joe Leoni of Trenti Law Firm has been selected to the 2020 Minnesota Super Lawyers list. Because Leoni has demonstrated excellence in the practice of law, he is...

Itasca County responds to pandemic impact on businesses

| July 31, 2020

ITASCA COUNTY — Itasca Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), in partnership with the Entrepreneur Fund and the Blandin Foundation, acted quickly this spring to develop the Itasca Small Business Relief Fund...

Angel Fund website gets new wings

| July 24, 202010 comments

The Angel Fund is celebrating 10 years of gifting. Applications for financial assistance can now be submitted online.IRON RANGE — A Rangebased nonprofit that provides financial assistance to northeastern Minnesota...

Last week that FPUC can be paid is week ending July 25

| July 24, 2020

STATEWIDE — The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is reminding Minnesotans receiving unemployment insurance (UI) benefits that the $600 additional payment authorized by the CARES Act, known...

VA publishes finalnal regulation for veterans’ familyfamil caregivers

| August 7, 2020

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently published its final regulation to improve and expand the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers...

MDVA’s efforts are helping feed its community and reduce food waste

| August 7, 2020

In Minnesota, food waste is 20 percent of our trash and at the same time, roughly 10 percent of our residents do not have consistent...

VA, America’s Adopt A Soldier partner to help veterans stay connected

| August 7, 2020

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced this week it is collecting laptop and mobile phone donations through an established partner non-profit organization, America’s...

VA and MAZON partner to support veteran food

Staff | July 31, 2020

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it is partnering with MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger to improve and ensure veterans have reliable...

VA health care first to have service codes for chaplain care

| July 31, 2020

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) this month announced it has been approved to establish three new Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes...

Study shows VA surgical care better than or equal to non-VA hospitals

| July 31, 2020

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced VA hospitals outperform or match neighboring non-VA hospitals in surgical quality and overall patient safety satisfaction....