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Columns
Healthy for Life
End of January suggestions to help you stay healthy at homeBy Julie Asbach
HTF Columnist
No mean animals at this farm!
Exploring the Bear Creek Farm with its friendly livestockBy Marlise Riffel
HTF Columnist
Healthy for Life
Keep the focus on making better choices for a healthier lifeBy Julie Asbach
HTF Columnist
Range History
TEN WACKY VINTAGE CURES CON ARTISTS SOLD TO THE MASSES
By Kacey Henley | January 22, 2021
Over-the-counter medicine was a complete guessing game in the 1800s...
THIS WEEK IN RANGE HISTORY
Questionable cures for pain, colds, and “female complaints”| January 22, 2021
LYDIA E. PINKHAM’S VEGETABLE COMPOUND Will cure the worst forms...
ANGORA SCHOOL MEMORIES
Teaching in a place with “unusually fine, wholesome people”By Laurel D. Sherman | January 15, 2021
A message from the Iron Range Historical Society The Iron...
This Week in Range History
Railroad sued, marriage records vex, local girl helps during fireCompiled by Tucker Nelson | January 7, 2021
MR. RICHARSON WANTS DAMAGES J. B. Richardson has begun an...
This Week in Range History
Iron Rangers welcome 1921 with dances, charity, and hockeyCompiled by Tucker Nelson | December 31, 2020
NEW GRAND RAPIDS BUILDINGS PLANNED Grand Rapids, Jan. 1.—(Special to...
Obituaries
David Arnold Cope
Zack Benz | January 22, 2021
David Arnold Cope, 70, of Aurora, MN, died suddenly on...
Janet Marie Croteau
Zack Benz | January 22, 2021
Janet Marie Croteau, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and...
Delores M. “Laurie” Vraa
Zack Benz | January 22, 2021
Delores M. “Laurie” Vraa, 82, of Embarrass, MN, died on...
Carol Jean Kangas
Zack Benz | January 22, 2021
Carol Jean Tuomala Kangas, 83, of Sandy Township, MN, passed...
Home & Garden Tips
Stave off cabin fever with family nights
| January 22, 2021
If the global pandemic has taught the public anything, it...
Magnify small spaces with these tricks
By Carrie Manner
HTF Columnist | January 15, 2021
Tiny bedrooms. Closet-sized bathrooms. Studio apartments. No matter the room...
Choosing the right lighting for your home
| January 7, 2021
Lighting in a home serves both practical and aesthetic purposes....
Home décor trends to expect in 2021
By Carrie Manner
HTF Columnist | December 31, 2020
Interior decorators predict 2021 will bring a return of old-world...
Pets
Traveling by air with service animals
| January 22, 2021
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a final...
Recognize and relieve sources of stress
| January 15, 2021
Stress can affect anyone, even household pets. Although life may...
Brush up on pet dental health wellness and care
| January 15, 2021
Companionship, unconditional love and security are just some of the...
Ways to raise happy and healthy pet birds
| January 7, 20211 comments
Households across the country include companion birds. Their sweet music...
Provide extra assistance for outdoor birds in the winter
| January 7, 2021
Cold weather can be particularly taxing on many of the...
Dogs honored for canine excellence
| December 31, 2020
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second installment of a two-part...







Health Features

Robot aids surgeries at Essentia Health-Virginia
By Louie St. George III
HTF Contributor | January 22, 2021
VIRGINIA — At Essentia Health, we believe all of our...
Choose the emergency response system that’s right for you
By Wendy Chupurdia
HTF Contributor | January 22, 2021
A personal emergency response system, or PERS, is a device...
Fairview Range virtual visits
| January 22, 2021
Sometimes the greatest advances in medical technology do not feel...

Regenerative medicine is advancing health care in diverse ways
By Susan Buckles
Mayo Clinic News Network | January 22, 2021
Regenerative medicine contributed to patient care in 2020 more than...
University of Minnesota Medical School launches COVID-19 vaccine trial
| January 22, 2021
TWIN CITIES — The University of Minnesota Medical School announced...
Features
Top baby names of 2020: national and local favorites
| January 22, 2021
BabyCenter , a leading pregnancy and parenting digital resource, released...
A thoughtful card and a nail biting update
By Tucker Nelson
HTF Editor | January 22, 2021
In our January 1 edition, I wrote an article about...
Capturing winter beauty
| January 22, 2021
A crisp, clear winter day captured by a local photographer....
Baby born in Virginia on New Year’s Day
| January 15, 2021
Avery Quinn Miller was born at 5:31 p.m. on Friday,...
Business
Businesses receive more aid
| January 22, 2021
STATEWIDE — Governor Tim Walz on January 14 announced the Minnesota Department of Revenue has issued $67.3 million in COVID-19 Business Relief Payments to 3,891 eligible businesses in Minnesota. The...
Minnesota Displaced Homemaker Program changes its name
| January 22, 2021
NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA — In August 2020, the Minnesota Displaced Homemaker Program changed its name to the Minnesota Family Resiliency Partnership. While the name has changed, the need for support in...
Helping dentists, improving rural dental care
| January 22, 2021
NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA — Two dentists recently relocated to northeastern Minnesota to practice dentistry and help alleviate a dental shortage in northeastern Minnesota. Both were recipients of the Martha Mordini Rukavina...
Enter 2021 with a plan
By Betsy Olivanti
HTF Contributor | January 15, 2021
2020 was a crazy year with a worldwide pandemic affecting many aspects of most small businesses. New executive orders needed to be evaluated, funding programs and grants had to be...
Cook thrift shop wins community award
| January 15, 2021
COOK — Lake Country Power selected the Cook Area Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Shop of Cook as the winner of its annual Touchstone Energy® Community Award. The co-op chose this...
Co-op customers contribute to Care Partners
| January 15, 2021
VIRGINIA — Natural Harvest Food Co-op (NHFC) customers donated $1,195.76 to Care Partners in December. The donations will be used to provide financial assistance to individuals and families facing cancer...
Contributor
Local reader reviews inspiring book The Storm on our Shores
By Mark Roalson
HTF Contributor | January 22, 2021
Why music matters
A local teacher explains how music enhances students’ livesBy Daniel Melby
HTF Contributor | January 22, 2021
Doug’s new method of toasting taters in a campfire goes awry
By Doug Nelson
HTF Contributor | January 22, 2021
Focus on Veterans
VA celebrates 75 years of the Veterans Health Administration
| January 22, 2021
This year, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) commemorates 75 years of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Originally established in 1946 as the Department...
Applications now accepted for 2021 National Veterans Wheelchair Games
By Mike Molina
VA.gov | January 22, 2021
VA and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) are hosting the 40th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in New York City, August 8-13, 2021. Applications from eligible...
For older, rural and homelessomeless veterans…
Staff | January 15, 2021
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced its Digital Divide Consult has helped more than 12,000 veterans obtain internet access or a video-capable...
VA publishes final rule to improve delivery of prosthetic and sensory aids services
| January 15, 2021
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently published a final rule to establish and clarify eligibility for prosthetic and rehabilitative items and services available...
VA, Fitbit help support veteran health and wellness during COVID-19 pandemic
| January 15, 2021
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced this week a new initiative with Fitbit that will provide eligible veterans, caregivers and VA staff with...
Giving back to those who gavegave…
| January 7, 2021
Smiling World War II veteran before a Stearman airplane ride. Submitted photo.The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to show its support for Operation...