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VIRGINIA – Lieutenant Lisa Hanover of the Virginia Fire Department was awarded a scholarship from Honeywell and DuPont to acquire advanced training in firefighting techniques and technologies that can be...

Change effective June 1; smooth transition expected

| April 19, 2019

EVELETH/VIRGINIA – The Benedictine Health System (BHS) has reached an agreement to transfer ownership of St. Michael’s Health & Rehabilitation Center, Virginia, and St. Raphael’s Health & Rehabilitation Center, Eveleth,...

Governor Walz signs “hands-free” cell phone bill

| April 19, 2019

Governor Tim Walz last week signed Chapter 11, H.F. 50, into law. The bipartisan “hands-free” bill that bans the use of hand-held cell phones while driving aims to prevent distracted...

City of Hibbing plans how to advance its quality of life assets

| April 12, 2019

HIBBING – Established in 1893 as a result of the booming iron mining industry in northeastern Minnesota, Hibbing was once called the “Iron Capital of the World.” Iron ore was...

IRRR redevelopment grant helps Nashwauk Township

| April 12, 2019

NASHWAUK TOWNSHIP – Nashwauk Township received a commercial redevelopment grant to assist KM Corner Store with the removal and replacement of underground gas tanks and pumps. The store installed a...

Deadline nears for $2.7M in dual-training grants

| April 12, 2019

STATEWIDE – A new round of $2.7 million in grants is available to help Minnesota employers create or expand dual-training programs in the industries of advanced manufacturing, agriculture, health care...

Study offers strong evidenceidence adults need annual immunization

| April 19, 2019

Influenza significantly increased the risk of hospitalization for heart failure, according to a study of more than 450,000 adults, which was published in the March...

VA and National MS Society join forces to enhance health care services for veterans

| April 19, 2019

As part of the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) efforts to advance and improve the lives of veterans living with multiple sclerosis (MS), the...

VFW continues to honor Gulf War veterans

| April 19, 2019

Nearly 30 years later, the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States continues to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation’s Gulf War...

A BETTER YOU

By Melissa Versich
HTF Columnist | April 19, 2019

How many times have you heard that phrase “living with purpose and passion?” It has definitely become the buzz phrase for 21st century living. Don’t...

Five percent growth inn goals are first since 2010

| April 12, 2019

Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Robert Wilkie recently announced an increase to the department’s goals for contracting with Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) and Veteran-Owned...

VA researcher receives award for contributions in hearing loss

| April 12, 2019

A U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) researcher was recently recognized by the American Academy of Audiology for his work in improving the lives of...