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December stories by students of yesteryear

From the Virginia Junior Life newsletter, 1923 – 1939

| December 13, 2019

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following stories, poems, and jokes are compiled...

This month in Minnesota history

| December 6, 2019

Dec. 1 1855: At the Washington Navy Yard, Susan L....

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Since 1924, Thanksgiving Day is parade time in New York City

| November 28, 2019

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade looking North from the East side...

THIS MONTH IN MINNESOTA HISTORY

| November 22, 2019

EDITOR’S NOTE: Part 1 of This Month in Minnesota History...

Range Broom Factory: 1920 – 1943

A unique Chisholm business employed men with vision loss

By Tucker Nelson
HTF Staff Writer | November 15, 2019

Workers pose with brooms they made at the Range Broom...

Get well soon, Noro

Coworkers pitch in to help a dog in need

By Megen Bruun
HTF Contributor | December 13, 2019

Memories of Eveleth

Frank recalls locomotives, bike rides, and shooting rats

By Frank Rosati
HTF Contributor | December 13, 2019

The empty couch

Being grateful for getting through life—and the holidays, too

By Kelly Grinsteinner
HTF Contributor | December 6, 2019

Queen City Christmas window contest

Winning contestants decked out downtown Virginia

By Mary McReynolds
HTF Contributor | November 28, 2019

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If I were a snowman at night…

| December 13, 2019

I would ride a unicorn and I would goto the...

Art by Eveleth-Gilbert students: What snowmen do at night

| December 13, 2019

Grade 7 students of art teacher Deborah Custer at Eveleth-Gilbert...

Local students’ holiday writing

| December 13, 2019

Dear Readers, We have more great student stories and artwork...

When I think of Christmas… Cherry School Grade 3 Mrs. Koski

| December 13, 2019

I like Christmas because we get to open presents and...

Sara Taylor appointed as Sixth Judicial District administrator

| December 13, 2019

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – The Minnesota Judicial Council has approved the appointment of Sara Taylor as the Sixth Judicial District administrator. Her appointment was put forward by Chief Judge Sally...

Minnesota DNR to host third annual employment event for military veterans

| December 13, 2019

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is hosting its third annual Veteran Employment Information Event on Thursday, Jan. 9 in St. Paul. Space is limited and pre-registration is required to...

Mike Birkeland hired to lead Minnesota Forest Industries and Timber Producers

| December 13, 2019

DULUTH — Mike Birkeland was hired Dec. 6 as the new executive vice president of Minnesota Forest Industries (MFI) and the Minnesota Timber Producers Association (TPA). He succeeds Wayne Brandt,...

Brian Carlson honored with Heritage Award as an outstanding fair volunteer

| December 13, 2019

GRAND RAPIDS — At the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) 129th Annual Convention on Dec. 2, Brian Carlson of the Itasca County Fair in Grand Rapids was one...

Greenway area upgrades recreation arena

| December 6, 2019

COLERAINE — The Hodgins-Berardo Arena in Coleraine upgraded its heaters and sound system and made ADA accessibility improvements to an interior walkway/viewing deck and ice viewing windows. Considered a historic...

LCP members to benefit from credit retirement

| December 6, 2019

GRAND RAPIDS — Lake Country Power members will see a credit printed on their December billing statement after Lake Country Power’s board of directors authorized a retirement of $4.4 million...

Northland Foundation awards grants to child care projects

Staff | December 6, 2019

NORTHEAST MN —An $85,000 Child Care Economic Development Grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), along with $5,000 from the Northland Foundation’s grant funds, has been...

To study treatment for PTSD and substance use

| December 13, 2019

Minneapolis VA Health Care System’s Center for Veteran Research and Education has been awarded $5 million for study on treatment of veterans with co-occurring post-traumatic...

Gov. Walz honors three soldiers who recently died in a helicopter crash

| December 13, 2019

Three Minnesota National Guard soldiers were tragically killed in a helicopter crash near Kimball, MN, on Thursday, Dec. 5. The Minnesota National Guard lost contact...

A friend’s final favor

By Matt Saintsing
DAV.org | December 6, 2019

When Vicki Walters’ husband passed away unexpectedly in March, she was left in a tailspin of heartache and uncertainty. “Michael was always a provider and...

VA and Pet Partners bring therapy animal services to more veterans

| December 6, 2019

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) partnered with nonprofit organization Pet Partners last month to help improve quality of life, social engagement and health...

A beautiful tribute to veterans

By Dawn Heisel
HTF Contributor | November 28, 2019

The patriotic theme is seen in this close-up look at the quilt created by Betty Soderberg, a longtime member of the Going to Pieces Quilters...

Minnesota Twins, WCCO and MACV to host holiday meal for homeless vets

| November 28, 2019

The Minnesota Twins and WCCO in collaboration with Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV) will be hosting a Home for the Holidays meal on Thursday,...