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Tackle, tulips, and solar tours

Don't miss IRPS's Spring Fling festival in Virginia on May 22

By Bobbi Zenner
HTF Contributor | May 14, 2021

VIRGINIA — The Iron Range Partnership for Sustainability (IRPS) will host Spring Fling: Tackle, Tulips and Solar Tours on Saturday, May 22 from 11 a.m....

A tale about catching crappies and a lone walleye…or was it?

By Rand Sturdy
HTF Contributor | May 14, 2021

Many years ago, too late to punish the guilty, I was invited to go fishing with two buddies. I protested that it was too early...

Heartstrings quilt now on display at Virginia Public Library

By Dawn Heisel
HTF Contributor | May 14, 2021

VIRGINIA — The cheerful quilt selected for the Going to Pieces Quilt Guild May display at the Virginia Public Library was skillfully created by local...

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Columnists

Connecting with your children

By Dana Mitchell
HTF Columnist | May 14, 2021

We all hold a set of beliefs that we have learned and accepted to be normal. Both our external and internal environments establish, and then...

What’s on my Mind

By Kirsten Reichel
HTF Columnist | May 14, 2021

Mother’s Day and fishing—that’s what’s on my mind. I like to fish, although I do so under my terms. One of my first fishing expeditions...

SALOME’S STARS

| May 14, 2021

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Do something different for once — compromise. A stubborn stand on an important issue proves counterproductive. You need to...

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News

Governor Walz proclaims Community Action Month

Staff | May 14, 2021

STATEWIDE – In Minnesota, Community Action Agencies (CAAs) have worked tirelessly over the past year to meet some of the most pressing needs caused by...

Register now for Habitat 500 fundraiser

| May 14, 2021

Habitat for Humanity Minnesota (Habitat Minnesota) has again elected to hold the annual Habitat 500 fundraiser virtually. While most ride bicycles, this year’s Habitat 500...

Co-op customers donate to Mesabi East Environmental Education Center

| May 14, 2021

VIRGINIA —Natural Harvest Food Co-op (NHFC) customers donated $1,811.67 to the Mesabi East Environmental Education Center (ME3C) in April. The donations will be used to...

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Health

FIT & REC FEATURE

By Dr. Nick Gigliotti
HTF Columnist | May 14, 2021

As a kid growing up on the northside of Virginia, I have vivid memories of getting on my bike in the morning and heading out...

Lowdown on consuming red meat; several substitutes for white flour

| May 14, 2021

Q: You keep saying red meat is bad for you, but I don’t see why it is any worse than chicken or shrimp—they have saturated...

How healthy is our region?

| May 14, 2021

NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA — Results of a key survey of the Northland’s health are being shared on May 14. The Bridge to Health Survey was conducted...

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History

Reel old fishing news

| May 14, 2021

Will Collect Pike Eggs Sam F. Fullerton, state fish commissioner, is on his way to the Rainy River, where he will attempt to collect for...

Early history of St. Louis County townships— part 4

| May 7, 2021

Great Scott Township The Township of Great Scott, which embraces three congressional townships, and one tier of sections of another, all of range nineteen west,...

1965’s daylight saving time mix-up

Compiled by Tucker Nelson
HTF Editor | April 30, 2021

This week in local history As the Vietnam War, the women’s liberation movement, and race riots captured the nation’s attention in 1965, Iron Range...

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Obituaries

Betty (Dahlin) Johnson

Zack Benz | May 14, 2021

Betty Jane (Dahlin) Johnson went to join her heavenly family and her Lord on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9, 2021. She died of natural causes...

Marilyn Grace Torfin Koschak

Zack Benz | May 14, 2021

Marilyn Grace Torfin Koschak, 84, of Aurora, MN, died on Monday, May 10, 2021, at Northern Pines Care Center in Aurora. Marilyn was born on...

David Robert Martin

Zack Benz | May 14, 2021

David Robert Martin, 49, of Cook, MN, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, with his family by his side. He lost one fight in...

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Business

Arrays aim to support economic recovery

| May 14, 2021

NORTHERN MINNESOTA — Minnesota Power’s plans for a $40 million investment in solar energy received unanimous approval on May 6 from the Minnesota Public Utilities...

Vickie Tuskan named a top-producing loan officer

| May 14, 2021

VIRGINIA — Vickie Tuskan at Mann Mortgage in Virginia was named a top-producing loan officer by Minnesota Housing, the state’s housing finance agency, at the...

Summer marketing tips

By Betsy Olivanti
HTF Contributor | May 14, 2021

With summer fast approaching, the tourists are coming to town—is your small business ready for them? What are the latest marketing trends to capture their...

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Health Features

Promoting children’s health and wellness

By Joni Namyst
HTF Contributor | April 23, 2021

Emma enjoys the Itasca County Family YMCA’s Sea Turtles swim program, which teaches life lessons of sport and sportsmanship. Submitted photos. GRAND RAPIDS — Summer...

The importance of annual well-child visits with your provider

Staff | April 23, 2021

A yearly well-child visit with your provider will keep track of the overall growth and health of your child. Submitted photos. Kids are constantly growing....

Great summers start at the Y!

By Amanda Mathson
HTF Contributor | April 23, 2021

The Mesabi Family YMCA in Mountain Iron offers fun, safe activities for children, such as summer day camps and aquatics programs. Contact the Y to...

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Mining Features

Welcome to HTF’s MINING Edition!

| February 26, 2021

Dear Readers, I chose to revisit mining history as this issue's theme because of how well it resonates with readers. This edition explores iron mining's...

“We worked hard and had a lot of fun”

Staff | February 26, 2021

An aerial view of Erie Mining Company’s plant facilities near Hoyt Lakes. Ore was shipped by rail to Taconite Harbor (inset) for loading onto ore...

Spruce Location—squatter’s land

Staff | February 26, 2021

This map of Spruce shows the approximate locations of mine buildings and family homes. Photos courtesy of the Iron Range Historical Society. A message from...

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Veterans

Join “Fans in the Stands” to virtually cheer on veteran athletes

| May 14, 2021

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invites everyone to support our 55 and older veteran athletes as they compete during the National Veterans Golden Age...

VA seeks prevention group nominations

| May 14, 2021

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs published a notice, May 6, in the Federal Register requesting nominations for a one-year appointment to the VA Secretary’s...

VA offers walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations

| May 14, 2021

All Department of Veterans Affairs facilities and clinics that administer COVID-19 vaccines are accepting walkins for eligible veterans, spouses and caregivers. This walk-in service ensures...

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