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Healthy for Life

Explore and discover our season in a strong body, mind & spirit

By Julie Asbach
HTF Columnist

SALLYWORLD:

Cold, without a car and lots of leaves to rake … it’s good to be home!

By Sally Yuccas
HTF Columnist

Out of the Blue

“And they who for their country die shall fill an honored grave, for glory lights the soldier’s tomb, and beauty weeps the brave.” – Joseph Rodman Drake

By Brian Miller
HTF Columnist

A weekend on the North Shore

Take time to enjoy a quick getaway

By Jody Rae
HTF Columnist

Our Iron Range history: The emigrant journey to Minnesota

By Allyse Freeman
HTF Contributor | May 24, 2019

“Give me your tired, yourpoor,Your huddled masses yearning to breathe...

THIS MONTH IN MINNESOTA HISTORY

| May 3, 2019

Charles Lindbergh is pictured with the Spirit of St. Louis...

The influenza epidemic in Minnesota, 1918

By Mary Laine
MNopedia | April 26, 2019

“I had a little bird, its name was Enza. I...

Range history: The story of the Iroquois Iron Ore Mine (Pt. 4)

By Ed Roskoski
HTF Contributor | April 19, 2019

What the Iroquois Mine looks like now (looking south).EDITOR’S NOTE:...

Immigration slowed to a crawl; RR companies went bankrupt

The 1857 Financial Panic: Minnesota was hit especially hard

By Matt Reicher
MNopedia | April 12, 2019

Run on the Seamen’s Savings’ Bank during the Panic of...

Summer reading program starts May 28 at the Virginia library

By Stephanie Wichlacz
HTF Contributor | May 24, 2019

Falling madly in love with a country and culture

Mt. Iron woman has made a pair of solo trips to visit Japan

By Nicolle Rintala
HTF Contributor | May 17, 2019

“Nobody said being human was going to be easy”

Freedom of speech: As it should, what a person says matters

By Leo Wilenius
HTF Contributor | May 17, 2019

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

It’s important to make it okay to talk about mental health

By Steve Johnson
HTF Contributor | May 17, 2019

Bernice Fay Baldwin

| May 24, 2019

Bernice Fay Baldwin, 98, of Hibbing went to be with...

Helen Louise Manthey

| May 24, 2019

Helen Louise Manthey, 89, of Hoyt Lakes died Monday, May...

Patrick J. “Pat” Gentile

| May 24, 2019

Patrick J. “Pat” Gentile, 65, of Gilbert passed away peacefully...

Virginia Schneider

| May 24, 2019

Virginia Schneider passed away Friday, May 10th, 2019 surrounded by...

Elaine Bierman

| May 24, 2019

Elaine Bierman was made whole again in the presence of...

Lynda F. (LaBarge) Aho

| May 24, 2019

Lynda F. (LaBarge) Aho, 53, of Hibbing, passed away unexpectantly...

Michael Joseph Strukel

| May 17, 2019

Michael Joseph Strukel, 61, of Aurora, died Wednesday, May 15,...

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Over 100 freighters transport iron ore across the Great Lakes

By Jennifer Osufsen
HTF Staff Writer | May 24, 2019

When it comes to discussions about iron ore shipping, it’s best to start with an icebreaker. Every year on March 25, the Soo Locks in Sault Saint Marie, MI (and...

First Great Lakes bulk carrier to be built in over 30 years

| May 24, 2019

STUREGON BAY, WI — A U.S.-flagged Great Lakes bulk carrier will be built for the first time in more than 35 years thanks to a historic agreement recently signed between...

With its highly skilled employees and large belt inventory…

By Bruce Mars
HTF Contributor | May 24, 2019

Conveyor Belt Service, Inc. in Virginia provides important services to the local mining industry as well as other conveyor belt users across the Upper Midwest. Key services include belt installation,...

U-Haul now at Razors Edge Auto Detail-

| May 24, 2019

VIRGINIA — U-Haul Company of Minnesota announced that Razors Edge Auto Detailing has signed on as a U-Haul® neighborhood dealer to serve the Virginia community. Razors Edge Auto Detailing at...

Ryan, Jr. achieves membership in MDRT

| May 24, 2019

HIBBING — John R. Ryan, Jr. of Hibbing achieved Life Membership in the prestigious MDRT organization, a coveted career milestone that offers the opportunity to share innovative ideas and best...

PLA now in place for Essentia’s $800 million Vision Northland

| May 24, 2019

DULUTH — Essentia Health, McGough Construction and the Duluth Building & Construction Trades Council announced a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) is now in place for Vision Northland. The historic $800...

Rates up for all student groups

| May 17, 2019

More Minnesota seniors than ever before graduated in 2018, with 55,869 students—83.2 percent of the graduating class overall, the state’s highest graduation rate on record— achieving the honor and moving...

After the death of her son Frank in WWII

By Janet Eichholz
HTF Contributor | May 24, 2019

Anna Maria Sikkila, known by her shortened name Mary, was born in Alajari, Kurejoki Finland on March 11, 1878. She had no knowledge then or...

Helping Minnesota military,litary, veterans and their families…

| May 17, 2019

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) announced recently the recipients of the competitive (2018 Cycle II) Support Our Troops (SOT) license plate fund grant...

In celebration of 65 yearsars in business

| May 10, 2019

Members of the Sammy’s family presented a $16,964 check to the DAV recently during the annual DAV state convention at the Holiday Inn & Suites...

Minnesota Historical Society expands its work with veterans at historic Fort Snelling

| May 10, 2019

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is working to expand its engagement with veterans and military members in new ways, particularly at historic...

MHC opens submissionsmissions for 2019 Veterans’ Voices

| May 3, 2019

The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) announced recently that submissions for their 2019 Veterans’ Voices Award are now being accepted. Submissions will be open through Sunday,...

Social Security honors and supports military service members and their families

| May 3, 2019

Every year, on Memorial Day, the nation honors service members who have given their lives for our freedom. Social Security acknowledges the sacrifice of our...