Columns
Out of the Blue
“If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” – George OrwellBy Brian Miller
HTF Columnist
Health
Range History
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 hardBy Matt Reicher
MNopedia | April 12, 2019
Run on the Seamen’s Savings’ Bank during the Panic of...
THIS MONTH IN MINNESOTA HISTORY
| April 5, 2019
The present state flag was adopted by the 1957 legislature....
Contributor
Falling madly in love with a country and culture
Mt. Iron woman has made a pair of solo trips to visit JapanBy 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 mattersBy Leo Wilenius
HTF Contributor | May 17, 2019
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
It’s important to make it okay to talk about mental healthBy Steve Johnson
HTF Contributor | May 17, 2019
Remembering Rick Aaseng (Oct. 30, 1948 — April 16, 2019)
My cousin and friend Rick: We shared a carefree childhoodBy Randy Lanquist
HTF Contributor | May 17, 2019
Obituaries
Michael Joseph Strukel
| May 17, 2019
Michael Joseph Strukel, 61, of Aurora, died Wednesday, May 15,...
Matthew “Mutti” J. Carlson
| May 17, 2019
Matthew “Mutti” J. Carlson, 36, of Virginia, passed away Monday,...
Frances “Fran” Elizabeth Rojeski
| May 17, 2019
Frances “Fran” Elizabeth Rojeski, 87, of McKinley, died Tuesday, May...
Ersline “Corky” Marie Milanovich
| May 17, 2019
Ersline “Corky” Marie Milanovich, 89, of Hibbing, passed away Thursday,...
Feature
The freedom of speech — and — the speech of freedom
By David E. Ackerson
HTF Contributor | May 17, 2019
Origins “Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society” is the 2019...
Come celebrate National Sauna Day on June 8
By Jennifer Osufsen
HTF Staff Writer | May 17, 2019
Embarrass, Minnesota is famously known as “The Cold Spot” of...
UWNEMN President’s Corner: Bean counter to Buddy Backpack supporter
By Paul Janssen
UWNEMN | May 17, 2019
CHISHOLM — For a long time, I didn’t really like...
Business
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...
Eveleth Area Community Foundation announces grants
| May 10, 2019
EVELETH — The Eveleth Area Community Foundation (EACF) Fund has granted over $11,000 to nonprofit organizations serving the Eveleth-Gilbert community during its recently completed 2019 grant round. “We were all...
PolyMet Mining announces filing of preliminary prospectus
| May 10, 2019
PolyMet Mining Corp. (“PolyMet” or the “company”) (TSX: POM; NYSE American: PLM) has filed a short form preliminary prospectus with securities regulatory authorities in each of the Canadian provinces, and...
Focus on Veterans
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
In celebration of 65 years in business, Sammy’s Pizza chose to give back to an organization close to their hearts—the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). A...
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...
To honor veterans andd their families…
| April 26, 2019
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that its National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is partnering with Carry The Load, a nonprofit organization that...
Home & Garden Tips
A spring craft combining fantasy and fun
| May 17, 2019
Spring is a season of rebirth marked by flowers pushing...
Be alert to possibility of rhubarb poisoning
By Jo Bjerke
HTF Columnist | May 10, 2019
Frost-bitten rhubarb poses an increased risk of unintentional poisoning if...
Plants are also vulnerable to ozone
| May 3, 2019
Human beings are not the only living organisms vulnerable to...
Making the best of a short growing season
By Jo Bjerke
HTF Columnist | April 26, 2019
The growing season on the Iron Range is only a...
Preparing compost for the growing season
By Jo Bjerke
HTF Columnist | April 19, 2019
Compost is truly the best mulch and soil amendment for...
Pets
The love of a pet helps reduce stress
| May 17, 2019
Last year, a majority of Americans reported experiencing stress “during...
Nurturing harmony between your cats and dogs
| May 10, 2019
The age-old phrase “fighting like cats and dogs” does not...
Preventing dog-related lawn damage
| May 3, 2019
Dogs love spending time outdoors. Dog owners with yards know...
B.A.R.K. Program gets kids excited about reading
| May 3, 2019
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest dog registry,...
Readers share their love of special pets
| April 26, 2019
EDITOR’S NOTE: April is National Pet Month. Our pets capture...
