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Arrowhead Center celebrates 50 years: “It takes a village”

By Bonnie McDowell
HTF Contributor | February 8, 2019

The Arrowhead Center in Virginia celebrates its 50th year of...

THIS MONTH IN MINNESOTA HISTORY

| February 1, 2019

The pink-and-white lady slipper was named the state flower in...

Monday, Jan. 21, 2019

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

| January 18, 2019

Illustration by Max Thieman.Martin Luther King, Jr. (Jan. 15, 1929...

THIS MONTH IN MINNESOTA HISTORY

| January 11, 2019

JAN. 1 1840: Lawrence Taliaferro, tired of bribery attempts by...

How immigrants and refugees have shaped Minnesota

Immigrants and refugees: connecting past and present

By Saengmany Ratsabout
MNopedia | January 4, 2019

The history of Minnesota, its statehood, and immigration are closely...

Event slated for Saturday, March 2; family activities planned

Annual Lake Vermilion Pond Hockey Championship returns

By Jared Bangs
HTF Contributor | February 15, 2019

The children’s classic, Anne of Green Gables

A book club’s reading selection was unexpectedly delightful!

By Betty Pond
HTF Contributor | February 8, 2019

Maps, trails and directions of writing

By Leo Wilenius
HTF Contributor | February 8, 2019

Annual AAUW Book Sale: It’s not your average book sale!

By Chris Magnusson
HTF Contributor | February 1, 2019

Melvin R. Luloff

| February 15, 2019

Melvin R. Luloff, 79, of Lake Vermilion-Cook, passed away unexpectedly...

Kathleen Therese (VonderHaar) Elverum

| February 15, 2019

Kathleen Therese (VonderHaar) Elverum, 73 of Lake Leander, Britt, MN,...

Marcella B. Aslakson

| February 15, 2019

Marcella B. Aslakson, 98, of Hibbing died Friday, Feb. 1,...

Mark Forrest Abramson

| February 15, 2019

Mark Forrest Abramson, 55, of Britt, passed away on Tuesday,...

Kay E. Salo (Hochstetler)

| February 15, 2019

Kay E. Salo (Hochstetler), 76, passed away Friday, Feb. 8,...

Patricia Jean (Palmer) Wickett

| February 15, 2019

Patricia Jean (Palmer) Wickett, 87, of Virginia, formerly of Babbitt,...

Dr. James Nicholas Matchefts

| February 15, 2019

Dr. James Nicholas Matchefts, DDS, 82, of Eveleth died peacefully...

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Education commissioner kicks off listening tour in Hibbing

| February 15, 2019

HIBBING – Newly appointed Department of Education Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker began a listening tour on Friday, Jan. 25 at her alma mater Hibbing High School (HHS). She was joined...

BCBSMN award acknowledges work to combat childcare crisis

| February 15, 2019

DULUTH – The Northland Foundation has received a Trailblazer Award for its work combatting the childcare crisis in Greater Minnesota. The award was presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of...

Northland Foundation awards 45 grants totaling $525,624 in northeastern Minnesota

| February 15, 2019

In the last quarter of 2018, the Northland Foundation made 45 grants to benefit people and communities in the counties of Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Lake, Koochiching and St. Louis....

More than 90 parcels, including waterfront properties, available

| February 8, 2019

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – More than 90 tax forfeited properties are set to be auctioned off by St. Louis County on Feb. 14. The list features more than a dozen...

Sponsors for 2019 Summer Food Service Program now sought

| February 8, 2019

During the school year, many Minnesota families depend on free or reduced-price meals their children get at school to provide nourishment. When school is out for the summer, the United...

Frandsen Bank & Trust among banks honored for their community involvement

| February 8, 2019

VIRGINIA – The Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA) has recognized 35 Minnesota banks for their community involvement. Banks play a vital role in their communities and to honor and recognize their...

Free tax preparation sites to be available across Minnesota

| February 1, 2019

With income tax season now open, the Minnesota Department of Revenue announced that over 200 sites will be offering free tax assistance for those filing income tax and property tax...

Marjorie Sella retires from USDA’s NRCS after after a 31-year career

| February 1, 2019

Marge SellaMarjorie “Marge” Sella, district conservationist for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in northern St. Louis and Itasca counties retired Jan. 31. A Nashwauk native, Sella received her B.S....

St. Louis County social worker receives first of its kind award from the ICWA Advisory Council

| February 1, 2019

Andrea LarsonST. LOUIS COUNTY – St. Louis County social worker Andrea Larson has been recognized by the Minnesota Indian Child Welfare (ICWA) Advisory Council with its first ever Social Worker...

Like all good things…

| February 15, 2019

BIWABIK – The United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) announced this month that its Rampage at the Ridge event at Giants Ridge in Biwabik is...

VFW Post 1720 hosting Honor Flight Northland fundraiser Feb. 23

| February 15, 2019

GRAND RAPIDS – A fundraiser for Honor Flight Northland will be held on Saturday, Feb. 23, from 4 – 8 p.m. at VFW Post 1720...

Wilkie: VA plans to revolutionize health care as we

By Robert Wilkie
Secretary of Veterans Affairs | February 8, 2019

The past two years have been an exciting time for veterans and for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VA has enacted more reforms across...

VA, DAV to co-host National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic in Colorado

| February 8, 2019

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced this month that the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic will take place March 31 – April 5...

Several pieces of legislation affect military taxpayers

| February 1, 2019

Service members will likely see a reduction in their tax bills this year as a number of changes to the tax code come into effect....

NVS is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year

| January 25, 2019

VFW National Veterans Service employees (l. to r.) Mike Figlioli, Dawn Jirak and Ryan Gallucci stand outside the Department of Veterans Affairs national office in...