Renewing a wedding dress

By Gerri Podrug
HTF Contributor | November 28, 2019

We’ve all attended weddings as a guest or have been...

The 10th annual Small Business Saturday is Nov. 30

| November 28, 2019

It’s the time of year when newspapers thicken with sales...

Festival of Trees Twilight Holiday Parade Nov. 23

Photos by Paul Pluskwik/PK Images. | November 28, 2019

Free music programs shared at area libraries

| November 28, 2019

IRON RANGE — The Arrowhead Library System presents Good Vibrations...

Albertsons use BER grant to renovate downtown Cook building

| November 28, 2019

COOK — Located just off of the main street, the 3,100-square-foot building was constructed in the early 1950’s as a grocery store. It eventually became home to the local newspaper,...

Alworth Fund presents three Lifetime Achievement Awards

| November 28, 2019

The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund, which celebrated its 70th year in 2019, recently presented three former scholarship recipients with Lifetime Achievement Awards. Alve Erickson, Ph.D., is a...

Grants help address community housing concerns

Staff | November 28, 2019

IRON RANGE — The communities of Aitkin, Cherry, Grand Rapids, McKinley, Tower and Virginia were awarded grants by Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation for removal of 10 blighted residential structures...

Social Security benefits will increase in 2020 to accommodate COLA

By Brian Rudolph and Rhonda Whitenack | November 28, 2019

Each year, we announce the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). By law, federal benefits increase when the cost of living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index...

Vitamin E acetate found in 2019 illicit vaping products; not in 2018 products

| November 28, 2019

Testing by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Public Health Laboratory has found that samples of vaping products from 2019, including some from patients with serious lung injuries, contained vitamin...

Equipment fleet enhanced, new power supply added

| November 22, 2019

HIBBING — Hibbing-based Cast Corporation enhanced its equipment fleet and added a new power supply to further its position in the national tooling, casting and production manufacturing market. The new...

Local governments must set final tax levies by Dec. 30

| November 22, 2019

The Minnesota Department of Revenue annually releases a list of the preliminary maximum property tax levies that have been reported by local governments and have been passed by local school...

St. Louis County seeks levy input at public meetings

| November 22, 2019

VIRGINIA/DULUTH — The St. Louis County Board will hold two public meetings to receive comments on its 2020 proposed tax levy and operating budget. The first meeting will be held...

How local businesses give back to their communities

| November 22, 2019

Small businesses are booming. Information from the Small Business Administration and the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Entrepreneurs says that small businesses, or firms with fewer than 500 workers,...

A beautiful tribute to veterans

By Dawn Heisel
HTF Contributor | November 28, 2019

The quilt on display at the Virginia Public Library during the month of November is a study in patriotic themes and colors in honor of...

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,...

DAV employer’s guide

By Bryan Lett
dav.org | November 22, 2019

Hiring veterans can bolster a company’s bottom line, and “The Veteran Advantage: DAV Guide to Hiring and Retaining Veterans with Disabilities,” recently relaunched in honor...

VA renews partnership with Y-USA to expand health services to veterans

| November 22, 2019

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently renewed a nationwide partnership with Y-USA that focuses on whole health to enhance services available that promote...

For veterans, military service members and their families

| November 15, 2019

In celebration of Veterans Day, Western Governors University (WGU) is offering $75,000 in scholarships to veterans, active-duty military, reservists and military families who are interested...

Veterans can now access their health info through Health Records on iPhone

| November 15, 2019

In honor of Veterans Month this November, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is rolling out nationwide access for veterans to their VA health...

How to make holiday wreaths the easy way

| November 28, 2019

There are many different ways to decorate homes and businesses...

Enjoy time outdoors – even when it’s cold!

| November 22, 2019

The amount of time people spend outdoors has dramatically decreased,...

Tips on gearing up for the hunting season

| November 15, 2019

 Big game and migratory bird hunting are a billiondollar industry...

How to equip a home kitchen knife collection

| November 8, 2019

 Knives are a key tool in kitchens, whether those kitchens...

Why dogs drag their behinds on the floor

By Jen Gabbard | November 28, 2019

Haveyounoticedyour dog dragging their butt across the floor or grass?...

American Kennel Club celebrates 135 years

| November 22, 2019

On September 17, 1884, a group of 12 dedicated sportsmen...

Suggested holiday gifts for four-legged family members

| November 22, 2019

Holiday shoppers who are busy making lists and checking them...

Ways to introduce and transition pet foods

| November 15, 2019

 The food a companion animal is eating today may not...

Tips on safe holiday entertaining in pet-friendly households

| November 15, 2019

The holidays are a time to spend with friends and...

Choosing safe and durable dog chew toys

| November 8, 2019

 Most dogs explore and learn about their world with their...