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Arrowhead show features gear, guides and a grizzly exhibit

| October 18, 2019

DULUTH — Hometown Focus is excited to be the official...

EGHS to present historical drama Oct. 24, 25, 27

By Tucker Nelson
HTF Staff Writer | October 18, 2019

EVELETH — The Eveleth-Gilbert Drama Department is proud to present...

An eccentric personality, multi-talented

By Dawn Heisel
HTF Contributor | October 18, 2019

VIRGINIA — The October quilt selected for exhibit at the...

There was local food and fun at the Iron Range Pasty Festival

| October 18, 2019

Rutabaga bowling—using locally grown enormous rutabagas from Elm Creek Farm...

Northland Foundation assumes role of host for Northeast MN Small Business Development Center

| October 18, 2019

The Northland Foundation has stepped into the role of host for the Northeast Minnesota Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in partnership with the former host, the University of Minnesota Duluth....

Tax forfeited land auction results in nearly $600,000 in sales in St. Louis County

| October 18, 2019

ST. LOUIS COUNTY — Nearly three dozen formerly tax forfeited properties are now back in private ownership following last week’s St. Louis County tax forfeited property auction. Altogether, 34 properties...

Customers note: Don’t fall for scam phone calls

| October 18, 2019

Customers of Minnesota Power are reporting an unusually high number of scam phone calls in which the caller poses as a Minnesota Power representative and demands customers use a credit...

Be prepared: Apply for a REAL ID now

| October 18, 2019

Minnesotans with standard driver’s licenses or identification (ID) cards are strongly encouraged to consider applying for a REAL ID, so they’ll be prepared ahead of the U.S. Department of Homeland...

Minnesotans urged to prepare for the winter heating season

| October 11, 2019

Winter is just around the corner and the Department of Commerce is urging Minnesotans to prepare for the cold before it is here to stay. Below are tips and resources...

#BeCyberSmart: Tips to Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.

| October 11, 2019

The 16th annual National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) kicked off Oct. 1, with a new message to Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT., reminding everyone of the role we all...

Begin with these five strategies

| October 11, 2019

Ours is a busy society where everyone is moving from place to place quite rapidly, whether at school, home or work. As a result, many people may feel that there...

The Lake Vermilion Trail Board

| October 11, 2019

LAKE VERMILION — The Lake Vermilion Trail Joint Powers Board is recruiting for a part-time executive director. Interested applicants can find the position description and additional information on www.lakevermiliontrail.org and...

The Right Talent, Right now

| October 11, 2019

Held each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a national campaign that raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America’s workers...

With a global focus on suicide prevention

| October 18, 2019

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) joined organizations, communities, leaders and mental health professionals to observe World Mental Health Day on Thursday, Oct. 10....

MN Legislature adopts Veterans Suicide Prevention & Awareness Day

| October 18, 2019

included the adoption of Veterans Suicide the first Saturday of October each year. The first event was held on Saturday, Oct. 5, from The U.S....

VA awards $14.8 million in adaptive sports grant funding for disabled veterans

| October 18, 2019

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently awarded $14.8 million in grants for adaptive sports programs benefitting veterans with disabilities and disabled members of...

MVP partners include veterans from all 50 states, and more

| October 11, 2019

Veterans can now join the Million Veteran Program online (MVP) as part of the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) effort to improve the lives...

VA and health care leaders create a call to action via suicide prevention task force

| October 11, 2019

The President’s Roadmap to Empower Veterans and End the National Tragedy of Suicide (PREVENTS) task force hosted a health care leadership meeting at the White...

Free Women Veterans Small Business Conference slated for Nov. 2

| October 11, 2019

MINNEAPOLIS — Women veterans and spouses of veterans are invited to a free women’s business miniconference designed to help you continue your journey to small...