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A new baby, family, warmer weather and Chick-fil-A

A fun five-day trip brings me closer to my southern home

By Jennifer Osufsen
HTF Columnist

Healthy for Life

December’s light leads the way with rays of wonder and joy

By Julie Asbach
HTF Columnist

SALLYWORLD:

Sally celebrates the season with fake snow and flashbacks of motherhood

By Sally Yuccas
HTF Columnist

MASSAGE FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Massage may help with depression

By Susan Santi
HTF Columnist

Grown on The Range: Farm to School program is helping area students grow

By Marlise Riffel
HTF Columnist

This month in Minnesota history

| December 6, 2019

Dec. 1 1855: At the Washington Navy Yard, Susan L....

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Since 1924, Thanksgiving Day is parade time in New York City

| November 28, 2019

The annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City,...

THIS MONTH IN MINNESOTA HISTORY

| November 22, 2019

EDITOR’S NOTE: Part 1 of This Month in Minnesota History...

Range Broom Factory: 1920 – 1943

A unique Chisholm business employed men with vision loss

By Tucker Nelson
HTF Staff Writer | November 15, 2019

Workers pose with brooms they made at the Range Broom...

This month in Minnesota history

| November 8, 2019

Nov. 1 1841: Father Lucien Galtier dedicates his log church...

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Greenway area upgrades recreation arena

| December 6, 2019

COLERAINE — The Hodgins-Berardo Arena in Coleraine upgraded its heaters and sound system and made ADA accessibility improvements to an interior walkway/viewing deck and ice viewing windows. Considered a historic...

LCP members to benefit from credit retirement

| December 6, 2019

GRAND RAPIDS — Lake Country Power members will see a credit printed on their December billing statement after Lake Country Power’s board of directors authorized a retirement of $4.4 million...

Northland Foundation awards grants to child care projects

Staff | December 6, 2019

NORTHEAST MN —An $85,000 Child Care Economic Development Grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), along with $5,000 from the Northland Foundation’s grant funds, has been...

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...

A friend’s final favor

By Matt Saintsing
DAV.org | December 6, 2019

When Vicki Walters’ husband passed away unexpectedly in March, she was left in a tailspin of heartache and uncertainty. “Michael was always a provider and...

VA and Pet Partners bring therapy animal services to more veterans

| December 6, 2019

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) partnered with nonprofit organization Pet Partners last month to help improve quality of life, social engagement and health...

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...