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Range Broom Factory: 1920 – 1943

A unique Chisholm business employed men with vision loss

By Tucker Nelson
HTF Staff Writer | November 15, 2019

CHISHOLM — Nearly 100 years ago, a blind woman from...

This month in Minnesota history

| November 8, 2019

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

Eveleth News excerpts

Stories from the Iron Range Historical Society archives

| November 1, 2019

First grade students at Eveleth’s Lincoln School in 1917. 1st...

Notes on the early history of Eveleth

Dr. C. W. More reminisces about Eveleth in the 1890s

Staff | November 1, 2019

Dr. More and his horse-drawn sleigh, 1890s. Photos courtesy of...

This month in Minnesota history

| October 18, 2019

While running for a third term in office, United States...

Mesabi Outdoor Adventures updates

Community-based outdoor recreation program is growing

By Bret Alexander
HTF Contributor | November 15, 2019

Luck? Fate? A love story

A chance encounter in Finland was a lesson in synchronicity

By Shirley Johnson
HTF Contributor | November 8, 2019

Nov. 28: Sharing the joy of Thanksgiving A Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner is offered at St. Leo’s Hall in Hibbing

By Pastor Rod Tuomi
HTF Contributor | November 8, 2019

FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHERS

This month's photographer spotlight: Terry Johnson of Bovey, MN.

| November 8, 2019

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Serving clients since 1919

By Mary Junnila
HTF Contributor | November 15, 2019

The Duluth-based Lighthouse Center for Vision Loss has been serving...

Many people take these lesser-known senses for granted

By Jennifer Osufsen
HTF Staff Writer | November 15, 2019

“Mary stepped out onto her porch into the bright light...

Say what? (My attempt at humor)

By Tucker Nelson
HTF Staff Writer | November 15, 2019

I’m deaf in my left ear. When I tell people...

Do I need a hearing aid?

By Paula Christy
HTF Contributor | November 15, 2019

As we age, we often find that one of our...

An alternative treatment

By Kelly Grinsteinner
HTF Contributor | November 15, 2019

It fits in the palm of your hand or easily...

Some surprising facts about the five senses

| November 15, 2019

HEARING: The sense of hearing is actually due to a...

Talk about climate change at Cook event on Nov. 20

| November 15, 2019

COOK — Talking about the climate crisis with family, friends,...

Christmas parade in Ely Nov. 30

| November 15, 2019

ELY — Each year, the Ely Chamber of Commerce coordinates...

Dream Machines Motor Club donates to United Way’s Buddy Backpack program

| November 15, 2019

The Dream Machines Motor Club recently donated $1,000 to support...

The ABCs of beneficiaries: it is not a task to be taken lightly

| November 15, 2019

Brought to you by Daniel Rabideaux in conjunction with Lincoln Financial Advisors* When you buy life insurance or an annuity, join an employer’s retirement plan, or open an Individual Retirement...

Minnesota receives more than $105 million for heating assistance

| November 15, 2019

The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced that the state’s Energy Assistance Program is receiving more than $105 million ($105,716,913) in federal funding to help lowincome Minnesotans pay their heating bills...

Range Environmental Drilling grows through equipment modernization

| November 8, 2019

HIBBING — Range Environmental Drilling (RED) acquired a new piece of advanced equipment through a loan guaranty with Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation. The Hibbing-based, veteranowned and operated company secured...

Snowmaking begins at Giants Ridge

| November 8, 2019

BIWABIK — Giants Ridge began snowmaking for the 2019-2020 winter sports season on Tuesday evening, Oct. 30. “Our staff will be working around the clock getting ready for the upcoming...

Edina Realty opens office in Virginia

| November 8, 2019

VIRGINIA — Edina Realty, a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate and the largest residential real estate company in Minnesota and western Wisconsin, announced that it is expanding into the Virginia market. The...

Alumni association announces MRC 2019-20 scholarship recipients

| November 8, 2019

Mesabi Range College Alumni Association announced its 2019-2020 scholarship recipients. Those receiving scholarships—pictured in the back row (l. to r.)—are: Trevor Mattson, the VJC Payback Scholarship; Titus Boone, the F.B....

Great Northern Radio Show in Hibbing on Nov. 9

| November 1, 2019

Jillian Rae, singer/songwriter performing on Nov. 9 Great Northern Radio Show. Submitted photo.HIBBING — The Great Northern Radio Show will return to Hibbing for a Saturday, Nov. 9, live broadcast...

Ely ramps up mountain biking system

| November 1, 20191 comments

ELY — A new mountain bike skills trail loop opened at Ely’s Hidden Valley Recreation Area where riders can practice and hone their bike handling techniques. The loop is slightly...

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...

VA video series teaches veterans how to use new tool to file disability claims online

| November 15, 2019

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is transforming the way veterans learn about and apply for benefits earned, through a new video tutorial completed...

Chisholm to host The Wall That Heals exhibit

| November 8, 2019

CHISHOLM — United Way of Northeastern Minnesota’s (UWNEMN) United for Veterans committee is pleased to announce that its application to make Chisholm a stop on...

VFW UnMet Needs Program provides military families with financial assistance

| November 8, 2019

The Auxiliary to Mesaba Range Eveleth, VFW Post 1172, advises that the VFW UnMet Needs Program provides financial assistance to service members and military families...