Robot aids surgeries at Essentia Health-Virginia

By Louie St. George III
HTF Contributor | January 22, 2021

VIRGINIA — At Essentia Health, we believe all of our...

Choose the emergency response system that’s right for you

By Wendy Chupurdia
HTF Contributor | January 22, 2021

A personal emergency response system, or PERS, is a device...

Fairview Range virtual visits

| January 22, 2021

Sometimes the greatest advances in medical technology do not feel...

Regenerative medicine is advancing health care in diverse ways

By Susan Buckles
Mayo Clinic News Network | January 22, 2021

Regenerative medicine contributed to patient care in 2020 more than...

University of Minnesota Medical School launches COVID-19 vaccine trial

| January 22, 2021

TWIN CITIES — The University of Minnesota Medical School announced...

Top baby names of 2020: national and local favorites

| January 22, 2021

BabyCenter , a leading pregnancy and parenting digital resource, released...

Photo

| January 22, 2021

A curious pine marten observes a local photographer. Pine martens,...

A thoughtful card and a nail biting update

By Tucker Nelson
HTF Editor | January 22, 2021

In our January 1 edition, I wrote an article about...

Capturing winter beauty

| January 22, 2021

A crisp, clear winter day captured by a local photographer....

Baby born in Virginia on New Year’s Day

| January 15, 2021

Avery Quinn Miller was born at 5:31 p.m. on Friday,...

Arrowhead region initiative aims to thank frontline workers

Grants helped small business expansion in downtown Hibbing

Hooked on Itasca

Ruby’s Pantry to distribute curbside

IRHS to host virtual pandemic discussion

Trinity Lutheran Church to host sloppy joe meal

Businesses receive more aid

| January 22, 2021

STATEWIDE — Governor Tim Walz on January 14 announced the Minnesota Department of Revenue has issued $67.3 million in COVID-19 Business Relief Payments to 3,891 eligible businesses in Minnesota. The...

Minnesota Displaced Homemaker Program changes its name

| January 22, 2021

NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA — In August 2020, the Minnesota Displaced Homemaker Program changed its name to the Minnesota Family Resiliency Partnership. While the name has changed, the need for support in...

Helping dentists, improving rural dental care

| January 22, 2021

NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA — Two dentists recently relocated to northeastern Minnesota to practice dentistry and help alleviate a dental shortage in northeastern Minnesota. Both were recipients of the Martha Mordini Rukavina...

Enter 2021 with a plan

By Betsy Olivanti
HTF Contributor | January 15, 2021

2020 was a crazy year with a worldwide pandemic affecting many aspects of most small businesses. New executive orders needed to be evaluated, funding programs and grants had to be...

Cook thrift shop wins community award

| January 15, 2021

COOK — Lake Country Power selected the Cook Area Health Care Auxiliary Thrift Shop of Cook as the winner of its annual Touchstone Energy® Community Award. The co-op chose this...

Co-op customers contribute to Care Partners

| January 15, 2021

VIRGINIA — Natural Harvest Food Co-op (NHFC) customers donated $1,195.76 to Care Partners in December. The donations will be used to provide financial assistance to individuals and families facing cancer...

THE REMNANT AND THE REVENANT

By Leo Wilenius
HTF Contributor | January 22, 2021

Local reader reviews inspiring book The Storm on our Shores

By Mark Roalson
HTF Contributor | January 22, 2021

Why music matters

By Daniel Melby
HTF Contributor | January 22, 2021

Doug’s new method of toasting taters in a campfire goes awry

By Doug Nelson
HTF Contributor | January 22, 2021

Hometown Focus Recipes

| January 22, 2021

Hometown Focus Recipes

| January 15, 2021

Hometown Focus Recipes

| January 7, 2021

VA celebrates 75 years of the Veterans Health Administration

| January 22, 2021

This year, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) commemorates 75 years of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). Originally established in 1946 as the Department...

Applications now accepted for 2021 National Veterans Wheelchair Games

By Mike Molina
VA.gov | January 22, 2021

VA and Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) are hosting the 40th National Veterans Wheelchair Games in New York City, August 8-13, 2021. Applications from eligible...

For older, rural and homelessomeless veterans…

Staff | January 15, 2021

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced its Digital Divide Consult has helped more than 12,000 veterans obtain internet access or a video-capable...

VA publishes final rule to improve delivery of prosthetic and sensory aids services

| January 15, 2021

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently published a final rule to establish and clarify eligibility for prosthetic and rehabilitative items and services available...

VA, Fitbit help support veteran health and wellness during COVID-19 pandemic

| January 15, 2021

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced this week a new initiative with Fitbit that will provide eligible veterans, caregivers and VA staff with...

Giving back to those who gavegave…

| January 7, 2021

Smiling World War II veteran before a Stearman airplane ride. Submitted photo.The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to show its support for Operation...