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On the loose in San Francisco

By Dana Sanders
HTF Contributor | October 11, 2019

“And California dreamin’ is becomin’ a reality” —“Creeque Alley” by...

$24 million investment event Oct. 15 in Cook

| October 11, 2019

COOK — After 16 months of construction, the St. Louis...

Special BOGO tickets available for veterans, military personnel

| October 11, 2019

GRAND RAPIDS — Popular regional band The Fabulous Armadillos bring...

During Fire Prevention Week, don’t underestimate the risk

| October 11, 2019

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) declared “Not Every Hero...

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...

Sale features more than 80 properties, including 10 houses

| October 4, 2019

ST. LOUIS COUNTY — More than 80 properties are set to be auctioned off by St. Louis County on Thursday, Oct. 10. The live auction begins at 10 a.m. at...

Historic steam train stays on track with NRRI clean fuel trial

By June Breneman
NRRI | October 4, 2019

Steam locomotives built the America we know today. And fossil coal powered those economic engines of change. But more change is coming. This summer, NRRI’s torrefied solid biofuel— a roasted,...

State labor market remains tight

| October 4, 2019

Minnesota employers reported 146,513 job vacancies in the second quarter of 2019, the highest total on record and an indication that the state’s labor market remains tight, according to figures...

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...

Tells the stories from 26 veterans

By Sandra Butalla
HTF Contributor | October 4, 2019

EDITOR’S NOTE: S. (Sandra) Fabian Butalla shares information here about her third book “We Are Not Invisible,” which includes the stories of 26 women veterans...

Apply now for the 2019 Mike Colalillo Medal of Honor Scholarship

| September 27, 2019

ST. LOUIS COUNTY — Veterans Memorial Hall, a program of the St. Louis County Historical Society, announces its 2019 Mike Colalillo Medal of Honor Scholarship....

VFW is now accepting applications for its Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship

| September 27, 2019

EVELETH — The Auxiliary to Mesaba Range Eveleth VFW, Post 1172, recently announced that the VFW is now accepting applications from veterans and service members...