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Columns
National Weather Service mulls alert changes as warm and dry spell lingers
By Dave Anderson
HTF Columnist
Range History
Established in 1975, water is a major feature of this park
Voyageurs National Park: It’s Minnesota’s only national parkBy Karl Nycklemoe
MNopedia | July 2, 2020
Voyageurs National Park is located on the Minnesota–Ontario international border...
THIS WEEK IN RANGE HISTORY
Fire destroys Eveleth’s first high school building in June 1908| June 26, 2020
EDITOR’S NOTE: If I could hop in a DeLorean and...
Historical views of Cook from the 1930s, 1950s, and 1970s
| June 19, 2020
A bird’s-eye view of Cook in the 1930s. The Comet...
Cook remembrances… a look through our HTF story archives
| June 12, 2020
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IRON RANGES OF MINNESOTA, 1909
The neighboring villages of Mountain Iron, Buhl and KinneyStaff | June 5, 2020
Looking north on Mountain Avenue in Mt. Iron, 1901. Photos...
Contributor
Blessings from nature
Sometimes what you need can be found in your backyardBy Debbie Lamphere
HTF Contributor | July 2, 2020
Camp Come Again
Is it survival training for the real world?By Leo Wilenius
HTF Contributor | July 2, 2020
Musings from the cabin
Rod finds entertainment from nature at his lakeside officeBy Pastor Rod Tuomi
HTF Contributor | July 2, 2020
The Ponds visit Kawishiwi Falls
Betty and Randy take a fun day trip to enjoy nature near ElyBy Betty Pond
HTF Contributor | June 26, 2020
Feature
Arrowhead Library System launches TumbleBookLibrary collection for kids
Staff | July 2, 2020
MT. IRON — The Arrowhead Library System announced the availability...
Celebrate July 4th—our nation’s birthday
Staff | July 2, 2020
On July 4, 1776, the 13 colonies claimed their independence...
Free boat-in and beach concert July 3 at Tioga Beach
| July 2, 2020
GRAND RAPIDS — With limited Independence Day celebrations throughout the...
FOCUS ON PHOTOGRAPHERS
| July 2, 2020
EDITOR’S NOTE: This month’s Focus on Photographer highlights the work...
United Way kicks off Summer of Action in Coleraine
| July 2, 2020
COLERAINE — In 2020 United Way’s largest volunteer initiative is...
Business
For Frontier Communications customers
| July 2, 2020
STATEWIDE — July 20 is the final day to apply for rebates or bill credits for past and current Frontier Communications customers. Former and current Frontier Communications customers may be...
Four in 10 households have yet to respond to 2020 Census
| July 2, 2020
With about four in 10 households having yet to respond to the 2020 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau announced on Tuesday that it is on track to conduct multiple follow-up...
2020 season runs July 4 – 27
Staff | June 26, 20201 comments
IRON RANGE — The Northern Lights Music Festival announces its 17th season of bringing classical music to the Iron Range, much of it outdoors, from July 4 to July 27....
Minnesota State welcomes students back with tuition freeze
| June 26, 20201 comments
STATEWIDE — The colleges and universities of Minnesota State are ready to welcome students, both back to campus as well as online, and are greeting them with a freeze on...
Focus on Veterans
The Soldiers and Sailorsailors MemorialMemorial, St.St Paul
By Peter J. DeCarlo
MNopedia | July 2, 2020
Designed to commemorate people who served in the U.S. military during the Civil War, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in St. Paul (sometimes called the...
VA reaches 1M veterans through weekly tele-town hall meetings
| July 2, 2020
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) has reached more than 1 million veterans and family members through...
VA MISSION Act updatedate
| June 26, 2020
The VA MISSION Act—historic legislation aimed at expanding access to and improving the quality of care for veterans—went into effect in June 2019. Now, a...
VA’s VR&E service changes its name to better reflect veterans’ needs
| June 26, 2020
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) service announced last week it’s changing its name to Veteran Readiness and Employment...
Multimillion-dollar grantrant to help reach veterans in rural areas
| June 19, 2020
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced this month it is teaming with the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation to build new programs to enable...
VA national cemeteries resume committal and memorial services
| June 19, 2020
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) national cemeteries resumed committal services June 9 in all but two VA national cemeteries. VA national cemeteries will contact...
Home & Garden Tips
Pollinators: an important part of gardens
| July 2, 2020
A thriving backyard garden requires homeowners to take steps to...
Tips on repairing bare spots in the lawn
| June 26, 2020
Caring for a lawn to keep it lush and green...
Setting up and maintaining a bird bath
| June 19, 2020
Although pedestal style bird baths are attractive, baths closer to...
Planting blueberries to harvest at home
| June 12, 2020
A trip to the produce aisle at a local grocery...
Tips on the proper way to mulch gardens
| June 5, 2020
Landscape features vary significantly from house to house. Some homeowners...
Pets
Keep pets cool and safe during hot weather
| July 2, 2020
Summer may be a time for vacations and recreational activities...
Reasons and advantages to purchase pet health insurance
| July 2, 2020
When it comes to their pets, many pet owners will...
Preparing your pet as you return to work
| June 26, 2020
As states and municipalities begin the process of opening up...
How to recognize the signs of separation anxiety in dogs
| June 26, 2020
Puppies make great additions to a household. Parents often find...
Safety first when driving with pets in the car
| June 19, 2020
Many people can recognize the familiar image of a car...
How to recognize the signs of separation anxiety in dogs
| June 19, 2020
Dogs are loyal and beloved companions that make great household...
