Publish an obituary in Hometown Focus

WHAT IS PUBLISHED FOR FREE:

  • HTF will publish a full obituary and a photo (if desired) on our website free of charge.
  • HTF will publish an abbreviated obituary (no photos) in the print edition of the newspaper free of charge.

HOW TO PAY FOR A FULL OBITURARY:

  • A full obituary and a photo (if desired) published in the print edition of the newspaper is charged by the column inch.
  • Once HTF receives the obituary, photo and your request for a full obituary, we will provide you with the cost prior to publication.
  • Payment is due prior to publication and can be handled by phone if paying with a credit card.

The deadline for submission of the print edition obituaries (both full and abbreviated) is first thing Thursday morning, although sooner is always better.

Please email: editor@htfnews.us

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Mesabi Humane Society



Harvest Luncheon in Biwabik



BIWABIK – The Biwabik United Church of Christ will hold their Harvest Luncheon on Saturday, Nov 5., at 11 a.m. A Soup and Salad Luncheon will feature Chicken Wild Rice Soup, Bean and Ham Soup and a Salad Bar. There will also be a bake sale, crafts, quilts, and raffles featuring “Mason Jar” Treasures.

Virginia native inducted into Gustavus Athletics Hall of Fame



The Gustavus Adolphus College Athletics Department has chosen nine individuals for induction into its Athletics Hall of Fame. The 2011 inductees include Todd Anderson ’95 (Soccer), Amanda Murdock Diehl ’92 (Gymnastics), Jay Klagge ’92 (Basketball), Tracy Erickson McMorrow ’95 (Tennis), Scott Moe ’95 (Golf), Laura LeVander Peters ’96 (Softball), Bryan Ripken ’94 (Swimming), Colleen Barland Sherman ’96 (Soccer), and Owen […]

Out of the Blue




It’s Movember, and you know what that means. Mustaches! Or, moustaches! (Count me confused. There/their/they’re are two ways to spell that word?) The mo’-growing event was started by a group of Adelaide, Australia men in 1999 and raises money for men’s health issues, mainly prostate cancer and depression. Twins’ pitcher Carl Pavano enjoys the event so much that he celebrates […]

DNR offer 15 parcels of land for sale



The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering 15 parcels of land for sale at a public auction scheduled for Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. The oral auction will be at the DNR Brainerd area office, 1601 Minnesota Drive, Brainerd, MN 56401. Parcels are mainly located in the northern portion of the state including, […]

YMCA offering School’s Out Day



MT. IRON – The Mesabi Family YMCA is offering a School’s Out Day on Friday, Nov. 11. Children in grades K – 6 are invited to spend a fun-filled day at the Y. Swimming, gym time, group activities, games, arts and crafts and much more. Children can be dropped off as early as 6:30 a.m. and must be picked up […]

Summer 9-Ball

Standings 10/24

A DivisionPoppers………………………………… 478R Bar I………………………………….. 473Oasis……………………………………. 463Riders Riff Raff………………………. 450Rudy’s………………………………….. 408The 218-Twist Throttle……………… 399Y’or Mudders Place…………………. 396Good Ol Days Demons…………….. 396B DivisionKrossroads Krew……………………. 505Sleeves…………………………………. 488Krossroads I………………………….. 479Fear of GOD(GoodOlDays)………… 453The 218………………………………… 445 Boondocks……………………………. 427Alpine Bar……………………………… 416Mt Iron American Legion………….. 405Sportspage Deep Pockets………… 401Intentional Mirage……………………. 401 9 Ball Runouts: Jason Strong, Ryna Erjavec, Pizza 9 Ball Breaks: Travis Edblom, Jason Strong, […]

Football Schedule



PLAZA BOWL BOWLING SCORES



Trimmerettes: Flaimer’s 28 12 Deb’s Catering 24 16 Spring Creek 24 16 Rustic Rock 22 18 Plaza Bowl 20 20 Nick’s Bar 20 20 Ed’s Body Shop 16 24 Hi Series-Women: Lex McDonald, 538; Hi Game-Women: Nancy Lamppa & Char Prebeg, 190; Hi Game- Team: Flaimer’s, 763; Hi Series-Team: Flaimers, 2120. Merchant’s: Orv’s 114.5 74.5 BG’s 111.5 77.5 Perrault Home […]