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

DNR seeks input on grouse management



ST. PAUL – Citizens interested in Minnesota ruffed grouse and the habitat that supports them can now provide input on the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) proposed ruffed grouse longrange management plan. The public comment period, which is available online only, began Thursday, Nov. 17, and ends Monday, Dec. 19. With an average annual harvest rate of 519,000 grouse […]

DNR night flights combat illegal activity



The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is using its team of conservation officer pilots to identify shiners and other lawbreakers. “We fly at an altitude that allows us to get a good look at the landscape without being easily detected,” said Lt. Thomas Buker, a DNR conservation officer pilot since 2004. “You’d be surprised at how easy it is […]

Eveleth Area Community Foundation awards $3,000



EVELETH – The Eveleth Area Community Foundation Fund, an affiliate fund of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, has granted $3,000 to nonprofit organizations serving the Eveleth-Gilbert community for 2011. Established in 2008 the Eveleth Area Community Foundation has raised over $200,000 from area civic and businesses leaders. “We are all very excited about awarding these grants,” states Jon Marcaccini, […]

Knights Annual Advent Party in Chisholm



CHISHOLM – The Knights of Columbus Chisholm Council #3539 will have their Annual Advent Party on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. at the Monsignor Schiffer Social Hall (after the 5 p.m. Mass). An Italian motif dinner will be served for a free will offering and door prizes will be given out. If you have questions contact the Knights of […]

Upcoming events of Congregations Caring for the Earth



Congregations Caring for the Earth, an ecumenical, interfaith group of the congregations who have chosen to work together to help highlight in our congregations the connection between our faith and our relationship with this fragile earth, our island home, has the following events scheduled for December: Thursday, Dec. 8: “Clean Air, Climate, and Health” at St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Grand […]

MDC website named best in state for geneology



Once again, Family Tree Magazine, a magazine devoted to helping people trace their roots and uncover their family history, has named Minnesota Discovery Center’s website among the Best State Websites for Genealogy. The list appears in the December 2011 issue of Family Tree Magazine and honors the best websites that specialize in genealogy research for one of the 50 states. […]

Giants Ridge to open after Thanksgiving



BIWABIK – The Giants Ridge Mountain will open this Friday, Nov. 25, from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and will also be open the same hours Saturday and Sunday. Innsbruck, Sarajevo, and St. Moritz (Bunny Hill) will be open this weekend for alpine skiers and boarders. Cross country is still to be determined. A special opening day rate of $20 […]

Donate your used books to AAUW



HIBBING- Are your book shelves too crowded? The Hibbing Branch of the American Association of University Women (AAUW) will gladly accept your used books for their 41st annual book sale, which will be held at the Irongate Plaza on Hwy 169 in Hibbing, February 3-5, 2012. Hardcover and paperback books will be accepted in all categories, including children’s books. No […]

Award winning Finnish film at Kaleva Hall



VIRGINIA – An award winning Finnish film for the whole family about the magic of Christmas will be shown at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at Kaleva Hall, 125 North Third Street, Virginia. Through the life of an orphaned boy, the spirit of Christmas touches the entire village. The movie is dubbed in English and filmed against the breath taking […]

Give Thanks




Our forefathers recognized the importance of giving thanks for the blessing of a bountiful harvest that would sustain them for another year. The gathering of the community to share the gifts of the harvest during this Holiday seems to have gotten lost with the focus on Black Friday shopping. There are many less fortunate neighbors among us that rely on […]