There will not be a meeting for the Planning and Zoning Commission on June 25, 2012. The regular meetings of the Mountain Iron Public Safety & Health Board scheduled for Wednesday, June 27, 2012 and Wednesday, July 25, 2012, have been cancelled.
Summer event guide in HTF!
Dear Readers, Our 2012 Summer/Fall What’s Up Event Guide for the Iron Range is inserted in today’s edition of Hometown Focus. Events are listed chronologically, by community. So wherever you are, you can see what major summer events are taking place close to you, including 4th of July celebrations. Also included in the guide is information on special area attractions, […]
Local favorites Wuori Free Radio to play
VIRGINIA – The band Wuori Free Radio will be appearing at The 218 in downtown Virginia on Saturday, June 30. The band performs their original music which blends folk, rock, jazz and blues influences, well-crafted lyrics and exceptional vocal harmonies. Comprised of local musicians Dan Boyer on lead guitar; Kyle Hotchkiss on rhythm guitar and vocals; Jim Haugen on bass, […]
SALOME’S STARS
ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Be prepared to face some challenges stirred up by an envious colleague. Your best defense is the Arian’s innate honesty. Stick with the truth, and you’ll come out ahead. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Your sensitivity to the needs of others is admirable. But be careful to avoid those who would take unfair […]
Singing Strings to perform at MDC
CHISHOLM – The Singing Strings will hold a reunion, “Mid Summer Magic,” on Sunday, June 24, from 1-4 p.m., at Minnesota Discovery Center. The program is presented by Evergreen School of Performing Arts, with Helina Leino-Pakola, USA, and Hilpi Leino- Kantola, Finland. Cost is $2 (kids free) for MDC members, $7 (kids $3) for non-members. Call 800-372- 6437 for more […]
Week 1 of SWOP in Virginia
VIRGINIA – This was the first week ever of SWOP (Summer Work Outreach Project) in Virginia. Besides one second year student, all of us, including staff, are brand new to the program. So, with our nerves on edge, we all met together for the first time on Tuesday, June 5. In our program, we teach life skills, dedication, hard work, […]
Clarius Health welcomes Charlene Haapala, MSW
VIRGINIA – Clarius Health, a Virginiabased provider of mental health evaluation and treatment, has hired Charlene Haapala as a Social Worker and psychotherapist. Ms. Haapala was raised on the Iron Range. She returns to the area after earning a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of St. Thomas/St. Catherine University. She previously graduated cum laude with a Bachelor […]
Stress-free summer dishes from a working mom
This week’s recipes are from HTF contributor Jen Olson Lehman of Virginia. Some of Jen’s recipes are like mine – lacking in perfect measurements and guided by instinct. They sound delicious and she even had pictures of one of her dishes! Thanks so much, Jen! If you would like to share a recipe (or two, or three or more) please […]
Sisterhood of War
The stories of 15 Minnesota nurse veteransMore than 250,000 women served in the U.S. military during the Vietnam War. Approximately 7500 of them went to Vietnam, 6000 of them as nurses. “Sisterhood of War,” by author Kim Heikkila, tells the story of fifteen nurses from Minnesota who spent a year caring for the casualties of war, came home to a divided country, and descended into a […]
Healthy FOR Life
Good day to everyone! Holy blazing thunder and wetness as we continue on floating through the month of June! I hope the dampness isn’t putting you in downward spiraling mood. Embrace the abundance that the rain brings to our earth. Even though our sinuses or arthritis may disagree with the downfall our skin is in moisture heaven. The crops are […]