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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

Musicians to play weekly at MDC



CHISHOLM – The Acoustic Cafe at Minnesota Discovery Center will be hosting talented, homegrown musicians every Thursday night, with free admission from 5 – 9 p.m. Musicians will begin playing at 6 p.m. The weekly music sessions began on October 4. Appetizers, entrees and drinks are available on the menu. Go to the MDC website, www.mndiscoverycenter.com, for weekly menu specials. […]

Apply now for SA holiday help



VIRGINIA – The Salvation Army – Virginia Corps has set the dates for signing up for assistance this Christmas season. People are invited to come to The Salvation Army to sign up weekdays from October 29 – December 7 (excluding Thanksgiving). The hours are from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m. Applications are being accepted for the […]

MRC Students hosting festival



VIRGINIA – Students in the Professionalism on the Education Team at Mesabi Range College are learning about project based learning by hosting a mid-autumn Chinese Festival for the community’s children. The event will be held on Thursday, Oct. 25, from 3 – 5:30 p.m. in the commons area of MRCTC Virginia campus. The event is co-sponsored by Student Life and […]

VHS band calendars available



VIRGINIA – The 2012 Virginia band calendars are now available for purchase. Wall calendars are sold for $7 and pocket planners are $5. The two calendars together are sold for $10. The calendars can be purchased at the Virginia High School Activities Office. They are also available at Schmitt Music, 325 Chestnut Street, or Bauman Cron Funeral Home, 516 South […]

Wreaths for veterans can be ordered



BAXTER – Receiving $1.4 million means the expansion of the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery will start soon. This also means that WreathsForTheFallen.org will soon have a greater responsibility in obtaining enough wreaths each year to honor every fallen veteran and their families buried at the cemetery. The number of burials that can be scheduled has increased from 4 to 7 […]

Volunteers sought for AARP tax-aide program



VIRGINIA – The AARP Tax-Aide program is seeking volunteers to provide free tax information and return preparation for low and middle income taxpayers of all ages across the Iron Range from February through April 15. Tax-aide preparers are people who enjoy working with numbers, have community spirit, are eager to learn basic tax information, have good computer skills, take pride […]

Public meetings on Virginia lakes and trails set



VIRGINIA – Two remaining public meetings will be held for residents of Virginia to discuss the city’s Comprehensive Plan, specifically in regards to the future of the city’s lakes, lakeshores, trails, and parks. This includes the future use of the former Seppi Bros. site. Dates are Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 6:30- 8:30 p.m., and Thursday, Oct. 25, from 7-9 p.m. […]

Volunteers sought for food programs



VIRGINIA – Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank is looking for volunteer help in Virginia to assist in getting commodity food boxes to mothers, children and seniors. The MAC (Mothers and Children) and NAPS (Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors) commodity supplement food programs provide in-need mothers, children and seniors with a nutritional supply of supplemental food on a monthly basis. […]

Breast cancer awareness is topic of seminar



AURORA – When Dr. Michelle Oman first noticed the pink spot on her breast, she wasn’t too concerned. The family practice physician, who cares for patients at Essentia’s clinic in Aurora, says the spot looked like a small sunburn and she couldn’t feel a lump. But her instincts told her to stop at the Breast Health Center in Duluth and […]

Grant to MnSCU will aid student success



ST. PAUL – Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) has been awarded a $500,000 grant as part of a national initiative to help students who have transferred from community colleges to four-year universities complete their associate degrees. Five national foundations – The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Helios Education Foundation, Kresge Foundation, Lumina Foundation, and USA Funds – have joined […]