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

Fiddle champ LaPlant to perform at B’nai Abraham



VIRGINIA – Mary LaPlant and her family will perform at Virginia’s B’nai Abraham Museum and Cultural Center on Sunday, Apr. 28, at 2:30 p.m. The program includes traditional folk and fiddle music, and the family’s moving version of “Ashokan Farewell.” Accompanying Mary will be Don and Jed LaPlant and possibly daughter Emily who has the lead in a high school […]

MRC hosting empty bowl fundraiser



VIRGINIA – Mesabi Range Community & Technical College will hold an Empty Bowl Supper on Thursday, May 2, in the Virginia Campus Commons. A choice of homemade wild rice soup or chili from Hannah’s II will be served from 4 – 7 p.m. Community members may purchase a bowl of soup, bread, and a beverage for $7. The cost will […]

Out of the Blue




One definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Or so goes the popular saying. If that is the case, then I suppose I could be certified. Another definition is simply foolhardiness. It’s the latter that I suppose would better apply to the decision I’ve made to soon start the workout program […]

Cormorants to be controlled on Lake Vermilion



ST. PAUL – Doublecrested cormorants will be controlled at Lake Vermillion this spring in an effort to limit the number of birds that eat yellow perch and potentially small walleye, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The action follows several years of surveys that show a consistently lower perch population in the lake’s east bay. Perch are […]

Composting tips




Compost is truly the best mulch and soil amendment for the home gardener. The microbial breakdown of vegetation into organic matter can be made by anyone. Collect scraps from the kitchen to get started. Locate the composting bin (drums, barrels, bins, etc.) in a shady corner. Layer sticks on the bottom to increase aeration. Keep the pile moist and turn […]

SpaceLIFT



Decorator secret: Lighting room by room How to: This week bedrooms…bedrooms need light to dress by, soft lighting to provide a relaxing mood, and lights to read by in bed. Can lights in the ceiling, especially near closets or dressing areas are a great inexpensive way of provide perfect task lighting. Chandeliers and wall scones are especially beautiful in bedrooms […]

SALOME’S STARS



ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You’ve set a fast pace for yourself. But as you approach your goal, you might want to slow down a bit in order to take time to reassess your situation and make changes while you can. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Patience continues to be a virtue for the Divine Bovine. So as […]

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