ROSEVILLE – The Salvation Army is on the ground in Moore, Okla., providing food, water and emotional care to survivors and relief workers following the recent deadly tornadoes. More teams are mobilizing to serve in central Oklahoma and South Oklahoma City. The Salvation Army Northern Division, which serves Minnesota and North Dakota, is prepared to offer staff and resources if […]
Spring Art Expo opening reception set
COOK – Northwoods Friends of the Arts presents the 3rd Annual Spring Art Expo in Cook, Orr, Tower, Crane Lake and Lake Vermilion businesses May 31 – June 16, with an opening reception at the gallery on Friday, May 31, from 5 – 7 p.m. with music and refreshments. Brochures and maps detailing the locations and times for all events, […]
A wide Range of recipes
What a great bunch of contributor recipes we’ve got today and they hail from across the Range: Hibbing, Virginia, Eveleth, and Gilbert. Thank you Kathy Riordan, Carver Richards, Mark Spagnolo, Tammy Spelts Berglund, and Marlene Emery! Do you have a great recipe you’d like to share in our Hometown Recipe section? Click to submit at: www.hometownfocus.us, or email: jeanc@hometownfocus.us. Remember, […]
STEM Camp at MRC for young students
VIRGINIA – Mesabi Range College will host its 6th annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Camp the week of June 10 – 14. Students entering grades 7 – 10 in fall 2013 can spend an exciting five days exploring the world of robotics, electronics, engineering, and the role of STEM as they engage in programming, building, and testing robots. […]
Etsy workshop scheduled at Lyric Center
VIRGINIA – The First Stage, Lyric Center for the Arts is hosting a workshop for artists who would like to sell their artwork online by setting up their own Etsy shop. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, June 5, from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Cost is $15. During the three-hour course, the instructor, Betsey Harries of Sweetgrass Trading Company […]
VA Dial-A-Ride service hours expanding
VIRGINIA – Due to customer requests, Arrowhead Transit will be expanding the Dial-ARide service within the city of Virginia to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning May 27. At that time, dispatch will be taking calls at 800-862-0175 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arrowhead Transit is public transportation available to everyone. It is operated by Arrowhead […]
City of Mountain Iron meeting notices
MT. IRON – The Mountain Iron Planning and Zoning Commission will not be holding their regular meeting on Monday, May 27, 2013. The Mountain Iron Utility Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, May 28, at 4 p.m. at Mountain Iron City Hall. The Mountain Iron Parks & Recreation Board will meet on Wednesday, May 29, at 5:30 p.m. at Mountain […]
Healthy FOR Life
Hello Sunshine! Tis the infamous time of year when our bodies begin to bow down to absorb thy mighty sun in the sky. Let us not forget to protect ourselves to avoid over-exposure that may harm our flesh. That goes for those sun-tanning booths as well. Please be mindful of how much time you spend in the sun. After a […]
SALLYWORLD: WEEK 138
THE RANGE TRIFECTA: PASTIES, POTICA AND POLISH! AND SALLY GETS A FISHING LICENSEGREETINGS & SALLYTATIONS! Trifecta: A bet or betting procedure in which one wins if one correctly picks the first, second, and third place finishers in a race. I think the Iron Range has our own trifecta, or what I call the” Triple P” threat: pasties, potica and polish. The Range Trifecta. I’d put them in that exact order if it […]
Protect yourself from misdiagnosis; new ways to detect and treat pancreatic cancer
Q: My husband went to the emergency room for shortness of breath, and they sent him home, saying it was a result of his weight. Four hours later, we had to call an ambulance. He almost died — of an asthma attack! How can this happen? — Mary M., Nashville, Tenn. A: Let us assure you that everyone in the […]