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

Schools ask governor to appoint school lands trust director – soon



ST. PAUL – An increasing number of school districts are calling on Gov. Mark Dayton to deliver on his promise to appoint a director of school trust lands as soon as possible. Last session, Dayton signed an appropriations law to fund the position — originally created by a 2012 law — that will oversee management of about 2.5 million acres […]

Minerals are important for your body to stay healthy




Dear Readers, Since the topic of this week’s Mining Edition is mining and education, I thought we’d take an educated look at minerals as part of a healthy diet. Your body uses minerals for many different jobs, including building bones, making hormones and regulating your heartbeat. There are two kinds of minerals: macrominerals and trace minerals.Macrominerals are minerals your body […]

MINING and HIGHER EDUCATION

Mining-related educational opportunities close to home


From high school to graduate school, the educational institutions on the Iron Range offer training in a number of mining-related programs. These opportunities are made possible, in part, by partnerships with mining and mining-related industries. The Northeast Higher Education District (NHED) – consisting of five community colleges across the region – form the higher education infrastructure of the Iron Range. […]

Minnesota named national rollout partner in Your Money Your Goals toolkit



ST. PAUL – The Minnesota Financial Literacy Interagency Work Group led by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, along with University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota Credit Union Network have joined forces with the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to promote Your Money, Your Goals: A financial empowerment toolkit for social services programs. “Financial literacy is a key rung […]

AVMA: February is National Pet Dental Health Month



SCHAUMBURG, Illinois – Is the worst part of cuddling with your pet its bad breath? This could be a sign of looming dental problems. Preventive veterinary dental care can save you money in the long run. Pet Dental Health Month, sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) every February, reminds pet owners that brushing their pet’s teeth is good […]

MnDOT appoints U of M professor as Scholar-in-Residence



ST. PAUL – A professor at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs is the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s first scholar-in-residence. Greg Lindsey, who specializes in environmental and transportation planning, policy and management, will help MnDOT implement a bicycle and pedestrian monitoring plan. “We are excited about this new collaboration with the university and believe it establishes an […]

United Way’s BayView Blast /Arctic Splash



Kids race in state championship on Bailey’s Lake



Range of the Arts 2015: Celebrating creativity




VIRGINIA – The city of Virginia will soon be the center of a weeklong conglomeration of artistic opportunities. The 12th annual Range of the Arts, a celebration of all art mediums and put on by the Lyric Center for the Arts, will take place February 28 to March 7. The event affords special opportunities for art presenters, performers, and audiences […]

INSURANCE MATTERS

Tips on insuring the teenage driver


I am frequently asked a variety of questions regarding the teenage driver. This article provides some insight with the hope that it explains coverage while assisting you in managing the process and overall cost. Listed below are three common questions along with my insights. Q.: What information does an insurance agent need to offer a quote? A.: Three key items […]