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  • 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

Alfred A. “Bud” Anscomb



Alfred A. Anscomb, 88, Alango, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015, at Heritage Manor in Chisholm. He was born on June 2, 1926, on the family farm homestead in Angora, the son of Alfred and Gelina (Olson) Anscomb.   He grew up in Angora, then at the age of 18, joined the Army and honorably served in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre […]

Jenny J. Pauley



Jenny J. Pauley, 87, Orr, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2015, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth. She was born Jenny Justina Johnson on April 14, 1928, the daughter of Oscar and Ida (Johnson) Johnson.  (Yes, Ida’s maiden name was Johnson.)  She grew up in Orr, where she graduated from high school.  She was married briefly to Jim McKinnon, […]

Dawn Marie Strong, “Makade-miiqwan-ikwe”



Dawn Marie Strong, “Makade-miiqwan-ikwe”- meaning Black Feather Woman, 48, Nett Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Hospital in Duluth.  She was born on April 8, 1967, in Euclid, Ohio, to Wilbert Sr. and Patricia (Tibbetts) Strong.  She grew up in Nett Lake.   Dawn is a Veteran of the United States Army and honorably […]

Kevin J. Nystrom



Kevin J. Nystrom, 63, of Eveleth, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Essentia Health Virginia Care Center. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Range Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Pastor Donald Norr will officiate. Kevin James Nystrom was born May 2, 1952 in Soudan, MN to Odin and Barbara […]

Michael B. Sherman



Michael B. Sherman, 62, passed away from his battle with cancer on Monday, May 11, 2015. A private service will be held at Range Funeral Home on Friday May 15, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. for family and close friends. A celebration of his life will be held for all family and friends at Tank’s in Babbitt on May 30, 2015 […]

Barbara Jane Muck



Barbara Jane Muck, age 88 of Virginia and formerly of Mountain Iron died Sunday, May 10, 2015 in Essentia Miller-Dwan. She was born May 19, 1926 in Virginia the eldest daughter of John and Mathilda (Zutz) Busse, graduated from Virginia High School and attended Virginia Junior College. Barbara married Charles Walker Muck on July 17, 1952 and they were longtime […]

OUR SPECIAL FISH OPENER

Picnics, fishy games, groundbreaking, fish fries and music


Today we’ve got some fun photos of the Governor’s Fishing Opener festivities held in Tower and on Lake Vermilion last weekend, taken by HTF contributor Paul Pluskwik. (Over the last month Paul has attended several community events and more of his photos appear on page 14.) Following is Paul’s recap of the Governor’s Opener activities he photographed. The four main […]

A lawn mower and a limit of fish

Mother's Day/Fishng Opener special moments

The truth about tackle




I once thought that pet owners were the nuttiest people on earth. They baby-talk to their animals; they buy them toys and treats, and the names they come up with are really wild. Although sired by “Stormy Weather’s Thunderbolt” and birthed by “Bonnie Blue Bell of the Lochs,” my pet Sheltie never rose to show dog status. I should have […]

Volunteer drivers needed

New transportation service coming for area veterans

NORTHLAND – For Northland veterans in need of medical services, finding transportation to a Veterans Affairs (VA) facility can be a challenge. Now, a new cooperative program involving multiple veterans’ service organizations is in the works to make it easier for veterans to get to their appointments. But volunteer drivers are needed. The Northeast Veterans Transportation Program will provide free […]