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

Duluth Seaway Port Authority

Iron ore accounts for 40 percent of Duluth port’s business

DULUTH – Iron ore from the Mesabi Range accounts for 40 percent of the 38 million short tons of bulk material moved through the Duluth-Superior Port each year. Some portrelated statistics: • Iron ore and coal account in roughly equalproportions for about 80 percent of the Port• of Duluth-Superior’s total tonnage.It takes between 1.3 and 1.5 tons of ironore to […]

TRITEC continues to grow, new hire announced



VIRGINIA – TRITEC of Minnesota President Mitch Robertson announced the addition of Jeremy Lehman to the growing team at TRITEC of Minnesota. Lehman has more than 15 years of experience in machining and manufacturing, with a high level of knowledge and skill in general manufacturing, CNC programming, process planning, fixture design, die and mold-making and manufacturing design. Previously, Lehman worked […]

Visual artists meet weekly in Virginia



VIRGINIA – A small group of visual artists meets every Thursday afternoon at the First Stage Gallery in Virginia to create artwork, share ideas and support and promote the visual arts. Other visual artists are encouraged to attend. All experience levels are welcome, but seating is limited. First Stage Gallery is located at 512 Chestnut St. in Virginia. For more […]

The History of Erie Mining Company

A project to document the history of the pioneering research, preliminary pilot plant, and construction and operation of the world’s first completely integrated taconite mine.

In early 2014, a team of willing and dedicated former Erie Mining Company/ LTV Mining employees began meeting monthly at the Hoyt Lakes City Hall. The team set as its purpose to document the initial development of Minnesota’s taconite Industry by preparing a history of the pioneering research, construction and operation of Erie Mining Company and the establishment of the […]

Essentia Health-Ely Clinic doctor’s care leads to successful weight-loss



ELY – Paulette “Polly” Alexander had a simple goal: Rock her new grandchild to sleep, and then have the strength to get out of the rocking chair on her own. With her weight at 326 pounds, Alexander needed help getting out of a chair. She’d tried to lose weight, but every diet had the same result. She’d lose weight and […]

1 jobseeker per job vacancy More job openings in region, according to DEED



DULUTH – Despite layoffs at area mining companies, Northeast Regional Analyst Erik White of DEED says that there are still job openings in our region. “For the fourth quarter of 2014, there were 8,000 job vacancies in NE Minnesota,” White said. “This indicates much greater hiring opportunities in the region than there has been since the recession and its recovery.” […]

Lawmakers change medical cannabis law to clarify use in health care facilities



ST. PAUL – During the final days of the 2015 regular legislative session, state lawmakers amended Minnesota’s medical cannabis statute to address patients’ use of medical cannabis in hospitals and other health care facilities. The amendment extends protections and immunities to employees of health care facilities to possess medical cannabis while carrying out their employment duties. These protections include providing […]

Finnish Americans and Friends meeting notice



HIBBING – Finnish Americans and Friends will meet on Tuesday, June 2, at 2 p.m. at Binster’s Bar and Grill in Hibbing. Vern Simula of Mt. Iron will present “Reminiscing about our Lives and Travels through Finnish America.” Simula is a retired educator whose past involvements include the development of the Duluth-Petrozavosk Sister City Project, the Finnish-American Reporter and the […]

Quad City Food Shelf closed June 10 and 11



GILBERT – The Quad City Food Shelf in Gilbert will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday, June 10 and 11, for cleaning. They apologize for any inconvenience the closing may cause to customers. For more information, call 218-748-7328 or email bonnie.ebnet@aeoa.org.

Ladies of Kaleva to meet



VIRGINIA – Lokka Tuppa, Ladies of Kaleva will meet on Monday, June 1 at 5 p.m. at the Kaleva Hall in Virginia.