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

Cook’s MILLION DOLLAR Garage $ale




COOK – Last year the Cook Lions Club’s garage sale, now in its 13th year, raised $36,000 in three days. Tons of donated items, set up inside and outside the former Cook School building, drew thousands of people seeking a treasure, a bargain, an experience. They weren’t disappointed. This year, the Million Dollar Garage Sale will be held June 19-21 […]

Eveleth Community Foundation Fund accepting grant applications; deadline August 1



EVELETH – The Eveleth Area Community Foundation Fund (EACF), an affiliate of the Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation, announced the availability of funding and the approaching August 1st application deadline. After several years of having two annual grant rounds (and deadlines in April and October), this is the first year of a single round and one simple deadline. As a […]

2015 Land of the Loon Festival

EVENTS and ENTERTAINMENT

Schedule Thursday, June 18, 201511 a.m. – 5 p.m. Land of the Loon BBQ Fundraiser in Olcott Park. Pork or beefsandwichs. Cost is $6.Saturday, June 20, 20157- 10 a.m. Breakfast (details to be announced) 9 a.m. Parade starts on the 100 blockof Chestnut Street and proceedswest to 5th Avenue and ends on8th Street.10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Children’s Area open […]

Toby Keith, VFW team up to support Veterans

Keith to donate portion of his Wild Shot Mezcal to vital VFW programs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Singer, songwriter and entertainer Toby Keith has two deep and abiding interests aside from music: giving back to those who fight for our freedom and premium Mexican liquor. Therefore, in yet another meaningful display of support for America’s veterans, Keith has announced that he will join with the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. (VFW) in […]

Experts to discuss benefits and answer women Veterans’ questions

VA to conduct nationwide series of events to celebrate women Veterans

WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will conduct a series of one-day events to raise awareness and celebrate the stories of women Veterans. The events, to be held in five locations across the country, will provide an overview of services and benefits available to women Veterans. Experts will be available to answer Veterans’ questions and exhibitors will share […]

Minnesota’s largest Veterans Career Fair



Wednesday, July 15 10:00 a.m. – 3 p.m. Earle Brown Heritage Center 6155 Earle Brown Drive Brooklyn Center, MN If you are a veteran and looking for a job, or are interested in exploring new careers or educational opportunities, come to the largest veterans career fair in Minnesota with 125 of Minnesota’s best employers with current job openings. This no […]

How to put the brakes on pet car sickness



With summer travel right around the corner, many of us plan on hitting the road with our pooches for a little summer fun. However, for some fourlegged family members, road trips can mean upset tummies. Queasiness in the car is not just a human problem. Dogs and puppies do sometimes experience motion sickness on car rides. Unfortunately, car sickness can […]

Cats Under the Stars return for 40th anniversary gig




The mysterious tale of Cats Under the Stars, called one of Minnesota’s Best Dressed Fishing Bands by the Ely Echo in the late 70’s, started innocently enough around a campfire at a “kegger” in the summer of 1973. I had given up my hockey skates and stick many years earlier because I loved both music and my front teeth. I […]

Partners sought for energy audits



ST. PAUL – The Minnesota State Fair represents one of the biggest energy outreach opportunities of the year. Each year it attracts over 250,000 people to the Eco Experience, one of the largest environmental events of its kind in the country. The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources has been an exhibitor at the Eco Experience for the […]

DNR approves new deer population goals



New deer population goals have been approved by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for large portions of northeastern, north-central and east-central Minnesota, covering 40 of 128 deer permit areas in the state. “These new goals will result in management to increase deer numbers in relation to last year’s levels in most of the 40 permit areas,” said Steve Merchant, […]