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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

Teams take part in FIRST Robotics Scrimmage at Itasca Community College




FIRST: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology GRAND RAPIDS – Nineteen robotics teams came together at Itasca Community College (ICC) in Grand Rapids on Sunday, Feb. 21, for a scrimmage in advance of the larger regional events now taking place. The teams, comprised of students in grades 9 – 12, had interesting names like Hibbing’s Industrial Revolution, Nashwauk-Keewatin’s […]

Virginia Figure Skaters to showcase skills at Magic Circus on Ice



VIRGINIA – The Virginia Figure Skating Show will be held on Friday and Saturday, Mar.11and12,witha7p.m. show on Friday evening and a 3 p.m. show on Saturday afternoon at Miners Memorial Building in Virginia. This year’s event will feature two graduating seniors, Kiersten Jackson and Jill Westerbur, and will showcase the talents of young skaters in basic skills, small group numbers […]

30th anniversary of North Pole triumph marked with new adventures



Thirty years ago this March 7, an 8-member team that included Minnesotans Will Steger, Paul Schurke and Ann Bancroft launched a 2-month expedition that was hailed by National Geographic as “a landmark in polar exploration.” In temps that exceeded minus 70F, they left the northern tip of our continent to travel 1,000 miles by ski & dogsled across the Arctic […]

Quadna Mountain Park hosts regional Snocross race event



HILL CITY – Snocross racing returned to Quadna Mountain Park Feb. 20 – 21, for the Northland’s second regional race event this season. Race classes included everything from Pro Open, Pro Stock, Pro AM +30, Pro AM Women, Pro Lite and Pro 16 – 29; Ditchbanger (1995–2005) to Sport and Sport Lite; a variety of Junior classes (16–17, 14–15, 10–13 […]

HCC to host annual Flag Event on March 17



HIBBING – A flag is an emblem, worthy of homage. In honor of HCC’s students, faculty and staff, Hibbing Community College (HCC) invites the public to celebrate our collective cultural identities through the annual Flag Event on Thursday, Mar. 17, at the HCC Commons. The event begins at 12 p.m., with opening remarks by Provost Mike Raich and an introduction […]

Bridge City Music is hosting music fest



VIRGINIA – Bridge City Music is bringing Render to Virginia on Saturday Apr. 16, 2016, to perform at the Bridge City Music Festival to be held at Miners Memorial Building in Virginia. Local music groups and groups from greater Minnesota will also be playing at the festival. Render is a nationally renowned Christianrock band that originated in the Mora/ Pine […]

Greener gardening





Rain barrels installed at downspouts catch necessary water for ornamentals in the landscape. Planting natives (coneflowers, golden rod, Russian sage, columbine, switch grass, and butterfly weed) requires less water and maintenance. Watering deeply (1” or more weekly) without wetting leaves ensures deep root development. Replacing a gas mower with an old-fashioned reel mower saves the equivalent of 340 new car […]

SpaceLIFT



Decorator Secret: Choosing the perfect area rug. FIBERS… How To: Rugs are made of several different fibers that determine their appearance and performance. Natural fiber such as wool, cotton and silk are soft and come in low luster colors. They are often hand-made, provide long term performance and often cost more. Synthetic fibers such as nylon, polyester and acrylic are […]

Minnesota DNR deems PolyMet mine environmental impact statement adequate



The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has determined that the environmental impact statement (EIS) for PolyMet Mining, Inc.’s proposed NorthMet project meets the state’s standards for adequacy. DNR Commissioner Tom Landwehr said the process leading to the completion of the state’s EIS has been deliberative and thorough. “The environmental review process is about describing the potential environmental effects of the […]

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