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

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North Woods' Money Cave educates students on financial responsibility


Editor’s note: April is Financial Literacy Month and Hometown Focus will be featuring stories with that theme in mind this month. – Jean Cole COOK – The members of the North Woods School Student Financial Focus Group were an enthusiastic bunch to talk to at their weekly Thursday meeting at the school during the quick half hour they had available. […]

Local food at the Iron Range Earth Fest




More and more, the term “local” is popping up and can resonate in many ways in our daily lives. For myself, “local” in the form of a local food system plays a large role in my life. Over the years, I have lived in various places around Minnesota and each time I move, I identify some of the area’s local […]

The benefits of professional dog groomers



Grooming is something few dog owners may consider before bringing man’s best friend into their homes. But grooming is an important component of dog ownership that keeps pooches healthy and looking their best. Some dogs are more cooperative than others during grooming sessions. Likewise, some dog owners are apprehensive about grooming their dogs, knowing that dogs can easily be hurt […]

Are paleo food plans right for today’s pets?



Domesticated dogs and cats are descendents from their wild ancestors, who did not wait around for their owners to use openers to crack open cans of processed food. Wild animals’ eating habits are much different from the dietary routines of household pets, and that disparity has helped fuel a movement promoting paleo diets for pets. Advocates of the paleo diet […]

North St. Louis County 4-H team wins competition




NORTH ST. LOUIS COUNTY – On March 6, two teams of North St. Louis County 4-H’ers celebrated their first and third place victories at 4-H’s regional Project Bowl, designed to help kids develop their knowledge about animals. For this competition, 4-H’ers formed teams and chose an animal category to study, such as dogs, horses, or rabbits. Since 2012, the two […]

14,000 affected by claims processing errors

VA identifies additional beneficiaries in need of fiduciary assistance

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today that an information technology system that it deployed in 2014 and enhanced in 2015, the Beneficiary Fiduciary Field System, allowed it to identify claim processing errors affecting approximately 14,000 veterans and survivors. These veterans’ and survivors’ claims were initially filed over many years, with some going back as far as 2000. The […]

Combat veterans now get telephonic health care application option



The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced in March that it has amended its enrollment regulations to allow veterans to complete applications for enrollment in VA health care by telephone without the need for a signed paper application. The change was effective immediately for combat veterans and will be effective July 5, 2016, for all veterans. This phased implementation accelerates […]

Veterans Job Fair & Benefit Expo in St. Paul



Representatives from local companies interested in hiring veterans will be on hand at the American Legion Post 39 in St. Paul on Saturday, April 23, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is free. The event is for veterans, current military personnel and their families. County work force staff members will provide information on resume writing, interviewing skills and more. […]

The Pfremmer Agency: An educating and guiding hand in real estate




GILBERT – Jerry and Paulette Pfremmer, owners of the Pfremmer Agency, were welcoming and full of good information regarding their business when I stopped in their office in Gilbert recently to interview them for this article. I sensed from them a pride in their community and a commitment to customer care as well as an enthusiasm in sharing information to […]

Consumers warned to be wary of so-called “asset recovery” services



The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau recently issued a consumer advisory on a new scam targeting seniors that packs a double whammy. These so-called ”asset recovery” companies target individuals who have already been victims of fraud – typically in speculative investments or timeshare scams – and scam them again, falsely promising to get their money back. The Minnesota Commerce Department warns […]