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

Application for permits next step for PolyMet




Since our last Mining Edition, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on March 3 validated the environmental review for PolyMet’s NorthMet project. The State’s decision confirmed that the project can be built and operated to meet rigorous state and federal regulations. An April 19 Preapplication Public Information Meeting held by state regulatory agencies paved the way for PolyMet to […]

Most dog bites can be prevented; education is key



With 4.5 million Americans bitten by dogs annually, a record number of attacks on letter carriers and soaring insurance claims, it is clear that dog bites cut deep. Veterinarians realize that while even the gentlest dog can bite, most bites can be prevented. As a founding sponsor of National Dog Bite Prevention Week® (held this year from May 15-21), the […]

ORR Center announces Sustainability Expo in August



ORR – The ORR Center (Orr Recreation & Resource Center, Inc.) announced the launch of its inaugural ORR Center Homesteading & Lifestyle Expo to be held on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. located at their refurbished old high school location in Orr, Minnesota. Targeted at connecting […]

Spring Art Expo 2016 Music Festival on June 17



COOK – A Spring Art Expo 2016 Music Festival sponsored by Northwoods Friends of the Arts will be held on Friday, June 17, at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 124 5th St. SE in Cook. The Music Festival will feature three musical performances by regional musicians: • The music of Patsy Cline by Anna Marie Pederson, accompanied by […]

More ‘Benny Crocker’ recipes




Our popular recipe contributor Ben Novak, aka “Benny Crocker” from Cook, has provided us with more of his mouth-watering recipes. He’s done with school for this year and will be back up north working for the summer. I hope to stockpile some recipes while he is in the area and, hopefully, on occasion, have dinner, courtesy of Ben, waiting on […]

State designates Minnesota Power a Yellow Ribbon Company



DULUTH – ALLETE/Minnesota Power has received state recognition for its support for veterans, active-duty service members and their families. The first Duluth-based company to earn Yellow Ribbon status, Minnesota Power also is the 50th employer in the state recognized for coordinating support systems for military-connected employees and their families. The company joined with the state of Minnesota and the Minnesota […]

East Range All Class reunion meeting June 1



HOYT LAKES – The East Range All Class Reunion Committee will meet on Wednesday, June 1, at 5:30 p.m. at the Hoyt Lakes Golf Course. Everyone is welcome to attend. The reunion will be held July 1 – 4, 2016, and includes all classes from Aurora, Biwabik, Embarrass, Hoyt Lakes, Makinen, Markham, Mesabi East and Palo. Reunion merchandise, including t-shirts, […]

Sauna Day to feature sauna tours; Nelimark Museum opens for the season



EMBARRASS – Sisu Heritage is celebrating National Sauna Day at the Nelimark Homestead Museum on Saturday, June 4, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. In addition to Finnish food, arts and crafts, games, raffles, door prizes and music by Casey Aro, there will be guided bus tours. Led by Heritage Homestead tour guide Mike Salo, the bus tours will visit […]

Bikes, bands and benefit for veterans

Iron on the Range Motorcycle Expo returns June 4


VIRGINIA – The 2nd annual Iron on the Range Motorcycle Expo will be held on Saturday June 4, at the Sawmill Saloon in Mt. Iron/ Virginia. Join us for one of the biggest one-day bike shows of the summer featuring tons of vendors, an indoor/outdoor bar, three bands, veterans raffles and, of course, a bike show. This year’s Iron on […]

Memorial Blood Centers asks you to be a #1 fan to patients in need



IRON RANGE – Memorial Blood Centers is teaming up with the Minnesota Twins to give blood donors a chance to win baseball tickets. In June, volunteers who step up to the plate to help save lives through blood donation are automatically entered to win: • 1 of 2 Grand Slam Prizes, including 4 premium tickets and a $200 Visa gift […]