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

Rotary Club and local credit union help raise money for local charity



VIRGINIA/HOYT LAKES/BIWABIK/ ELY – Northridge Community Credit Union (NorthRidge) and the East Range Rotary Club presented a check for $1,218 to Project Elf in March. The East Range Rotary and NRCCU partnered to match any donations made at the four NorthRidge branches, $1 for $1, with all proceeds benefiting the Project Elf’s 2017 season. Through Project Elf, Mesabi East students […]

Make reservations now for VAHS annual banquet



VIRGINIA – The history of taconite processing will be featured at the Virginia Area Historical Society’s annual banquet and meeting to be held on Friday, April 28. The event will be held at the Senior Citizens Center, 511 Chestnut St. in Virginia. Cost of the meal is $20 payable at the door. Registration is at 5:30 p.m. A turkey dinner […]

Slovenian heritage to be featured at Duluth Depot



DULUTH – A Slovenian theme highlights the St. Louis County Historical Society annual membership meeting and banquet to be held on Tuesday, April 25, with a talk by Miro Medved, honorary consul, Republic of Slovenia; music by the Singing Slovenes, and a dinner of Slovenian food with pork roast with horseradish. The public is invited to attend; RSVP by Friday, […]

Ruby’s Pantry April 22 food distribution in Babbitt



BABBITT – The Ruby’s Pantry food distribution in Babbitt will be held on Saturday, April 22, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at the Babbitt Municipal Center, 71 South Drive. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Cash donations of $20 will be taken at the door, which buys an abundance of food. There are no residency or income guidelines to participate in […]

DAV clothing collection resumes at Super One



VIRGINIA – The DAV Kolstad Chapter 23 of Virginia will have their clothing collection trailer at Super One South in Virginia on Thursday, April 20, from 12 – 6 p.m. and every other Thursday during the summer. Also look for the green DAV collection bins at various businesses in and around Virginia, including Zup’s in Cook, Old School Lives in […]

Free vein screening event in Grand Rapids April 25



GRAND RAPIDS – Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital is holding a free vein screening event on Tuesday, April 25, from 5 – 8 p.m. at Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital, 1601 Golf Course Rd. in Grand Rapids. At the event radiologists Dr. Rebecca Kuntz and Dr. Quinn Carmichael will perform complimentary vein consultations and recommend treatment options. For more information […]

MDC’s Education Garden Series event on April 20



CHISHOLM – The next Education Garden Series event at Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm will be held on Thursday, April 20, at 6 p.m. Presenters will be Ron and Dianne Sikkila, owners of the Cherry Greenhouse, who will talk about how to start your garden— such as growing from seeds, growing from plants and other growing techniques. Classes are free […]

Friends of Wirtanen farm annual meeting April 23



MARKHAM – The Friends of Wirtanen Pioneer Farm will hold their annual meeting on Sunday, April 23, at 3 p.m. at the Colvin Town Hall on Hwy. 4 in Markham. Philip Lobb will share Markham history with the group. Lunch will follow the meeting (feel free to bring a dish to share). Membership dues are $15 per person and are […]

Donate Life flag raising at Fairview on April 19



HIBBING – Fairview Range Medical Center will hold a Donate Life flag raising ceremony on Wednesday, April 19, at 10 a.m. at Fairview Range Medical Center, 750 E. 34th St. in Hibbing. The public is invited; use the north entrance. The event is to commemorate Donate Life Month and raise awareness of the growing demand for organ donations. Following the […]

HCC Job Expo on April 18



HIBBING – Hibbing Community College will host a Networking and Job Expo on Tuesday, April 18, from 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the HCC Commons. The event is an opportunity to visit with local and regional employers and to learn about current and future job opportunities.