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

Eveleth-Gilbert fourth-graders enjoy Water Week

GILBERT – The City of Gilbert works with the Eveleth-Gilbert Elementary fourth-graders each year as part of their Minnesota Wellhead Protection Plan. Gilberts Wellhead Protection plan encourages their water operators to educate our youth on the importance of water. Each year Gilbert operators offer classroom interactive presentations on how to protect our water ways, whether it be consumption, awareness of […]

St. Louis County Sheriff’s K-9 Kilo to retire

ST. LOUIS COUNTY – One of the most popular members of the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office will be retiring this weekend. K-9 Kilo, a German Shepherd who specializes in narcotics detection and searching for suspect and evidence, has served with the Sheriff’s Office since 2011. Now, at the age of nine, Kilo will transition to full-time family pet, staying […]

City of Hibbing plans how to advance its quality of life assets

HIBBING – Established in 1893 as a result of the booming iron mining industry in northeastern Minnesota, Hibbing was once called the “Iron Capital of the World.” Iron ore was discovered underneath the town in 1920, and Hibbing moved building by building, home by home two miles south to where it stands today. What remains of historic “Old Hibbing” was […]

IRRR redevelopment grant helps Nashwauk Township

NASHWAUK TOWNSHIP – Nashwauk Township received a commercial redevelopment grant to assist KM Corner Store with the removal and replacement of underground gas tanks and pumps. The store installed a more modern above-ground fuel storage system that serves the 69.5 square-mile rural Itasca County township and its population of 1,670 people. Nashwauk Township and its residents rely on the store […]

Deadline nears for $2.7M in dual-training grants

STATEWIDE – A new round of $2.7 million in grants is available to help Minnesota employers create or expand dual-training programs in the industries of advanced manufacturing, agriculture, health care services and information technology. The grants strengthen the work of the Minnesota PIPELINE Program, which supports employers in creating or enhancing a competency based dual-training approach where workers receive a […]

SALOME’S STARS

LEO (July 23 to August 22) Creating a fuss might bring you that attention you want. But are you prepared for all the explaining you’d have to do? Better to use more subtle ways to make your bid. VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) With education continuing to be a strong factor this week, this could be the time to […]

Happy Birthday, Auntie Irene! Enjoy an ode to your pickles



WRITER’S NOTE: There is a very special lady living in the City of Cook and on April 18 she celebrates her birthday. This poem entitled “Irene’s Pickles” is dedicated to “Auntie Irene” Baumgartner. Happy Birthday! Irene’s Pickles Twas just another April morning when someone gave a passing warning, “Irene will have a birthday next. What should we do? We are […]

LEGALS

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF THESCHOOL BOARD OF MT. IRON-BUHLSCHOOLS INDEPENDENT SCHOOLDISTRICT 712 HELD MONDAY,FEBRUARY 25, 2019.MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Jeremy Jesch,Vice-chair Jason Gellerstedt, Treasurer AmyWinans, Clerk Charles Bainter, Director JesseWhite, and Director Jennifer Tiedeman.ALSO PRESENT: Superintendent ReggieEngebritson, Ed., D., and Sheila Parenteau,Superintendent’s Administrative Assistant.The Regular Meeting of the School Boardopened with the Pledge of Allegiance recited at5:30 p.m. in the Merritt […]

NOTICES

Babbitt AA Meeting: Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Night Big Book, at Presbyterian Church, Babbitt Virginia Overeaters Anonymous: Wednesdays, 4 p.m. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1111 8th St. S. Virginia, West Wing conference room C. If you have food issues, please join us. The building is accessible, 218-741-7327 for more info. Overeaters Anonymous: If you worry about the way you eat, […]

REAL ESTATE

ACREAGE Recreational Land: Salo Township, Aitkin County. 24.5 acres near Sheriff Lake. Well, electric & sewer in. Great Hunting land. $31,600. 218-984-2366*** Hunting/Recreational Land: 80 acres near Dewey Lake, NW. of Chisholm, Adjacent Potlatch lease, $43,000 or Make an offer. 218-262-2886*** APARTMENTS FOR RENT Va., Great 2Br Gar Apt.: W/D and Gar space, NS/NP, $800 includes all util., Available immediately, […]