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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

Steven D. Smith

Steven D. Smith, 76, of Iron, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at his residence. Steven Douglas Smith was born April 2, 1943 in Jetmore, KS to Maurice and Wava (Herrin) Smith. He was enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1969. On October 17, 1970, he was united in marriage to Shirley Luukkonen in Eveleth. Steven worked for […]

Karine Rose Carlson

Karine Rose Carlson, 82, of Nashwauk died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the Grand Village Lodge in Grand Rapids. She was born February 16, 1937 in Hibbing to William and Grace (Ferraro) Carlson. She was a lifelong resident of Nashwauk. She and David Carlson were united in marriage on August 22, 1959. She graduated from Nashwauk High School in 1955, […]

Rose M. Chamberlin

Rose M. Chamberlin, 83, formerly of Babbitt, passed away, Thursday, August 1, 2019 at her home in Virginia. Rose was born on April 22, 1936 at the family farm in Clear Lake. She married Jack on May 15, 1953. Together they moved to Babbitt to raise their family. As a homemaker, wife, mother, and a friend, she was always striving […]

2019-08-09 E-Edition

The Great Minnesota Get-Together Aug. 22 – Sept. 2

New attractions aplenty at the 2019 Minnesota State Fair

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota State Fair announces the new attractions, exhibits and other elements for the 2019 Great Minnesota Get-Together. The following is a list of State Fair experiences debuting this year. The North End Event Center, the area’s stunning brand-new centerpiece, houses a 12,000-square-foot state-of-the-art exhibit hall that will be the fair-time home to annually changing museum-quality exhibits […]

It’s a story with a happy ending

1936 Buick Coupe finds its way back home to loving family


A few years ago, I wrote a story about Jeff Petrack finding his high school street rod that he built. He thought it was lost when his father sold it. Jeff always thought it went to the junkyard, but it showed up out east. The fellow got a hold of him and it turned out to be the one. Jeff […]

New St. Louis County deputy sheriffs, corrections officers take oath to serve

ST. LOUIS COUNTY — Five new St. Louis County deputy sheriffs took an oath to serve and were ceremonially sworn in on July 11. Sheriff Ross Litman administered the oath to Christopher Anderson, Gavin Nichols, Dante Pettinari, Alexander Prouse and Christopher Ruberg. The new deputies have been working for the county since January and recently completed their initial field training. […]

Veterans’ backyard gets facelift

Community pitches in at UWNEMN/MACV transitional home

HIBBING – The backyard at the local veterans’ transitional home received quite the makeover in July. Volunteers from across the community volunteered time, materials, and labor for the backyard projects at the home which is run in partnership between the United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) and Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans (MACV). The transitional home is the only of […]

American Humane Hero Dog Awards nominees

Based on some 900,000 votes cast by animal lovers across the country and a celebrity panel of dog lovers and experts, seven canines have been named finalists in the 2019 American Humane Hero Dog Awards®. The seven finalists will travel to Los Angeles to take part in the star-studded Hero Dog Awards gala on October 5 at the Beverly Hilton, […]

Hometown Focus Recipes

Scrumptious sampling of sandwiches


August has been dubbed “National Sandwich Month,” thus the following sandwich recipes. I tried to find some “outside of the box” recipes since just about anything between two slices of bread makes a sandwich! Give them a try and maybe one of these will be a new favorite. Following recipes are from www.allrecipes.com. Grilled Portobello with Basil Mayonnaise Sandwich The […]