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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

Use the power of biosecurity to protect your poultry from disease

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The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is launching new spring biosecurity educational materials for both would-be bird buyers and experienced poultry owners on how the simple steps and routines of biosecurity can greatly reduce disease risks. People may raise different types of birds for all kinds of different reasons, and the one thing they should all have in common is […]

Gov. Walz urges small businesses impacted by lack of snow to apply for SBA business assistance loans

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As Minnesota continues to face record-high winter temperatures, Governor Tim Walz announced that Minnesota has unlocked federal funding for small businesses impacted by this winter’s historic drought conditions. Amid the warmest winter on record, federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available because of ongoing federal drought declarations affecting 81 Minnesota counties. Governor Walz urges small business owners to apply for […]

“Fire Training: Back to Basics” is the theme for Safety Stand Down

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To handle the ever-expanding needs of the communities they serve, firefighters must receive ongoing training to ensure that they’re adequately prepared to respond to fire incidents along with a vast range of other emergencies. Training programs are the foundation of every fire department, and it is critical they meet the needs of the firefighters, department, and community. The theme for […]

It’s FoodShare Month: UWNEMN increases giving to area food shelves

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REGIONAL – With food costs on the rise, United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN)’s Board of Directors recently approved an increase in the organization’s annual contribution to local food shelves across the region, donating $40,000 in total this month. “Our board members are keenly aware that increasing costs are driving up both the number of people in our community accessing […]

The basics of a solar eclipse

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As the moon passes between the Earth and the sun…

The natural world is wondrous to behold. In a given day, there is no shortage of events to capture human attention and imagination, and such occurrences are free of charge. A solar eclipse is one phenomenon that never ceases to amaze. Millions of people will get a chance to experience this stunning phenomenon on April 8, 2024, when a total […]

Rock Ridge climate summit features notable explorer

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VIRGINIA—The first annual Rock Ridge Youth Climate Summit took place on March 8 at Rock Ridge High School, with noted polar explorer and climate activist Will Steger as keynote speaker. The event was entirely organized by students in Samantha Krage’s ninth-grade earth science class. The class was organized into various teams to handle speakers and presenters, refreshments for speakers and […]

A production full of energy and undeniable charisma:

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The Grand Rapids Players will be performing Firebringer

For those of you who know deadlines, the phrase “it’s crunch time” is very familiar. That’s exactly where the cast and crew of Firebringer are sitting. The curtain goes up, Friday, March 15, at 7 p.m. for the first Grand Rapids Players Spring 2024 production, in their home, on the Reif Performing Arts Center mainstage. There are four evening performances […]

Tips to conserve fuel on road trips

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Road trips remind drivers of just how thrilling the open road can be. For millions of individuals, nothing provides a sense of escapism as effectively as the open road. Though road trips can be liberating, they do not allow a complete escape from reality, something drivers realize when the time comes to fill up the gas tank. So, it pays […]

“Building a nation of neighbors”

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Hello, Range! joins the Welcoming America initiative


Hello, Range! recently marked their official start with the Welcoming America’s Rural Welcoming Initiative (RWI). Dozens of folks from small towns across the United States joined the national organization via Zoom to begin discussing how we assist folks in moving, staying, and thriving in rural America. Hello, Range! is our regional effort to attract and keep people on the Iron […]

NATIONAL Poetry Month

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April means spring days And poetry so they say Please send yours this way In honor of National Poetry Month in April, Hometown Focus is asking you to share your poetic expressions. Do you have a favorite poetic device? An online writing aid says, “Clever use of poetic form can enhance the meaning or emotion the poet is trying to […]


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