Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 13. You won't want to miss the 11th Annual Iron Range Earthfest. HTF Contributor Melissa Roach tells us what to look forward to this year. hometownfocus.us/articles/a-con…

The results of the Blandin Foundation's Rural Pulse survey are in. How do you think our communities rated their overall satisfaction with the local economy and opportunities? hometownfocus.us/articles/rural…

The snowbirds in Florida are slowly returning north, but not Sally (and Mark) Yuccas. Get a recipe for key lime pie, some advice on perfume-wearing, and lament with Mark on the sale of his car, this week in Sallyworld. hometownfocus.us/articles/sally…

Meteorologist and HTF Columnist Dave Anderson gives us his April forecast. Is winter on its way out? hometownfocus.us/articles/near-…

He called it a social experiment. It was an April Fool's prank. HTF Columnist Brian Miller justifies an enigmatic Facebook post in this week's Out of -- "Hang on, human. I have something to say. Don't call me Ninja the Stray Cat anymore." Ahem. --... hometownfocus.us/articles/out-o…

Celebrate 50 years of song with Range of Voices. “Range of Voices is a community choir dedicated to giving both audiences and singers a high quality choral experience. It is a choir full of... hometownfocus.us/articles/range…

"Lose weight, workout, go dancing, meet people, learn a new skill or whatever it might be, take that first step." In this week's Coach Tom's Corner, HTF Columnist Tom Duffy encourages everyone to get out there and experience life in a positive,... hometownfocus.us/articles/coach…

Max, a rescued cat, has HTF Contributor Margaret Sweet wrapped around his fluffy little paw. hometownfocus.us/articles/max-c…

Regional high school seniors and teachers will be honored by the Range Engineering Council at a banquet on April 10 at the Minnesota Discovery Center. hometownfocus.us/articles/range…

HTF Contributor Roxanne Kelson shares her view on the upcoming referendum vote in the Eveleth-Gilbert and Virginia school districts. hometownfocus.us/articles/votin…

They're not just for college students. HTF Staff Writer Kirsten Reichel spices up ramen noodles with a few delicious recipes. hometownfocus.us/articles/homet…

The Mesabi Family YMCA hopes to increase awareness of prediabetes, and encourages Iron Range families to live healthy and physically active lives. hometownfocus.us/articles/mesab…

Contributor Linda Myklebust shares the history of Rotary Park and the flags now displayed there. hometownfocus.us/articles/flags…

HTF columnist Jody Rae has some novel advice in The Long Line: Just be you! hometownfocus.us/articles/the-l…

More foster parents needed for children in crisis. hometownfocus.us/articles/state…

Hometown Focus urges you to get out and enjoy the local art scene! hometownfocus.us/articles/get-o…

HTF writer Jill Pepelnjak shares the past, present and future of the historic Lyric Center for the Arts, which began in 1912 as the Opera House and housed the local YMCA, a radio station, the VFW, and a 580-seat theater. hometownfocus.us/articles/now-i…

Sally's going full June Cleaver in this week's Sallyworld. hometownfocus.us/articles/sally…

Dr. Katie Evans addresses plantar fasciitis in her HTF column "Foot Wise." hometownfocus.us/articles/plant…

Brian Miller celebrates six months of marriage, shares some accumulated wisdom, and presses forward with some Timberwolves basketball insights in this week's Out of the Blue. hometownfocus.us/articles/out-o… hometownfocus.us/articles/out-o…