Hometown Focus: Northland news & stories

17/01/2025

Another beautiful sky to enjoy, this one courtesy of Greg Wilson.

If you have any photos of unique skyscapes from across the Northland, be sure to send them in. With your photo submission, include your name, city of residence, and where and when your photo was taken. Email to [email protected] or submit online at www.hometownfocus.us.

17/01/2025

HTF's first Health Edition of 2025 is here! Be sure to pick one up so you can read all the valuable information inside.

15/01/2025

We here at Hometown Focus believe that writing and sharing your story can not only be healing for you, but those who read your story as well. Contributor Betty Pond has shared a story that is sure to touch the hearts of all who read it.

This is a love story. My interest in it began with a recent email I received from my younger sister, Nancy, where she told me about a paper her grandson, Jackson, had written. She said that Jackson shared many beautiful memories about Nancy’s husband, John. I hinted that

14/01/2025

The extra cold temperatures we've been having makes it unappealing to spend much time outside, but if you are running out of things to do in the house, why not play a card game? Contributor Tom Kantos shares his go to game, cribbage, and an update on all the games he played last year.

This is a follow-up to my previous cribbage story and covers all of 2024. As I stated in my previous article from June 14, my wife, Rose, and I try to play three games a day, every day we can. Considering we only played 512 games for 2024,

13/01/2025

HTF's Wedding Edition is just around the corner. If you have any wedding related stories, tips, or photos to share, click the link below to submit or email [email protected]. Whether you are a wedding vendor with ideas to share or just want to share fond memories of your wedding, your story has a place in HTF!

Submit now: https://www.hometownfocus.us/submit-stories/

13/01/2025

Anytime we catch an impressive fish, it is natural to want to capture a picture of it. However, Columnist Jody Rae has taken capturing her best catches to another level.

Last night, I dreamed of reeling in a giant grouper the size of my bed and a garden with tropical fruit. I am going through withdrawals, I think. My significant other says it is called “Keys Disease.” I woke to daylight beginning to shine into my bedroom window.

10/01/2025

Enjoy this beautiful sky courtesy of Janette Godec.

If you have any photos of unique skyscapes from across the Northland, be sure to send them in. With your photo submission, include your name, city of residence, and where and when your photo was taken. Email to [email protected] or submit online at www.hometownfocus.us.

10/01/2025

It's Friday once again, and a new edition of HTF is here! Be sure to pick one up so you can enjoy all the fantastic stories inside.

08/01/2025

While many of us here on the Iron Range may not be enjoying the chilly temperatures of late, Contributor Mitch Goerdt has a poem to remind us of the beauty of winter in the Northland.

Mitch Goerdt grew up in Cherry and spent his first three decades living on the Iron Range, including a decade working in the area’s mines. In 2015, he moved away to travel and gain new experiences, but his heart remains rooted in the Range. Now living in South Carolina, Mitch makes several trips b...

07/01/2025

Many Iron Rangers spend their winters somewhere with warmer temperatures and less snow, and Contributor Lee Iverson happens to be one of those Iron Rangers. Check out her story on the adventures she has had exploring the hiking trails near her home in Arizona.

My winter home lies near the Arizona Trail, a fact I had paid little attention to until I recognized the trail markers on my hikes in the Tucson area. The Arizona National Scenic Trail, the AZT for short, is an 800 plus mile path from Mexico to Utah

06/01/2025

There is so much we learn from our family members as we grow up. Columnist Kallie Kantos shares some of the most valuable lessons she has learned from her loved ones.

I wasn’t sure what to write about this month, so I looked through my computer and found two pieces of writing I would like to share. What do they have in common? They are both about people in my family. The first is about my dad and the

03/01/2025

The first week of HTF's 2025 photo feature is here! Turn your "Eyes to the Skies" and enjoy this photo courtesy of Kraig Larson.

If you have any photos of unique skyscapes from across the Northland, be sure to send them in. With your photo submission, include your name, city of residence, and where and when your photo was taken. Email to [email protected] or submit online at www.hometownfocus.us.

03/01/2025

It's Friday at last, and that means a new edition of HTF is here! Be sure to pick a copy up so you can enjoy all the great stories inside.

02/01/2025

When traveling somewhere new, it can be very interesting to learn some of the local history. Contributor Michael Connor shares some of the things he learned while visiting Colorado Springs.

The approach to the airport in Colorado Springs provided a stark contrast in the landscape below. As the airplane began its descent, I could see the Rocky Mountains to my right and prairie to my left. The mountains dominated the western skyline. I looked forward to writing a

31/12/2024

Happy New Year's Eve from HTF! To celebrate the new year, look back with Staff Writer Janna Goerdt on all the awesome stories that graced the pages of HTF in 2024.

As 2024 draws to a close, the Hometown Focus once again takes a look back at some of the stories we wrote and events we shared through all 52 editions of this publication. Once again, we ask, “Whatever happened to…?” Read on for some updates of things that

30/12/2024

Contributor Kara Skinner shared a poem offering words of hope to all who need them.

Have you ever noticed the delicateness ofsouls?Maybe you haven’t experienced it yetMaybe life has taken its tollsBut, I’ll tell you one thing about lifeLife can be beautiful…valuableAnd even, unfortunately, collapsibleBut, just like winter with the snowAnd summer with the sandEvery cycle has a...

27/12/2024

Meet our final pet of the week Handsome Jack!

Thank you to everyone who submitted their pets during 2024! Keep an eye out next week for our new photo feature for 2025, "Eyes to the Skies."

27/12/2024

The final edition of HTF for 2024 is here! Make sure to pick up a copy so you can enjoy all the great end-of-year stories inside.