To place an obituary, please include the information from the checklist below in an email to [email protected]. There is no option to place obituaries through our website. Feel free to contact our obituary desk at 651-228-5263 with any questions.
**General Information:**
– Your full name
– Address (City, State, Zip Code)
– Phone number
– An alternate phone number (if any)
**Obituary Specification:**
– Name of Deceased
– Obituary Text
– A photo in JPEG or PDF format is preferable; TIF and other formats are accepted. We will contact you if there are any issues with the photo.
– Ad Run dates
There is a discount for running the obituary more than one day, but this must be scheduled on the first run date to apply. If a photo is used, it must run on both days to qualify for the discount. Contact us for more information.
**Policies:**
*Verification of Death:*
To publish obituaries, we require the name and phone number of the funeral home or cremation society handling arrangements. We must contact them during business hours to verify the death.
If the deceased’s body was donated to the University of Minnesota Anatomy Bequest Program or a similar program, their phone number is required for verification. Please allow enough time for verification, especially on weekends with limited hours.
A death certificate is also acceptable for verification. Only one of these options is necessary.
*Guestbook and Outside Websites:*
We do not allow referencing other media sources with guestbooks or obituaries placed elsewhere when submitting an obituary for print and online. A website for the funeral home or a family email for contact may be included instead. Contact us with any questions.
**Obituary Process:**
Once your submission is completed, we will fax or email a proof for review before publication in the newspaper. The proof includes pricing and scheduled run dates. Please review carefully and notify us of any errors or changes before the deadline. We are not responsible for errors after final approval.
*Online:* Changes to an online obituary can be handled through the obituary desk. Call us with questions.
**Payment Procedure:**
Pre-payment is required prior to publication by the specified deadline.
– Credit Card: Payment accepted by phone only due to PCI regulations.
– EFT: Check by phone. Please provide routing and account numbers.
– Cash: Accepted at our front counter Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
Please call 651-228-5263 with payment info after approving the proof.
**Rates:**
– Minimum charge: $162 for the first 10 lines.
– Each additional line after 10: $12.20.
– If under 10 lines, minimum rate applies.
– Second run date: $8.20 per line starting from the first line.
– Each photo published: $125 per day. For example, 2 photos on 2 days = $500.
**Deadlines:**
Please follow the deadline times strictly to ensure your obituary is published on the requested day. Hours and deadlines apply without exceptions.
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**MEMORIAM (Non-Obituary) Requests**
Unlike obituaries, memoriam submissions are remembrances of loved ones. Rates differ from obituaries. For more information, call 651-228-5280 or email [email protected].
*Hours:* Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed weekends and holidays)
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### NBA Season Preview and Predictions
While Minnesota’s regular season opener is slated for Wednesday in Portland, the NBA officially kicks off Tuesday when Oklahoma City hoists a banner ahead of its bout with Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets.
Ahead of the new NBA season, here’s what to watch for, followed by predictions of each team’s finish.
**Is there parity?**
The NBA has seen six different champions over the past six seasons, suggesting the league is wide open. However, it’s not a random outcome once playoffs begin. The last four champions had home-court advantage in every playoff round. Denver, Boston, and Oklahoma City were clearly the top contenders in recent years. So, the regular season remains critical to separate yourself.
**Health over everything**
Load management has been a contentious topic, but last season highlighted the importance of health. The champion’s journey spans eight months, and a single injury can end title hopes. Key postseason injuries to stars like Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton, Steph Curry, and others impacted their teams’ trajectories.
Whichever top-tier team keeps its best players healthy might be the one lifting the trophy in June.
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### Western Conference Predictions
– **Thunder (59-23):** Motivation and fatigue are the main concerns; this is a deep, talented roster.
– **Nuggets (54-28):** Best Denver roster in the Jokic era with depth and shooting.
– **Timberwolves (53-29):** Continuity helps but a further postseason step requires MVP-level play from Anthony Edwards.
– **Rockets (49-33):** Kevin Durant boosts scoring, but Fred VanVleet’s injury puts pressure on Amen Thompson.
– **Lakers (48-34):** Luka Doncic may be MVP-worthy; LeBron’s health remains a question.
– **Warriors (46-36):** Legitimate threat pre-Curry injury; regular season focus unknown.
– **Clippers (44-38):** Veteran depth allows rotations, but playoff success has been elusive since 2021.
– **Pelicans (42-40):** A healthy Zion Williamson is dominant enough to push for playoffs.
– **Spurs (42-40):** Young core led by Victor Wembanyama has high potential, but no dominant stretch yet.
– **Mavericks (41-41):** Strong defensively; success may hinge on Kyrie Irving’s return.
– **Grizzlies (40-42):** Talented but injury-prone roster limits consistency.
– **Trail Blazers (38-44):** Strong defense but offensive concerns remain.
– **Kings (35-47):** Potent offense but weak defense.
– **Suns (32-50):** Reset season after trades; young frontline needs rapid development.
– **Jazz (17-65):** Likely another tank season with rookie Ace Bailey a bright spot.
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### Eastern Conference Predictions
– **Cavaliers (54-28):** Returning core; healthier roster could yield better playoff success.
– **Knicks (50-32):** Coaching changes raise questions; expectations high after all-in trades.
– **Hawks (50-32):** One of the best young rosters; fit of Trae Young in long-term plans uncertain.
– **Magic (48-34):** Trade for Desmond Bane raises hopes; timing of impact unknown.
– **Pistons (46-36):** Jaden Ivey’s return could elevate team.
– **Pacers (45-37):** Without Tyrese Haliburton, identity remains fast-paced with Andrew Nembhard at the helm.
– **Bucks (43-39):** Youth movement supporting Giannis, expected to be competitive.
– **Raptors (40-42):** Late-season effort could translate into playoff contention.
– **Celtics (38-44):** Offseason signals reset while Jayson Tatum recovers; roster depth thin.
– **76ers (37-45):** Health of Joel Embiid critical; concerns could hurt record.
– **Heat (37-45):** Starless roster lacks clear identity post-Jimmy Butler era.
– **Bulls (36-46):** Entertaining style but need an athletic center to advance.
– **Hornets (34-48):** Talented young core exists; fit will determine success.
– **Wizards (17-65):** Young pieces are intriguing, but development needs direction.
– **Nets (15-67):** Young rookies mixed with veterans; rotation minutes will be key.
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### Playoff Predictions
– **Western Conference Finals:** Oklahoma City over Denver in seven games
– **Eastern Conference Finals:** Cleveland over Atlanta in six games
– **NBA Finals:** Oklahoma City over Cleveland in five games
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This season promises excitement, intense competition, and the continual quest for championship glory across the NBA.
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