To place an obituary, please email the following information to [email protected], as there is no option to place them through our website. For any questions, feel free to contact our obituary desk at 651-228-5263.
**General Information:**
– Your full name
– Address (City, State, Zip Code)
– Phone number
– Alternate phone number (if any)
**Obituary Specifications:**
– Name of Deceased
– Obituary Text
– A photo in JPEG or PDF format is preferable; TIF and other file types are also accepted. We will contact you if there are any issues with the photo.
– Ad Run dates (There is a discount for running more than one day, but this must be scheduled on the first run date to apply. If a photo is used, it must be used for both days for the discount to apply. 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 the arrangements. We will contact them during business hours to verify the death. If the deceased’s body has been donated to the University of Minnesota Anatomy Bequest Program or a similar program, their phone number is required for verification. Please allow sufficient time for contact, especially during limited weekend hours. A death certificate is also acceptable for verification. Only one of these two options is necessary.
*Guestbook and Outside Websites:*
References to other media sources with a guestbook or obituaries placed elsewhere are not allowed in print and online publication. We may include a funeral home website or a family email for contact instead. Contact us with any questions.
**Obituary Process:**
After submission, we will fax or email a proof for your review before publication. The proof will include the price and scheduled run dates. Please review the proof carefully and notify us of any errors or changes before the notice appears in the Pioneer Press based on each day’s deadlines. We will not be responsible for errors after final proofing.
**Online:**
Changes to an online obituary can be handled by calling the obituary desk.
**Payment Procedure:**
Pre-payment is required prior to publication, by the specified deadline. After receiving and approving the proof, please call 651-228-5263 with your payment information.
– Payment by credit card is accepted by phone only due to PCI regulations.
– EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) or check by phone is available; please provide routing and account numbers.
– Cash payments are accepted at our front counter Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
**Rates:**
– Minimum charge: $162 for the first 10 lines.
– Each additional line after the first 10 is $12.20.
– Ads with fewer than 10 lines will be charged the minimum rate of $162.
– On a second run date, all lines are $8.20 each, starting with the first line.
*Example:* A first run date with 20 lines costs $162 + (10 x $12.20) = $284.
– Each photo published costs $125 per day.
*Example:* Two photos published over two days equals 4 photo charges totaling $500.
**Deadlines:**
Please adhere strictly to deadline times, with no exceptions, to ensure your obituary is published on the requested day.
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**Memoriam (Non-Obituary) Requests:**
Unlike obituaries, memoriam submissions are remembrances of loved ones who have passed. Rates differ and are handled separately. For more information, please call 651-228-5280 or email [email protected]. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed weekends and holidays).
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### Timberwolves Post-Game Recap: Lakers 128, Timberwolves 110
Minnesota started strong, scoring 28 points in the first six minutes of Friday’s playoff rematch in Los Angeles to build an 11-point lead. History seemed poised to repeat from April — until it wasn’t.
The Timberwolves were outscored 111-82 over the remaining 42 minutes, resulting in a 128-110 loss and dropping their record to 1-1 for the young season.
**Where’s the Defense?**
The Timberwolves emphasized a return to elite defense all training camp, but early signs suggest the opposite. Wolves radio voice Alan Horton tweeted that Minnesota’s defensive rating Friday (139.6 points allowed per 100 possessions) was their second-worst defensive performance in 16 years.
This follows a season opener in Portland in which the Wolves played only about a quarter of quality defense. Early results indicate major defensive slippage could be coming this season.
**Luka Magic**
Without LeBron James, who is out with sciatica, the Lakers relied heavily on Luka Doncic. Doncic was the best player on the floor with 49 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists, dominating the Timberwolves’ defense regardless of who guarded him.
His smooth, efficient play cements his status as an MVP contender early in the season.
**Rotation Updates**
The Timberwolves’ top seven players are: Donte DiVincenzo, Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, and Jaden McDaniels as starters, with Naz Reid and Terrence Shannon Jr. as primary reserves.
Mike Conley played limited minutes due to quick fouls and struggles against bigger opponents. Jaylen Clark and Bones Hyland saw more action in the second quarter. It remains unclear if Hyland has secured a spot in the top 10 rotation or is temporarily filling for Conley.
Rob Dillingham made his season debut in the fourth quarter but left early with a broken nose after a defensive battle in the paint. This injury typically does not cause long absences in the NBA.
**Edwards Scores**
Anthony Edwards was a bright spot, scoring 31 efficient points following his 41-point season opener in Portland. Although there were periods where his impact seemed limited, Edwards reached the 30-point mark again, indicating a strong potential run for the scoring title this season.
https://www.twincities.com/2025/10/25/takeaways-minnesota-timberwolves-blown-out-no-defense-loss-lakers-luka-doncic/
