To Place an Obituary with the Pioneer Press

If you would like to submit an obituary, please follow the instructions below. Currently, there is no option to place obituaries through our website – all submissions must be emailed.

**How to Submit**
Email the required information to obits@pioneerpress.com. For any questions, contact our obituary desk at 651-228-5263.

**Obituary Checklist**

**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 (JPEG or PDF file preferable; TIF and other formats accepted). We will contact you if there are issues with the photo.
– Requested ad run dates (Discounts available for multi-day runs. Photo must be used both days for the discount.)

**Policies**
– **Verification of Death:** A name and phone number of the funeral home/cremation society handling arrangements is required. We must contact them during business hours to verify. If the deceased donated their body to the University of Minnesota Anatomy Bequest Program or similar institution, provide their phone number for verification. Alternatively, a death certificate is acceptable.
– **Guestbook and Outside Websites:** We cannot reference other media guestbooks or online obituaries. Funeral home websites or family emails for contact may be included instead.
– **Obituary Process:** After submission, we’ll email or fax a proof for review, including price and run dates. Carefully review and notify us of any errors before publication. We cannot accept responsibility for errors after final proofing.
– **Online Changes:** Contact our obituary desk to request changes to online obituaries.

**Payment Procedure**
Pre-payment is required prior to publication. After approving your proof, call 651-228-5263 with your payment information.

– **Credit Card:** Payment accepted by phone only (PCI regulations).
– **EFT/Check by Phone:** Provide your routing and account number.

**Rates**
– Minimum charge: $162 for the first 12 lines. Each additional line: $12.
– Obituaries over 40 lines: 7.5% discount per line.
– Two run dates: 20% off both days (must be scheduled on the first run; photo must be used both days).
– Three obituaries: third placement is free.
– Each photo: $125 per day (e.g., 2 photos over 2 days = $500).

**Deadlines**
Please adhere to posted deadlines to ensure publication on your requested day.

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**Memoriam Submissions**

A memoriam honors and remembers a loved one but differs from an obituary in rate structure. For memoriam information, call 651-228-5280 or email memoriams@pioneerpress.com.

**Hours:** Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Closed weekends and holidays.

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Minnesota Women’s Basketball Opens Season with Dominant Win

The Minnesota women’s basketball team picked up right where they left off to close the 2024-25 season, powering past the North Dakota Fighting Hawks 91-47 in their home opener Tuesday night.

“We played really, really hard defensively,” said head coach Dawn Plitzuweit. “They were disruptive and fun to watch. Offensively we didn’t hit as many shots as we wanted, but our offensive rebounding was outstanding. The energy really propelled us, and I thought it was a great way to open the season.”

The Gophers enter this season with high expectations after going 25-11 last year. They went 8-10 in the Big Ten but dominated non-conference opponents, finishing 17-1.

While Big Ten play remains a month away, roster changes have forced the team to adapt. Last week, forward Mallory Heyer announced her departure for personal reasons, entering the transfer portal. Her absence was felt, but several Gophers stepped up in the opener.

Senior guard Amaya Battle led the team with 10 defensive rebounds, filling Heyer’s place admirably. Freshman guard Makena Christian, the reigning Wisconsin Player of the Year, made a splash in her collegiate debut. She scored a team-high 23 points, sinking 50% of her three-point attempts and electrifying 3,300 fans at Williams Arena.

“I thought she handled her first home contest really well,” said Coach Plitzuweit. “She’s calm and steady, and did great things on both ends.”

Christian added, “I was excited to play with my teammates. The energy was really cool in the Barn.”

Center Sophie Hart praised Battle: “Big shoutout to Amaya. Ten defensive rebounds – oh my gosh. She’s stepped up, not just tonight but even in practice. It was a team effort.”

Hart also contributed 16 points and seven rebounds, while graduate forward Finau Tonga finished with 14 points and seven rebounds.

The Gophers return to action at 7 p.m. on Friday against Manhattan at Williams Arena.

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https://www.twincities.com/2025/11/04/womens-basketball-gophers-open-with-rout-of-north-dakota/