To place an obituary, please include the information from the obituary checklist below in an email to [email protected]. Currently, there is no option to place obituaries through our website. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our obituary desk at 651-228-5263.
**General Information Required:**
– Your full name
– Address (City, State, Zip Code)
– Phone number
– An 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 must contact them during business hours to verify the death.
If the 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 enough time to contact them, especially during their limited weekend hours.
A death certificate is also acceptable for verification. Only one of these options is necessary.
*Guestbook and Outside Websites:*
We are not allowed to reference guestbooks or obituaries placed elsewhere in print or online. We can place a website for a funeral home or a family email for contact instead. Contact us with any questions regarding this matter.
**Obituary Process:**
Once your submission is complete, we will fax or email a proof for your review before publication. This proof includes the price and scheduled dates of publication.
Please review the proof carefully and notify us of any errors or changes before the notice appears in the Pioneer Press, keeping in mind each day’s deadlines. After publication, we cannot be responsible for errors that occur post-final proofing.
*Online Changes:*
Changes to an online obituary can be handled through the obituary desk. Call us for further questions.
**Payment Procedure:**
Pre-payment is required for all obituary notices prior to publication by the specified deadline.
After you receive the proof and approve its contents, please call 651-228-5263 with your payment information.
Payment options:
– Credit Card: Accepted by phone only due to PCI (Payment Card Industry) regulations.
– EFT: Check by phone. Please provide your routing and account numbers.
**Rates:**
– Minimum charge: $162 for the first 12 lines.
– Every line after the first 12: $12 per line.
– If the ad is under 12 lines, the minimum $162 rate applies.
– Obituaries with more than 40 lines receive a 7.5% discount per line.
– Second run date: 20% discount off both first and second placements.
– Place three obituaries, and the third placement is free of charge.
– Each photo published costs $125 per day.
Example: Two photos in the paper on two days would be 4 photo charges, totaling $500.
**Deadlines:**
Please follow the deadline times to ensure your obituary publishes 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 from obituaries. For more information, call 651-228-5280 or email [email protected].
Our hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed weekends and holidays).
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### Career Tips for Gen Z Workers
For those starting their working life, the immediate future is filled with many firsts: the first performance review, the first promotion, and, sadly, possibly the first layoff. While the basics don’t differ much across generations, the context for each group changes.
Take, for example, Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012. Sometimes called Zoomers, Gen Z is the first cohort to enter the workforce with an intimate knowledge of digital processes, including remote meetings and artificial intelligence tools. They are also facing one of the toughest job markets for new workers in recent memory. Although the youngest members are still as young as 14, many are in the working ages of 18-24 and would benefit from some career advice.
Here are tips on how Gen Z workers might handle some common career firsts:
**First Job Review**
Reviews can be stressful, especially for young workers in a tight job market. Fortunately, these reviews are usually predictable. Confirm with your boss or HR when the first review will take place — after three months, six months, or a year.
Even if your review is months away, start tracking your achievements, areas for improvement, and things you’re proud of now. Gather this information along with your career goals to prepare well.
**First Promotion to Management**
Management isn’t for everyone. Gen Z workers who spent the pandemic primarily in remote learning settings may be less prepared for the transition to management. Accept the promotion if offered and give it your best. This is the only way to determine if you prefer leadership or remaining an individual contributor.
Finding a mentor, either inside or outside your company, may help you navigate the early stages of your promotion.
**First Call from a Recruiter**
In a strong job market, moving for a better position is often a straightforward decision. However, when jobs are scarce, it’s important to consider “what if” scenarios. For example, what if the new job doesn’t work out, or the new company makes cuts and the last hired (you) are the first to go?
If a recruiter contacts you, ask to talk or meet briefly offline to build a connection. Recruiters are valuable contacts. Only move forward with opportunities that genuinely interest you. If not interested, offer referrals and ask to be considered for future appropriate roles.
**First Resignation from a Job**
Before resigning, ensure you have good reasons and, ideally, something better lined up. Write a brief, professional resignation note or email. Avoid venting or complaining, even if your job experience was negative.
Thank your boss for the opportunity, state your last working day, and request a meeting to wrap up final details.
**First Layoff from a Job**
If laid off, ask questions and collect as much information as possible. Talk to someone outside your organization for perspective. Important questions include whether you will receive severance, when you can have a letter of recommendation, and what job search assistance is available.
You may be asked to sign documents; request a copy to review at home or with an advisor before signing.
**First Career Transition**
At some point, you may question your career path. Instead of ignoring these thoughts, start a conversation with a mentor or career coach. Gradual career transitions are often less stressful than sudden ones triggered by a crisis.
Organizing your career change proactively can turn a challenging transition into an opportunity to move from one enjoyable role to another. That’s a first you’ll want to repeat often.
**Possible First Union Experience**
If your first job is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, aspects like performance reviews and layoffs may be specified in the contract. It’s important to familiarize yourself with these terms.
Also, consider whether you want to engage in union activities during your off-hours. This can be rewarding or stressful and may impact your professional future, so weigh the pros and cons carefully.
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Amy Lindgren owns a career consulting firm in St. Paul. She can be reached at [email protected].
https://www.twincities.com/2026/01/24/working-strategies-what-gen-z-can-expect-as-it-enters-the-workforce/
