Fri Jan 17 05:10:00 UTC 2025: **Pioneer Press Obituary Guidelines and Timberwolves’ Naz Reid to Have Jersey Retired**
**St. Paul, MN** – The Pioneer Press has outlined its obituary submission guidelines, emphasizing the need for pre-payment and timely submission with specific deadlines varying by day. Submissions must include a funeral home or cremation society’s contact information for verification, or a death certificate. Obituaries will appear in print and online, with a permanent online guestbook. Changes must be made before publication. Memoriam submissions, which differ from obituaries, are also accepted. Contact information and payment methods are detailed in the full guidelines available on their website.
In separate news, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid will have his No. 5 jersey retired at his high school alma mater, Roselle Catholic High School in New Jersey, on Thursday. The ceremony coincides with the team’s trip to New York for a game against the Knicks. Reid expressed excitement about the event, viewing it as an opportunity to reconnect with his roots and former teammates. The number 5 was his favorite, though unavailable throughout his NBA career due to other players using it. He currently wears number 11.
In other Timberwolves news, the team recently unveiled the “Gregg Farnam Training Room” at their practice facility, honoring longtime head athletic trainer Gregg Farnam. Farnam’s career has spanned decades, encompassing roles with USA Basketball and the NBA.
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