AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Altura Minnesota. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/altura 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/altura http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:27:46 -0600 H1N1 vaccine available at retail clinics, pharmacies around state and at many other providersNow is a good time to get vaccinated for influenza,... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/altura/news/ban-the-bug-campaign-urges-minnesotans-to-get-their-influenza-vaccinations-244773 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/altura/news/ban-the-bug-campaign-urges-minnesotans-to-get-their-influenza-vaccinations-244773 Health and Fitness Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I’ve been following reports about President Obama’s stimulus package and what it may mean for creating green jobs. Beyond that,... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-stimulus-package-rewards-for-businesses-greening-up-242516 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-stimulus-package-rewards-for-businesses-greening-up-242516 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Ice Skating Rinks in Winona County Minnesota Mapped! - Where to ice skate, play hockey and have some winter fun in the Winona MN County area! Map... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/winona-county/news/ice-skating-rinks-for-winona-county-minnesota-maps-and-directions-242067 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/winona-county/news/ice-skating-rinks-for-winona-county-minnesota-maps-and-directions-242067 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Providers Can Now Offer H1N1 Vaccine To All If Priority Groups Are Getting Immunized And Supplies Are AdequateDecision to broaden vaccination effort... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/saintpaul/news/providers-can-now-offer-h1n1-vaccine-to-all-if-priority-groups-are-getting-immunized-241049 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/saintpaul/news/providers-can-now-offer-h1n1-vaccine-to-all-if-priority-groups-are-getting-immunized-241049 Health and Fitness Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 A Metro Area "Who Pays -Taking the MAZE out of Funding" training is scheduled. This training is designed to inform both families and... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/saintpaul/news/minnesota-children-with-special-health-needs-239466 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/saintpaul/news/minnesota-children-with-special-health-needs-239466 Health and Fitness Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Public awareness activities and events planned for December.Minnesota will join the U.S. and more than 200 countries to commemorate World AIDS Day on... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/world-aids-day-to-be-observed-dec-1-2009-237681 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/world-aids-day-to-be-observed-dec-1-2009-237681 Government and Politics Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Between his hardworking elves and all those lists he gets, Santa has it easy.  For the rest of us, holiday gift giving can be a little more... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/altura/news/altura-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-altura-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/altura/news/altura-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-altura-malls-and-outlets-236285 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Patience urged as allocation, ordering, distribution will take some time, they caution State health officials said today they will begin recommending... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/health-officials-expand-h1n1-vaccination-to-all-cdc-priority-groups-236815 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/health-officials-expand-h1n1-vaccination-to-all-cdc-priority-groups-236815 Health and Fitness Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has begun work on a one-year grant to identify and evaluate teen dating violence prevention programs in the... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/minnesota-department-of-health-receives-cdc-grant-to-address-teen-dating-violence-prevention-231905 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/minnesota-department-of-health-receives-cdc-grant-to-address-teen-dating-violence-prevention-231905 Health and Fitness Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Two more deaths from 2009 H1N1 influenza have been confirmed by the Minnesota Department of Health, bringing the total number of H1N1 deaths to 12... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/two-more-h1n1-deaths-confirmed-in-minnesota-residents-229753 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/two-more-h1n1-deaths-confirmed-in-minnesota-residents-229753 Health and Fitness Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Minnesota (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/altura/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-county-228713 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/altura/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-county-228713 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Three more Minnesota residents have died from complications due to infection with the H1N1 novel influenza virus, the Minnesota Department of Health... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/minnesota-records-three-more-deaths-associated-with-h1n1-novel-influenza-225269 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/minnesota-records-three-more-deaths-associated-with-h1n1-novel-influenza-225269 Health and Fitness Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Institute of Medicine Report – Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Cardiovascular Effects: Making Sense of the EvidenceA new report released today,... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/minnesota-department-of-health-tobacco-prevention-news-update-october-15-2009-223645 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/minnesota-department-of-health-tobacco-prevention-news-update-october-15-2009-223645 Government and Politics Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-fairfield-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-fairfield-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What is “vertical farming” and how is it better for the environment? – J.S. “Vertical farming” is a term coined by... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-vertical-farming-238431 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-vertical-farming-238431 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I ride my bike to work along busy urban streets. Should I be worried about inhaling pollutants from vehicle emissions and other... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-bike-riding-and-traffic-pollution-240166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-bike-riding-and-traffic-pollution-240166 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What would you recommend as a non-toxic/non-lethal way to keep squirrels, gophers and groundhogs away?   --... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-green-ways-to-keep-groundhogs-and-others-away-220110 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Has anyone ever studied the environmental impact of discarded cigarettes? I’m constantly appalled at the number of drivers I see... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-cigarette-litter-231733 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600