AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Duluth 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/duluth 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/duluth http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:28:59 -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/duluth/news/duluth-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-duluth-malls-and-outlets-236285 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/duluth/news/duluth-holiday-shopping-guide-black-friday-deals-and-duluth-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 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 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Accounting firms Kern, DeWenter, Viere and Davich, Wilson, Morrow & Associates have signed a letter of intent for DWM to join KDV. The... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/duluth/news/minnesota-accounting-firms-merge-232601 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/duluth/news/minnesota-accounting-firms-merge-232601 Business and Professional Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Debits and credits are two terms that are the backbone of understanding basic accounting concepts. After grasping the concept of... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/duluth/news/accounting-101-basics-concepts-and-terms-232326 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/duluth/news/accounting-101-basics-concepts-and-terms-232326 Business and Professional Mon, 09 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 The Woodland Community Center has recently reopened its doors! We are now offering free programming throughout... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/duluth/news/ymca-at-woodland-community-center-231485 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/duluth/news/ymca-at-woodland-community-center-231485 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Purchase items at Barnes & Noble and help support the Big Red Bookshelf! This Saturday Barnes & Noble is having a Bookfair that supports... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/duluth/news/united-way-of-greater-duluth-newsletter-november-2009-231195 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/duluth/news/united-way-of-greater-duluth-newsletter-november-2009-231195 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 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... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/brimson/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-saint-louis-county-228223 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/brimson/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-saint-louis-county-228223 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 Evidence A 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 The future of Duluth is guided greatly by the future of our children.  The 2009 Community Impact Report not only highlights how we as a... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/duluth/news/2009-community-impact-report-program-and-luncheon-219204 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/duluth/news/2009-community-impact-report-program-and-luncheon-219204 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 First supply of H1N1 vaccine will go to Minnesota health care and emergency medical workers. Initial shipment of 28,000 doses allocated to... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/first-supply-of-h1n1-vaccine-will-go-to-minnesota-health-care-218564 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/first-supply-of-h1n1-vaccine-will-go-to-minnesota-health-care-218564 Health and Fitness Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Minnesota corn maze and it's a... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/saintpaul/news/find-minnesota-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-minnesota-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217187 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/saintpaul/news/find-minnesota-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-minnesota-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217187 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 While some providers have plenty of vaccine, others await supplies. Minnesotans seeking seasonal flu shots wh- find their health care provider is... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/minnesotans-encouraged-to-be-persistent-in-getting-seasonal-flu-shots-216487 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/minnesotans-encouraged-to-be-persistent-in-getting-seasonal-flu-shots-216487 Health and Fitness Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 iFILMS: independent & international films@ your library logo Fall/Winter 2009-2010 Series A free film series sponsored by the Friends of... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/duluth/news/free-monthly-movie-showings-ifilms-at-the-duluth-library-215457 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/duluth/news/free-monthly-movie-showings-ifilms-at-the-duluth-library-215457 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Officials Update Guidelines For Handling Flu-Like Illness In Child Care Settings And Pre-School Programs More protective measures recommended for... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/officials-update-guidelines-for-handling-flu-like-illness-in-child-care-settings-215238 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/officials-update-guidelines-for-handling-flu-like-illness-in-child-care-settings-215238 Health and Fitness Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Health Officials Urge Minnesotans To Learn More About The Warning Signs Of Suicide And How To Prevent It Suicide Prevention Week is September... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/health-officials-urge-minnesotans-to-learn-more-about-the-warning-signs-211185 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/minneapolis/news/health-officials-urge-minnesotans-to-learn-more-about-the-warning-signs-211185 Health and Fitness Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 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