AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Nerstrand 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/nerstrand 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/nerstrand http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:05:01 -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 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... http://www.americantowns.com/mn/dundas/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-rice-county-228149 http://www.americantowns.com/mn/dundas/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-rice-county-228149 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 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 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 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-nerstrand-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-nerstrand-community-224742 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 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 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