Nerstrand

Rice County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched at 6:55 p.m. to a farm in Wheeling Township south of Nerstrand on the report of a missing child. 4 year old Sawyer Hanson was last seen in his yard at 6:25 p.m. The yard borders a corn field.

Just when you think nothing could be better than National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day, which is Saturday, July 15, you find out Sunday, July 16 is National Ice Cream Day. Why hasn't this day been elevated to holiday status yet? Shut down all the stores except the ice cream places, so everyone can enjoy an ice cold dairy treat without any distractions...

I visited Nerstrand Big Woods State Park last fall, before there was any snow on the ground, to show my granddaughters the waterfalls and some of the trails, and of course we had to stop and play on the swings in the park.This park is a very family friendly place and this weekend they'll be hosting a fun event for adults and kids...

On the heels of Love Always, Santa, the Hallmark movie filmed in Northfield, the Northfield News reports another film is being shot in the city, and nearby Nerstrand. The Nanny, from Epic Pictures, is a science-fiction film starring Jaime Murray, Schulyer Fisk and Nick Gomez, who has had roles in The Walking Dead, Dexter and NCIS...

This weekend, St. John's United Church of Christ in Nerstrand will celebrate all things German at its annual Germanfest. A German buffet will be served Sunday, September 25, from 11AM to 2PM and 4-6PM, no reservations are needed. Entertainment includes live old-time music starting at 11AM by Tim Chlan and Friends, Ray Sands Band and the Stuttgart Three...

For travelers who want a different experience than a hotel can provide, Airbnb is a fast-growing vacation rental service. Property owners post their space and pictures on the website along with a description and travelers are able to rent rooms, campers, lofts and entire homes...