Home Search
minnesota - search results
If you're not happy with the results, please do another search
Good News in History, September 18
72 years ago today, A Streetcar Named Desire, the film based on the play by Tennessee Williams, premiered in New York City. Starring Vivien Leigh, Marlon...
Narrowly Avoiding Prison by Judge’s Leniency, She Turned Her Life Around to Win Case as a Lawyer in His Courtroom
Sarah Gad's life story is one for the case books. A repeat drug offender turned criminal defense attorney, it shows among other things that...
Good News in History, July 29
Happy 70th birthday to one of the greatest American documentarians, Ken Burns. His gargantuan resume of deep dives into uniquely American topics has stirred...
Water Cremation May be the Ultimate Low-Carbon End-of-Life Option, But What is it?
In the UK, the nation's largest end-of-life service provider is now going to add "resomation" or water cremation, to its offerings.
Perhaps the most eco-friendly...
Good News in History, July 6
83 years ago today, the Story Bridge, the longest cantilever bridge in Australia, was officially opened to Brisbane traffic after 5 years of construction....
Good News in History, June 29
222 years ago today, Frédéric Bastiat, the French economist and writer was born. He is known not only for pioneering some of the most...
Good News in History, June 26
247 years ago today, the national poet of Thailand, Sunthorn Phu was born in Bangkok. A composer of epic poetry, Phu's life was strange...
Rescued Duckling Raised by Couple Returns to Their Home 6 Months Later–With 11 Chicks (LOOK)
A couple who hand-reared a one-day-old duckling before releasing her back to the wild were left stunned when she returned to their home six...
Some of the Best National Parks Where You Can Avoid the Summer Crowds
Last year, America's national parks received overflowing record crowds during the summer months. Places like Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Shenandoah, Sequoia, and...
Good News in History, June 10
64 years ago today, one of the greatest football managers of modern times, Carlo Ancelotti, was born. With his calm demeanor, raised eyebrow, and...
Cheap New Smartphone App Monitors Blood Pressure–Through Your Fingertips
A smartphone app has been developed that monitors blood pressure by using a simple and cheap 3D-printed plastic attachment that clips in front of...
Good News in History, May 27
694 years ago today, Ibn Khaldun, the Tunisian Arab scholar who is recognized as one of the greatest scientists of the Middle Ages, was...
Ring Lost Down Toilet 13 Years Ago is Discovered at Wastewater Treatment Facility 1,000 Feet From Her Home
A woman in Minnesota has been reunited with an anniversary ring she accidentally flushed down the toilet 13 years ago.
It was found in a...
Good News in History, May 24
63 years ago today, the first Eurovision Song Contest was held in Lugano, Switzerland. The ESC is the longest-running annual international televised music competition,...
Good News in History, May 11
1,693 years ago today, Constantinople is dedicated as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire by Emperor Constantine the Great. It would go on...
A Mom Posted to Find Friends for 24-yo Son with Down Syndrome–the Flood of Support Shocked Her
Christian Bowers has Down Syndrome, but likes to do normal guy stuff like go bowling and play video games.
Making friends was never hard for...
Recently Arrived Ukrainians in Minneapolis Head to Mississippi to Help Tornado Victims
The mainstream media is filled with headlines of how the United States is helping Ukraine, but under the radar is how some Ukrainians are...
Researchers Develop Glowscope that Turns Smartphone into Sensitive Microscope Normally Costing $100,000
Researchers looking to help students at school have used low-cost materials like theater lighting filters to turn regular smartphone cameras into fluorescent microscopes.
The resolution...
NASA Astronaut Thrilled by His ‘Absolutely Unreal’ Photo of Aurora From Space
An astronaut snapped a jaw-dropping picture of this week's aurora borealis from space.
NASA's Josh Cassada captured the light display aboard the International Space Station...
The Public Gave Names to Snowplows in Madison, Wisconsin–And They are Hilarious
As part of GNN's continuing coverage of city snowplow naming competitions, the results of Madison Wisconsin's contest are in, and they are just hail-arious.
The...