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The world's first good news website launched 29 years ago today, pioneering a movement that proved people craved uplifting stories. Founded by former TV journalist Geri Weis-Corbley, the Good News Network now reaches millions with inspiring stories every day.
Governor Tim Walz stepped outside his mansion to personally thank protesters standing up for their neighbors, invoking civil rights icon John Lewis. Communities across Minnesota are rallying with fundraisers, food drives, and organized support during a challenging time.
A bright red phone in a public plaza invites strangers to share good news and hidden struggles, creating viral moments of connection. One man's tearful announcement that his dad is cancer-free has touched over 6 million people.
Police officers in Minnesota used quick thinking and courage to rescue a deer that had become hopelessly entangled in a backyard hammock. The dramatic rescue captured on video shows the team carefully freeing the frightened animal without injuries.
Over 1,200 indie games for just $10 are helping Minnesota immigrants access free legal help. The charity bundle has already hit its fundraising goal.
Feeling overwhelmed by climate doom? These curated resources prove that solutions are happening right now, and hope is a powerful tool for action.
A congressional candidate is training with hand grippers to break a 24-year-old world record for most handshakes. Matt Little plans to shake 29 hands per minute at the Minnesota State Fair.
A Philadelphia news team turned Random Acts of Kindness Day into action by surprising shoppers with free groceries, delivering flowers to hospital staff, and treating first responders to coffee. Their spontaneous generosity brightened dozens of lives across the city.
Future police officers across Minnesota can now access financial help for their education. The Minnesota Sheriffs' Association is awarding 18 scholarships worth $2,000 each to aspiring law enforcement professionals.
New forests are rising from the ashes in Minnesota where last year's Munger Shaw fire destroyed hundreds of acres. Thanks to a partnership between St. Louis County and Minnesota Power, 40,000 pine seedlings now dot the scorched landscape.
The Minnesota Vixen just ended a 27-year wait for glory, defeating Pittsburgh 42-14 to claim their first women's football championship. After four heartbreaking title game losses, the nation's longest-running women's tackle football team finally brought a pro football championship home to Minnesota.
High school dance teams from across Minnesota brought their A-game to the state championships, with fans and coaches creating an electric atmosphere of support. West central Minnesota teams competed in both jazz and high kick divisions, proving small towns have big spirit.
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On September 28, over 1,000 newsrooms from 100+ countries will celebrate World News Day, proving that quality journalism can still restore hope in fractured societies. One journalist who watched Yugoslavia collapse and South Africa recover knows exactly why truth matters.
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One in four South Africans now get their news from individual creators rather than traditional organizations, reshaping journalism. A new report reveals how these innovative storytellers are building trust and redefining what it means to report news.
A Minnesota fashion show transforms breast cancer survivors into runway models while raising money for metastatic cancer research. EMERGE combines style, storytelling, and hope to celebrate resilience and fund lifesaving science.
When a hiker suffered a serious machete injury deep in Minnesota's Boundary Waters, a specialized air rescue team brought him to safety in a dramatic nighttime mission. The coordinated rescue shows how emergency teams work together to reach people in remote areas.
A Minnesota senior living administrator has been named 2026 Leader of the Year by the National Center for Assisted Living. Melissa McCorquodale's lifelong dedication to quality care for seniors earned her the profession's highest recognition.
A Minnesota yarn shop's call to action created a nationwide red yarn shortage as crafters rushed to make protest hats. The $5 patterns have raised over $588,000 for immigrant aid organizations.
Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Caleb Banks is moving to his new city with quite the menagerie. His unusual pet family includes two pythons, a chameleon, a massive cane corso dog, and a tarantula.
Melissa McCorquodale, who leads a Minnesota assisted living facility, just earned the nation's top honor for excellence in senior care. Her passion for improving lives is transforming how America cares for its aging population.
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