http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/images/gnn_logo_rss.gif http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/ 249 31 News of a better world editor@greatnewsnetwork.org great news network en editor@greatnewsnetwork.org Copyright 2013 2013-04-29T16:24:08+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/surprise_burglaries_down_despite_downturn/?source=rss During recessions, crime tends to rise, especially burglaries and other financial-related offenses. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Washington D.C. 2009-11-11T12:46:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/minnesota_town_gets_healthy_together/?source=rss Hardware store owner and heart attack survivor Leo Aeikens spent most of his life hankering for meat, cheese and ice cream. Health, Regions, North America, United States, Minnesota 2009-10-15T10:46:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/feds_designate_320_million_to_improve_mississippi_river_water_quality/?source=rss The river that begins as a trickle in Itasca State Park in Minnesota and ends 2,350 miles later at the Gulf of Mexico will get a $320 million infusion from the federal government to improve water quality. World, Politics, Environment, Water, Regions, North America, United States, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee, Washington D.C., Wisconsin 2009-09-30T10:13:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/record_number_of_green_candidates_run_in_2009_elections/?source=rss A record number of Green Party candidates are running for public office throughout the US, with many campaigning for reelection along with fresh new Green faces. World, Politics, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Regions, North America, United States, Connecticut, Minnesota, New York, Washington D.C. 2009-08-31T14:46:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/9_flights_from_jetamerica_on_sale_now/?source=rss JetAmerica, the low-cost carrier which is said to have been modeled after low-cost European carrier Ryanair, is selling $9 flights from New York, Detroit, Orlando, Michigan and Minneapolis starting today (May 27). Regions, North America, United States, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio 2009-05-28T02:50:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/b_line_small_by_hive_modular/?source=rss Part of living lightly on the planet is reducing the square footage of your home and living space. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, North America, United States, Minnesota 2009-03-09T10:53:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/judge_overturns_decision_on_gray_wolves/?source=rss A federal court Monday overturned the Bush administration's decision to remove gray wolves in the western Great Lakes region from the endangered species list. World, Politics, Environment, Wildlife, Feel Good, Regions, North America, United States, Michigan, Minnesota, Washington D.C., Wisconsin, Environment Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories, World Top Stories 2008-10-01T10:00:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/green_clothing_offers_more_than_eco_awareness/?source=rss Cheap clothing and electronics have led many consumers to treat those products as disposable items. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, North America, United States, Minnesota, Business Top Stories, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-07-16T08:35:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/im_so_grateful_for_getting_shot_out_of_the_sky/?source=rss The Japanese fighter caught the American pilot from behind, riddling his plane with machine-gun rounds. The left engine burst into flames. It was time to bail out. Feel Good, Inspirational Stories, Regions, East Asia, Japan, Europe, United Kingdom, England, Oceania, Australia, Papua New Guinea, North America, United States, California, Minnesota, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, UK Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-03-16T11:09:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/new_proposal_for_canada_lynx_habitat/?source=rss Federal wildlife managers have dramatically increased the amount of land they want to designate as critical habitat for the Canada lynx, a threatened species. Environment, Wildlife, Regions, North America, United States, Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Washington, Washington D.C., Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-03-02T18:30:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/breakthrough_scientists_grow_new_heart/?source=rss Researchers have brought a dead animal heart back to life in the lab by repopulating it with healthy cells, a feat they believe may someday allow them to grow new hearts and other organs for people desperate for transplants. News with Video, Top Headlines, Popular Articles, Top Stories, Health Top Stories, USA Top Stories, Health, Regions, North America, United States, Minnesota 2008-01-17T18:08:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/skies_to_be_swept_for_alien_life/?source=rss The switch has been thrown on a telescope specifically designed to seek out alien life. 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Environment, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, Iowa, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-10-04T10:09:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/unitedhealth_group_pacificare_to_provide_millions_in_new_grants_to_benefit_/?source=rss As part of its ongoing commitment to California, UnitedHealth Group and PacifiCare today announced they will fund $25 million in new grants to benefit health care consumers and improve the delivery of health care services in the Golden State. Regions, North America, United States, California, Minnesota, USA Top Stories 2007-08-29T10:44:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/bridge_collapse_hero_is_offered_free_tuition/?source=rss One of the heroes of the 35W bridge collapse has been offered a substantial reward ... The praise comes in the form of full tuition at Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis. Feel Good, Heroic Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Minnesota, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-08-08T12:18:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/miracle_amid_the_bridge_collapse/?source=rss It was an unimaginable sight to anyone. Feel Good, Heroic Stories, Regions, North America, United States, Minnesota, Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-08-03T13:54:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/downloaded_e_textbooks_saved_students_over_1_million_last_year/?source=rss Now that summer break is in full swing, media agencies are building back-to-school efforts with a new kind of media in their mix -- free college textbooks. Business, Feel Good, Regions, North America, United States, Minnesota, Business Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-07-16T11:11:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/minnesota_legislature_passes_countrys_toughest_e_waste_bill/?source=rss The Minnesota state legislature last week passed an innovative "producer responsibility" bill which requires electronics manufacturers to pay for collection and recycling of electronic waste from households. World, Politics, Science, Technology, Regions, North America, United States, Minnesota, Science Top Stories, World Top Stories 2007-05-08T12:24:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/minn_woman_auctions_all_her_stuff_on_ebay/?source=rss Lisa Perry wants a fresh start. So she's decided to sell nearly all of her belongings in one massive auction on eBay. Feel Good, Regions, North America, United States, Minnesota, Special Interest Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2007-04-17T13:02:00+00:00