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North Dakota Nice: #SayYESS

March 23, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

One of the many reasons it’s great to be a North Dakotan is knowing that you live in a community that cares about you. Introducing YESS (Youth Empowering Social Status) – a brand-new organization that brings together young people with and without disabilities to build peer relationships and make sure no one is left behind.

Board President Erin Pasley kindly offered to give us a little insight on what the community is doing to #sayYESS. Read on.

Categories: North Dakota Nice, Reader's Story • Tags: Bismarck, Mandan, North Dakota Nice

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Nice news of the day – March 22, 2019

March 22, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Did you know North Dakota’s high school graduation rates increased by 1% last year, meaning more kids are staying in school?

And did you know today’s news is about drug programs, robots, and doggy vests? Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Adams County, Minot

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Nice news of the day – March 21, 2019

March 21, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Did you know that for the last 20 years, the Ukrainian Cultural Institute in Dickinson has offered a Lenten lunch every Friday? It includes cheese buttons, pierogies, fried and baked fish, garlic beans, green beans, salad, deviled eggs, pickled beets, and desserts.

And did you know today’s news is about reading, a good driving, and a whole lot of canned goods? Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Adams County, Dickinson, Fargo, Harwood, Hettinger, Minot

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Nice news of the day – March 20, 2019

March 20, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Did you know that today the Honoring Those Who Served-Ministry breakfast group will read off the names of North Dakota’s 19 Medal of Honor recipients? Read more: https://bit.ly/2W0kmdR

And did you know today’s news is about poets, dreamers, and North Dakotans coming home? Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Adams County, Jamestown, Minot

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Nice news of the day – March 19, 2019

March 19, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

You have heard of the various North Dakota Class B sports tournaments – but did you know the Class B Music Festival is May 4 at Bismarck State?

And did you know today’s news is all about smart kids – learning about ag, science, and…bread. Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Williston

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Nice news of the day – March 18, 2019

March 18, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Did you know that athlete Jan Moser of Mandan and coach Cindy Schopper of Valley City are in Abu Dhabi at the Special Olympics World Games?

And did you know today’s news is all about sports – wheelchair basketball, Taekwondo, and track-and-field? Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Fargo, Grant County, Mandan, Valley City

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Nice news of the day – March 15, 2019

March 15, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Did you know that Ellen Jean Diederich, a nationally-award winning artist, is on exhibit at the Red Door Gallery in Wahpeton?

And did you know that today’s news is about a 1000th-point shot, reading, and firearm safety? Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Hettinger, Rugby, Scranton, Watford City

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Nice news of the day – March 14, 2019

March 14, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Did you know North Dakota has Roller Derby teams in Fargo, Bismarck, Dickinson, Grand Forks, Minot and they are always looking for “freshies” (over the age of 18) to compete?

And did you know today’s news is about a national student of the year, a citizen lifesaver, and flamingos? Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Fargo, New England, New Rockford

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Nice news of the day – March 13, 2019

March 13, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Did you know this is the third year that the Roosevelt Park Zoo in Minot has been open for the winter, and you can see cool animals such as Amur tigers, leopards, camels, and pandas? (And fun fact – it’s too cold for the Zoo’s penguins.)

And did you know today’s news is about an award-winning educator, a photographer raising autism awareness, and a whole lotta wheat? Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Grafton, Mandan, New England

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North Dakota Nice: “Note”-worthy kindness with one of the world’s oldest instruments

March 12, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Meet Dakota: an amazing nine-year-old from Reynolds, ND who spends her free time making her community more beautiful by playing the harp. Dakota kindly offered to tell us a little bit more about how she is using music to spread joy. Read on.

Categories: North Dakota Nice, Reader's Story • Tags: Reynolds

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Nice news of the day – March 12, 2019

March 12, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Did you know Fargo and Bismarck are two of the best places to live in the country for Millennials, according to Liveability.com?

And did you know that today’s news is about kind kids, a nationally-recognized poet, and a prize bull? Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: St. Anthony, Wahpeton, Wilkinson

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North Dakota N”ice”: A snowstorm, a hockey game, and an act of kindness

March 11, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

This story comes from the wonderful Kaia Lunde of Grand Forks.

“I was heading to the last UND men’s hockey game of the year with a friend. Since parking is limited to the members of the Champions Club, my friend and I thought we’d walk from my place.” Read on.

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Nice news of the day – March 11, 2019

March 11, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Did you know Grand Forks is home to the Northern Sky Astronomical Society, an amateur astronomy club that meets monthly? Check them out here: https://www.facebook.com/northernskyastro/

And did you know today’s news is about a nestful of Eagles, a helpful Bison, and a poodle named Teddybear? Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Arthur, Fargo, Valley City

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North Dakota Grows: Karen and Karen’s Kuchens

March 9, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

If you live in North Dakota, chances are you’ve fought the desire to not eat a panful of kuchen in one sitting. Somewhere between a cake-y pie and a custard, this dessert came to North Dakota via Germans from Russia – and if you ask me, tastes the best when it’s made by a German grandma.

Fortunately, we have plenty of those in North Dakota – such as Karen Schwandt, who is the namesake, brains, and heart behind the famous Karen’s Kuchens. Read on.

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Categories: Reader's Story • Tags: North Dakota Grows

Nice news of the day – March 8, 2019

March 8, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Good news for a cold winter: the federal Agriculture Department has announced that 2/3 of North Dakota’s winter wheat crop is rated in good condition.

And in other good news, today’s news is about smart kids, a beautiful singer, and an important gathering. Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Grand Forks, Williston

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Nice news of the day – March 7, 2019

March 7, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

The results are in – the tastiest water in North Dakota is in Bismarck! (I think our water in Thompson is great, so I want a recount): https://bit.ly/2Tz9Mgn

And speaking of great, today’s nice news is about a hand up, a drive up, and a grow up. Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Grand Forks, Wahpeton, Williston

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Nice news of the day – March 6, 2019

March 6, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Did you know it’s the 50th anniversary of Zip to Zap? If you don’t know Zip to Zap, click here: https://bit.ly/2NJJL8N.

And if you don’t know today’s nice news – about fruit, pinochle, and nursing – read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Bowman, Larimore

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Nice news of the day – March 5, 2019

March 5, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Did you know that Fargo’s Jim Lanier is the oldest person to finish the toughest sled dog race in the world? Check him out here: https://bit.ly/2GYJcHN

And did you know today’s news is about snowmobiles, breakfast, and a puppy? Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Cooperstown, Dickinson, Fargo

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Nice news of the day – March 4, 2019

March 4, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Congratulations to all of the great North Dakota Special Olympians who competed last weekend!

And speaking of great, today’s news is about an artist, an owl rescuer, and cheese. Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Hebron, Jamestown, New England

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North Dakota Grows: Lisa, Greg, and 4e Winery

March 2, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

We’ve got our ion 4e Winery – a husband-and-wife team who have combined a love of chemistry and North Dakota to create an experience of white, red, and non-grape wines “born of the prairie.” Read on for how Lisa and Greg Cook are in their element celebrating the flavors and people of North Dakota.

Categories: Reader's Story • Tags: Casselton, Fargo, North Dakota Grows

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