This week’s story is about the Tooth Fairy, and this week’s news is about St. Jude’s Volunteer of the Year, a thoughtful Iditarod athlete, and a local National Merit Scholarship finalist. Read on.
Goot Girl | NNoTW February 18, 2021
This week’s story is about Andes Mints, and this week’s news has a lot of LEGOs, volunteer grandparents, and barn gnomes. Read on.
Love | by Amanda Kosior
This is a story about Batman bat love.
Crab | NNoTW February 11, 2021
This week’s story is about a Crabby Valentine’s Day, and this week’s news is about a 40-year volunteer, a room full of prom dresses, and Hygge. Read on.
A Girl, an Engine Block Heater, and the South Forks Plaza | NNoTW February 4, 2021
This week’s story is about my job at the Shirt Shoppe, and this week’s news has not one, not two, but three articles about cats. Read on.
Bingo Queen | NNoTW January 28, 2021
This week’s story is about lunchtime bingo, and this week’s news is about a video, an app, and a lot of cell phones. Read on.
Cold Play | NNoTW January 21, 2021
This week’s story is about the weather, and this week’s news is about a TikTok sensation, a beautiful bridge, and a bookmobile. Read on.
Bar Harbor is for ice cream | NNoTW January 12, 2021
This week’s story is about a trip to Bar Harbor, and this week’s news is about a red panda named Bo, a fundraiser named Danette, and a teacher named Jo. Read on.
Samantha | NNoTW January 6, 2021
This week’s story is about Dixie Cups and spiders, and this week’s news has the first babies of the new year. Read on.
Hockey Mom, Part 1 | by Amanda Kosior
Born and raised in North Dakota, I grew up surrounded by people with hockey coursing through their veins. I, however, had a much more casual relationship with not just hockey, but all sports in general – less rooted in my heart and soul, but more topical, like wearing a hat.
On Special Days | NNoTW December 31, 2020
This week’s story is about cake for lunch, and this week’s news is about a teenage gymnast, a soccer coach, and some lost-and-found Christmas presents. Happy 2021!
The Farmer Hello | NNoTW December 24, 2020
This week’s story is about Country Waving, and this week’s news is about carolers, Christmas stories, and a Great Conjunction. Read on.
A tale of three chickens | NNoTW December 17, 2020
This week’s story is about our Fart Car, and this week’s news is about a really big fez, free lunch, and a pile of jammies. Read on.
HanuCanada | NNoTW December 10, 2020
This week’s story is about my first Hanukkah in Canada, and this week’s news is about Blessing Boxes, a good night’s sleep, and a miniature Christmas village. Read on.
Casserole Batter Rye Bread | NNoTW December 3, 2020
This week’s story is about Mississippi Pot Roast, and this week’s news is about a pretty impressive tip, Closet 701, and Lyd’s Kids. Read on.
My former co-worker’s husband, Paul | NNoTW November 26, 2020
This week’s story is about a memorable trip to the Minneapolis airport, and this week’s news is about a daily song, Gifts for Grandparents, and a free holiday cookbook. Happy Thanksgiving, and thank you for reading North Dakota Nice!
The Tempo | NNoTW November 19, 2020
This week’s story is about my Ford Tempo, and this week’s news is about a sensory garden, 1,300 pairs of socks, and a lot of Thanksgiving turkey. Read on.
North Dakota Nice News of the Week | November 12, 2020
This week’s story is about our backyard rink, and this week’s news is about a theater troupe, the Girl Scouts, and some lifesaving volunteers. Read on.
North Dakota Nice News of the Week | November 5, 2020
This week’s story is about my five-year-old’s newfound interest, and this week’s news is about a newfangled engine, “The Superbowl of Field Reports,” and a ND Nice Facebook exchange about a dog named Rufus. Read on.
The Assimilation of Canadian Kyle / By Amanda
I can avoid political discussion better than anyone in the universe. I don’t talk politics with my husband. I don’t talk politics with my best friend. I don’t talk politics with my parents or my sister or my in-laws or my mailman or my coworkers or text message polls or random strangers on the street. I once sat on the floor (I feel like I need to qualify that we were at a desk and chairs) during an acting session of the North Dakota state senate with my boss, a state senator, and still managed to not talk politics. It’s a gift. [Read on]