You may already know that sugar is produced in 22 states, but did you know that North Dakota ranks 4th on the list for the number of jobs created and the economic impact of sugar production on the country?

And did you know that today’s nice news is about good people, strong people, and helpful people? Read on.

• This is a great statement: “The people are good here.” (Grand Forks Herald) 
• North Dakotans have an amazing ability to react – and then bounce back – quickly after an accident. (Fargo Forum) 
• Instead of closing its emergency services program, the town of Esmond trained eight new Emergency Medical Responders to keep its residents safe. (Pierce County Tribune)