I’ve had a lot of sugary goodness this week in the nice news, but did you know that North Dakotans have a lower prevalence of diabetes than the rest of the U.S.?

And guess what else – today’s nice news is about bite-sized books, able giving, and good karma. Read on.

• Kids in Medina got a taste of a smorgasbord of books thanks to two teachers at Medina Public School. (Jamestown Sun) 
• It’s Christmas all year ‘round at the Able Thrift store in Dickinson thanks to generous donors. (Dickinson Press) 
• Here’s a story where being North Dakota Nice is paid back in good karma (and a helpful trip to the hospital). (Grand Forks Herald)