Thirsty? There are 20 breweries in North Dakota. And speaking of drinking, today’s nice news is about clean water, as well as a legendary coach and a Noon Year’s Party. Read on.

• We are so lucky to live in a state with so many coaches and educators like Tom Gabrielsen who truly make/made a positive difference in hundreds – maybe thousands – of childrens’ lives. (Grand Forks Herald) 
• My husband grew up in a tiny town with terrible water (now they have amazing water), so I know how important people like Mary Massad are to rural communities. (New England Extra) 
• Kids in Williston got to party it up on New Year’s Eve Day thanks to the Williston Public Library. (KFYR TV)