Happy Wednesday! It’s pretty easy to hug a farmer in North Dakota – farms take up nearly 90% of the state. And speaking of hug-worthy things, today’s nice news is about cool electives, helpful hands, and a European cruise. Read on.
When I was in high school, my favorite elective was shop class because I got to weld a totally sweet Snoopy sculpture. Now students can take robotics, guitar, and even library assistantship. (Grand Forks Herald)
We know what it takes to recover from a natural disaster, which is why a handful of North Dakotans are headed to California to help with the wildfire cleanup. (KVRR)
An 8th grader in Cavalier wrote an essay so nice he’s taking his entire family on a river cruise through the Netherlands and Belgium. (Cavalier County Extra)