Good news in the new year: Did you know North Dakota was ranked the safest place to drive (lowest crash rates) in the country on New Year’s Eve?

And speaking of good driving, today’s news has a nice stat – as well as a sweet ride and a free lunch.  Read on.

A cute follow-up on the custom-built motorized wheelchair made by the Northwood and Hatton robotics team. (Grand Forks Herald)

HOLY COW – an anonymous donor paid of $28,000 in lunch debt for Fargo Public Schools. (KX Net)

In very good news, there were 100 fewer traffic deaths in North Dakota this year (and under 100 total). (Valley News Live)