North Dakota Nice

Have good luck | October 16, 2024

A study was published earlier this fall entitled, Money can buy me love: Gifts are a more effective form of acute social support than conversations. One of my pals recently fell down a ravine in order…
North Dakota Today | Kelly Eickenbrock and a Local Author Fair

Thank you to the kind people who work for and watch North Dakota Today – it was a crisp (freeze warning!) fall day to talk about Kelly Eickenbrock, my Nice Person of the Week, as well…
Check It Out | Sons of Norway Free Coffee Tasting

Norwegian coffee is not just about the drink itself; it’s about the entire experience. It embodies the appreciation of nature, the enjoyment of quality ingredients, and the joy of shared moments with loved ones. The coffee…
Hero | October 9, 2024

There have been hundreds of stories of kindness, selflessness, and heroism shared over the past two weeks in response to Helene and the wildfires in North Dakota…but there is one story that has yet to be…
North Dakota Today | Charlotte Myrdal and the Western North Dakota Fire Fight

Thank you to the wonderful people who work for and watch North Dakota Today – it was an incredibly beautiful fall day to talk about Charlotte Myrdal, my Nice Person of the Week, as well as…
A story for my sister | October 2, 2024

As you know, my little sister, Erica, lives in Asheville, North Carolina. As you also probably know, Asheville was hit by a hurricane last Thursday and Friday. In addition to knocking out all water, power, and…
North Dakota Today | David Olson and Sweet Street (plus a few Asheville resources)

Thank you to the lovely people who work for and watch North Dakota Today – it was a gloriously warm fall day to talk about David Olson, my Nice Person of the Week, as well as…
Mother lode | September 25, 2024

This past weekend was a “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs”-type situation at our house after Kyle shed his normal skin and transformed into KYLE KING OF THE GARDEN. I was standing in the kitchen doing…
North Dakota Today | The Unforgettables Choir and Reading with Ruth

Thank you to the wonderful people who work for and watch North Dakota Today – it was a quiet September day to talk about Mary Ann Devig and the Unforgettables Choir, my Nice Person (+ choir)…
Check It Out | Flannel Fest

Let’s talk about things that are synonymous with fall: Pumpkin Spice. Harvest. Hay Rides. OH, and FLANNEL.