“Stuff that makes you say, “Oh, for nice”

  • Look, a goose | May 6, 2021

    Look, a goose | May 6, 2021

    This week’s story is about the animal kingdom, and this week’s news has kid-friendly outfits and pie. Read on.

  • Good Sport

    Good Sport

    This is the origin story of the Central/Red River hockey rivalry, as told by a family of Central grads (so 100% irrefutably accurate). It originally appeared in the February 2021 issue of The Red Cent and…

  • Garage Sale | NNoTW April 29, 2021

    Garage Sale | NNoTW April 29, 2021

    This week’s story is about garage sales, and this week’s news has an art festival, discount insulin, and a population boom.  Read on.

  • Fairy Princess | NNoTW April 22, 2021

    Fairy Princess | NNoTW April 22, 2021

    This week’s story is about my journey to become a fairy princess, and this week’s news is about bracelets, books, and Boy Scouts. Read on.

  • The write stuff | April 15, 2021

    The write stuff | April 15, 2021

    This week’s story is about writing, and this week’s news is about a big deal of a small town, a leftover lunch program, and a glamorous prom. Read on.

  • No bother | April 8, 2021

    No bother | April 8, 2021

    This week’s story is about staying out of trouble, and this week’s news is about healthy families, a new kidney, and a garden of healing. Read on.

  • Box Set | April 1, 2021

    Box Set | April 1, 2021

    This week’s story is a tale of two infomercials, and this week’s news has friendly fire departments, a Fueled Force, and a four-time award-winning artist.  Read on.

  • Hockey Tournaments | March 25, 2021

    Hockey Tournaments | March 25, 2021

    This week’s story is about Hockey Moms, and this week’s news has free food, free braces, and and a shipping-container-turned-cabin built with free materials.  Read on.

  • Gefilte Fish | March 18, 2021

    Gefilte Fish | March 18, 2021

    This week’s story is about a Passover food delicacy, and this week’s news has an app for farmland hunting, online art lessons, and Miss Basketball.  Read on.

  • The Lawn Ranger | March 11, 2021

    The Lawn Ranger | March 11, 2021

    This week’s story is about the first time I mowed our lawn, and this week’s news is about a new definition of a “LOAN,” a black-footed ferret, and a bunch of North Dakotans competing on a…

Hi, I’m Amanda Kosior

North Dakota Nice is filled with stories about people being awesome because I love people – and also a weekly story about me because I love me, too. I hope you find something that makes you feel good, and I especially hope you have a great day.

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