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

  • Only two days to the weekly news! Plus, flax recipes!

    Only two days to the weekly news! Plus, flax recipes!

    I promise I’m not going to do this every week, for real.  Just this week to get everyone on the schedule.  And while you’re here, here’s a fact: did you know North Dakota grows 85% of…

  • The future of the ND Nice news (at least for the next four weeks)

    The future of the ND Nice news (at least for the next four weeks)

    Thank you to everyone who weighed in on your preferred way to receive the news!  The (small) majority has selected a weekly post, so we’ll try that out for the next month.  If you like it,…

  • Nice news of the day – January 17, 2020

    Nice news of the day – January 17, 2020

    Did you know the Leach Public Library had a record number of socks – 877 pairs, up from 556 last year – donated for their annual Sock Tree to help men, women, and kids with the…

  • Nice news of the day – January 16, 2020

    Nice news of the day – January 16, 2020

    Are you a North Dakotan permanently or temporarily living in Arizona?  The ND Communication Foundation will be hosting its 53rd annual North Dakota picnic in Mesa, AZ on March 1.  Details in today’s news. And also…

  • Nice news of the day – January 15, 2020

    Nice news of the day – January 15, 2020

    Congratulations to Minot Police Officer Krysta Becker, who recently received the North Dakota Peace Officers Association’s Bravery Award for saving a suicidal person’s life! And happy Wednesday!  Today’s news is about a music teacher, a group…

  • Nice news of the day – January 14, 2020

    Nice news of the day – January 14, 2020

    Thanks to all who weighed in on Facebook, on the site, and in person!  It’s the last day to vote on whether you’d like to continue to get your news daily, or once a week. And…

  • Nice news of the day – January 13, 2020

    Nice news of the day – January 13, 2020

    Did you know a feature western film named “Sanctified” will begin filming in the North Dakota Badlands in May? And did you know today’s news is about inspiring rivers, busy Minoters, and soup kitchens?   Read on.

  • Nice news of the day – January 10, 2020

    Nice news of the day – January 10, 2020

    Did you know North Dakota’s population has reached a record level of 762,000 people? And did you know today’s news has a community of prayer warriors, “famous” Minoters, and not one, but two Stories of the…

  • Nice news of the day – January 9, 2020

    Nice news of the day – January 9, 2020

    Here’s something to buzz about: did you know there are 670,536 registered bee colonies in North Dakota? And did you know today’s news is about entrepreneurial pre-teens, rural religion, and bugs.  Read on.

  • Nice news of the day – January 8, 2020

    Nice news of the day – January 8, 2020

    Babies are nice!  Did you know North Dakota had the nation’s second-highest birth rate in 2019? And speaking of nice, did you know today’s news is about fidget blankets, shovels, and books?  Read on.

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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