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

  • Nice news of the day – December 2, 2019

    Nice news of the day – December 2, 2019

    Did you know Drayton is hosting their annual Old Fashioned Christmas from December 9–15?  The party includes food, a Tree of Lights program, music, sleigh rides, a crafter’s market, and a bonspiel. And did you know…

  • Nice news of the day – November 29, 2019

    Nice news of the day – November 29, 2019

    Congratulations to the SIX North Dakota students nominated to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point by Senator John Hoeven! You can read about one of the nominees in today’s news. And speaking of the news,…

  • Nice news of the day – November 28, 2019

    Nice news of the day – November 28, 2019

    Happy Thanksgiving! I’m so thankful to be connected to all of you wonderful people! And today’s news is all about other things for which I’m thankful: great schools and great kids. Read on, and have a…

  • Nice news of the day – November 27, 2019

    Nice news of the day – November 27, 2019

    Did you know that 14-year-old Paige McCormick of Fargo recently won the US Tennis Association’s Northern Fall Junior Open in Eden Prairie? And did you know today’s news is about Dorothy Adams, Vanessa Lange, and John…

  • Nice news of the day – November 26, 2019

    Nice news of the day – November 26, 2019

    Did you know that the North Dakota Class B Play Contest, where high school students compete by performing one-act plays, kicked off yesterday in Jamestown? You can find the schedule here: shorturl.at/moJN0 And did you know…

  • No news today and an apology recipe

    No news today and an apology recipe

    I’m very sorry, all – I had a death in my family and, as such, am unable to post today’s news. I’ll be back tomorrow with our normal schedule of happy niceness. As an apology, here…

  • Nice news of the day – November 22, 2019

    Nice news of the day – November 22, 2019

    Did you know the Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase opens today in Fargo at 4pm and goes all weekend?  If you miss it, it will be in Bismarck the weekend of December 6. And did you…

  • Nice news of the day – November 21, 2019

    Nice news of the day – November 21, 2019

    Did you know Lakota Public Schools was one of 10 organizations nationwide to receive a $5,000 donation from Bayer Cereal Experts Grain for Good to support educational opportunities in the state? And did you know today’s…

  • Nice news of the day – November 20, 2019

    Nice news of the day – November 20, 2019

    Did you know that the Minot Air Force Base hosts an annual – this is their 49th year – a free Thanksgiving dinner and entertainment for local senior citizens? And did you know today’s news has…

  • Nice news of the day – November 19, 2019

    Nice news of the day – November 19, 2019

    Congratulations to 6’10” North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godread, who has been listed in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the World’s Tallest Politician! And hey, do you know what patriotic donuts, books for…

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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