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  • Nice news of the day – August 15, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 15, 2019

    Congratulations to Bismarck barber David Vetter, who is a top 25 finalist in a global hair competition with 311,000 submissions. Follow The Barber’s Wife on Facebook for a link to vote. And after you’re done, check…

  • Nice news of the day – August 14, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 14, 2019

    Did you know 2,000 recreational vehicles will roll into the North Dakota State Fairgrounds today for a four-day motorhome convention – which will include (in part) presentations on mildew and odor removal, genealogy, microwave cooking, and…

  • Nice news of the day – August 13, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 13, 2019

    Did you know the #1-selling ice cream at Mount Rushmore is swirled in from Pride Dairy of Bottineau? It is called Thomas Jefferson Vintage Vanilla Ice Cream because the recipe was written by President Jefferson (you…

  • Nice news of the day – August 12, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 12, 2019

    Did you know 293,145 people attended the North Dakota State Fair this year? Said General Manager Renae Korslien, ““People from all over have been complimenting it and not just fair-goers. Vendors have told us that even…

  • Nice news of the day – August 9, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 9, 2019

    Good luck to 11-year-old Jamison Mutschler of Valley City, who has qualified for the Amateur National Motocross Championship! And as you start the weekend, check out today’s news – which has puppies, friendship, and (of course)…

  • Nice news of the day – August 8, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 8, 2019

    Did you know a Wahpeton border collie served in WWII and is the star of a new book entitled “Major: A Soldier Dog?” And did you know today’s news is about Kolaches, musicians, and books? Read…

  • Nice news of the day – August 7, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 7, 2019

    Did you know Watford City was recently selected as the nicest place in North Dakota by Reader’s Digest? You can read the nomination letter that made it all happen here: https://bit.ly/2OD26bH. And did you know today’s…

  • Nice news of the day – August 6, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 6, 2019

    Did you know Minot’s Bella Burckhard competed last weekend in the national Miss Amazing Pageant, which “invests in the strengths of girls and women with disabilities?” Bella is North Dakota’s first-ever Miss Amazing. And did you…

  • Nice news of the day – August 5, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 5, 2019

    Mark your calendars for the Dakota Nights Astronomy Festival – a three-day celebration of North Dakota’s night skies! The Festival open on August 30 in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and includes rocket building, solar system hikes,…

  • North Dakota Nice: Journey Home Animal Rescue

    North Dakota Nice: Journey Home Animal Rescue

    It’s no secret that dogs make paws-itively great pets, which is why we’re mutts about Journey Home Animal Rescue a brand-new volunteer-driven foster organization serving the Grand Forks area. While Journey Home officially opened its doors…

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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