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  • Nice news of the day – August 2, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 2, 2019

    Last year, 1.3M tourists visited North Dakota’s state parks and events. Did you know the state is on track to exceed those numbers this year? And did you know today’s news is about budding entrepreneurs, helpful…

  • Nice news of the day – August 1, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 1, 2019

    It’s a boy! Did you know a baby giraffe was recently born at the Roosevelt Park Zoo? And did you know today’s news is about a glowing community and not one, but two, murals? Read on.

  • Nice news of the day – July 31, 2019

    Nice news of the day – July 31, 2019

    Did you know Mayville State biology professor Michael Kjelland has been credited with unearthing Alice – a fossilized triceratops skull – in the Hell Creek Formation of the North Dakota Badlands? The longer story can be…

  • Nice news of the day – July 30, 2019

    Nice news of the day – July 30, 2019

    Did you know actor Nick Offerman (of “Parks & Recreation” fame) stopped by the Fargo Fair last week? And did you know today’s news is about bicycles, Michigan, and a girl named Haddie? Plus, a bonus…

  • Nice news of the day – July 29, 2019

    Nice news of the day – July 29, 2019

    Did you know Garrison, Jamestown, Mandan, and Medora host kite fests in the summer – and you can be a part of the next one in Minot on August 10-11? And did you know today’s news…

  • Nice news of the day – July 26, 2019

    Nice news of the day – July 26, 2019

    Congratulations to 12-year-old Kiera Mativy of Dickinson, who took the world champion rodeo title for pole bending at the National Little Britches Rodeo! And as you’re getting ready for the weekend, check out today’s news -…

  • Nice news of the day – July 25, 2019

    Nice news of the day – July 25, 2019

    Since bee colony numbers are way down across the country, North Dakota is picking up the delicious slack – leading the nation in honey production. You can learn more at https://beeinformed.org/. And you can learn more…

  • Nice news of the day – July 24, 2019

    Nice news of the day – July 24, 2019

    Did you know Bismarck was recently ranked the 2nd least-stressed city in the U.S.? Fargo came in 7th, which is still pretty chill. And did you know today’s news is about a club barn, a polka…

  • Nice news of the day – July 23, 2019

    Nice news of the day – July 23, 2019

    Did you know a North Dakota state flag went on the first moon landing mission 50 years ago, and you can see that flag, along with moon rocks and other artifacts, at the ND Heritage Center…

  • Nice news of the day – July 22, 2019

    Nice news of the day – July 22, 2019

    Some of you know my dad, Steve Silverman, co-authored (along with my mom, Robin) a North Dakota landscapes book called “America’s Land of Tranquility.” My dad found a never-before published photo – shown here – from…

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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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