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  • Nice news of the day – May 27, 2019

    Nice news of the day – May 27, 2019

    In honor of those North Dakotans who sacrificed their lives for the peace and security of our country, we remember and give thanks. Today’s news is about a living museum, clean water, and cars. Read on.

  • Nice news of the day – May 24, 2019

    Nice news of the day – May 24, 2019

    Did you know Bismarck State College was ranked the best “Bang for your buck” two-year education for veterans? And did you know today’s news has the story of the week, a story about a wedding, and…

  • Nice news of the day – May 23, 2019

    Nice news of the day – May 23, 2019

    Did you know that May is Beef Month? Take a minute to hug a rancher today! (Probably give them a head’s up first) And after you do, check out today’s news – about a clarinetist, Zip…

  • Nice news of the day – May 22, 2019

    Nice news of the day – May 22, 2019

    Congratulations to Bismarck High senior (and soon-to-be Harvard student) Naomi Hegwood for being named Teen of the Year by the Bismarck Tribune! And speaking of great people, today’s news is about pint-sized mayors, magical authors, and…

  • Nice news of the day – May 21, 2019

    Nice news of the day – May 21, 2019

    It’s officially the time of the year when my husband stands at the window waiting for someone to start up a lawn mower so that he can decide if it’s close enough to our house to…

  • Nice news of the day – May 20, 2019

    Nice news of the day – May 20, 2019

    Did you know that one in three of all North Dakotans is of Norwegian heritage? And did you know that today’s news is about a schoolful of scholarships, a roomful of Norwegians, and a track-full of…

  • Nice news of the day – May 17, 2019

    Nice news of the day – May 17, 2019

    Did you know the Paul Broste Rock Museum in Parshall is built of natural North Dakota granite and contains an internationally-recognized rock collection? And did you know today’s news contains the best story of the week,…

  • Nice news of the day – May 16, 2019

    Nice news of the day – May 16, 2019

    Congratulations to Caitlyn Vogel, Miss North Dakota Teen USA for winning First Runner-up Miss Teen USA! And speaking of great people, today’s news is about a lifesaving grandson, archery, and a book character come to life.…

  • Nice news of the day – May 15, 2019

    Nice news of the day – May 15, 2019

    Did you know that the Stutsman County Courthouse in Jamestown is North Dakota’s oldest surviving courthouse, and you can take a tour of it? Fun fact: it’s the only remaining building in North Dakota related to…

  • Nice news of the day – May 14, 2019

    Nice news of the day – May 14, 2019

    Did you know you can take a tour of the Ronald Reagan Minuteman Missile Site in Cooperstown to check out North Dakota’s piece of the Cold War? And speaking of things to check out, today’s news…

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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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