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

  • Nice news of the day – February 6, 2019

    Nice news of the day – February 6, 2019

    Although we like to tease that North Dakota is flat, we’re actually more rolling than Florida and Illinois. In fact, there are three ski resorts in North Dakota. And speaking of those resorts, today’s news is…

  • Nice news of the day – February 5, 2019

    Nice news of the day – February 5, 2019

    North Dakota’s motto is “Liberty and Union, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable” – but did you know that when we were still the Dakota Territory, the motto was, “Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable, Now…

  • Nice news of the day – February 4, 2019

    Nice news of the day – February 4, 2019

    Happy post-Super Bowl Day! Did you know that there have been 51 professional football players from North Dakota? And did you know that today’s nice news is about HOF referees, a connecting congregation, and the champion…

  • North Dakota Grows: Melvin, Syl, Dustin, and Badlands Shaving Company

    North Dakota Grows: Melvin, Syl, Dustin, and Badlands Shaving Company

    North Dakotans have a beautiful ability to find joy in the simplicity of everyday life – which is why we are home to amazing companies such as Badlands Shaving Company, who have turned an ordinary task…

  • Nice news of the day – February 1, 2019

    Nice news of the day – February 1, 2019

    Did you know that the Minot Air Force Base – opened in 1957 – is one of only two bases in the country with B-52s? I’m so glad that North Dakota is able to support all…

  • Nice news of the day – January 31, 2019

    Nice news of the day – January 31, 2019

    Did you know that over 70 athletes competed in North Dakota’s Winter Special Olympics last weekend? And did you know that today’s nice news is about ice fishing, an anonymous donor, and cattle farmers? Read on.

  • Nice news of the day – January 30, 2019

    Nice news of the day – January 30, 2019

    Did you know that North Dakota recently had its first-ever outdoor Hockey Day North Dakota, and the Jamestown Blue Jays won? And did you know that today’s nice news is about a community orchard, a new…

  • Nice news of the day – January 29, 2019

    Nice news of the day – January 29, 2019

    Happy Amandamanium Pandamonium! Today’s nice news is about a Medal of Honor recipient, a tyrannosaurus rex, and some bell ringin’ good news. Read on.

  • Nice news of the day – January 28, 2019

    Nice news of the day – January 28, 2019

    Take a good, deep breath – North Dakota has the second-cleanest air in the country. And looking for another breath of fresh air? Today’s nice news is about a beloved son, online nurses, and official kindness.…

  • Love in the time of Amandamanium Pandamonium / by Amanda

    Love in the time of Amandamanium Pandamonium / by Amanda

    It’s the end of January, when the stores declare “Valentine’s Day!” and the weather shouts “Winter!” But there is another holiday season of equal importance: Amandamanium Pandamonium.

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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