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

  • Nice news of the day – January 25, 2019

    Nice news of the day – January 25, 2019

    Things are pretty great in North Dakota – I mean, you can buy kuchen at the grocery store – but did you know that Theodore Roosevelt initially came to North Dakota to toughen up? From Teddy:…

  • Nice news of the day – January 24, 2019

    Nice news of the day – January 24, 2019

    We all know that the world’s largest buffalo – Dakota Thunder – is in Jamestown. It is 26 feet tall and weighs 60 tons. But did you know that today’s nice news is about high school…

  • Nice news of the day – January 23, 2019

    Nice news of the day – January 23, 2019

    Happy Wednesday! It’s pretty easy to hug a farmer in North Dakota – farms take up nearly 90% of the state. And speaking of hug-worthy things, today’s nice news is about cool electives, helpful hands, and…

  • Nice news of the day – January 22, 2019

    Nice news of the day – January 22, 2019

    Did you know Beans Coffee Bar in Fargo was named North Dakota’s coolest-looking coffee cup by the Food Network – possssssibly because they put a mini doughnut on top of each cup? And did you know…

  • North Dakota Nice: High schoolers lend a hand

    North Dakota Nice: High schoolers lend a hand

    Via the Red River High School Twitter account:

  • Nice news of the day – January 21, 2019

    Nice news of the day – January 21, 2019

    Since North Dakota’s name is back at the top of the news again, you may be interested to know that the legislature tried to drop North from North Dakota, once in 1947 and once in 1989.…

  • North Dakota Grows: Jacob, Aubrey, and Timber & Ash Designs

    North Dakota Grows: Jacob, Aubrey, and Timber & Ash Designs

    For Jacob Barney, Timber & Ash Designs is truly a labor of love. Born and raised in Michigan, North Dakota, Jacob grew up woodworking alongside his father – who was as much a mentor, friend, and…

  • Nice news of the day – January 18, 2019

    Nice news of the day – January 18, 2019

    The only surprise here is that we’re not #1: North Dakota is the third-best state in the country to raise a family, according to WalletHub. And other things that are great here: Minot State students, non-traditional…

  • Nice news of the day – January 17, 2019

    Nice news of the day – January 17, 2019

    North Dakota Nice done twice – the Great Plains Food Bank is helping a CCC student open a food bank on the Spirit Lake Reservation. And also nice: a local author, an opportunity for landowners, and…

  • Nice news of the day – January 16, 2019

    Nice news of the day – January 16, 2019

    Did you know that there is a book club called BookTalk at Bismarck State College that is celebrating its 20th anniversary? Their next meeting is on February 3 and everyone is welcome. And did you know…

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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