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

  • Nice news of the day – January 1, 2019

    Nice news of the day – January 1, 2019

    Here’s a sweet fact: chocolate-covered potato chips – better known as Chippers – were introduced to the world by North Dakota’s George Widman. And here’s a few more sweet things in today’s nice news: North Dakotans…

  • Nice news of the day – December 31, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 31, 2018

    Guess what: corporate records from the early days of Bobcat Co. are house at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. And guess what else: today’s nice news is about best friends, better parents, and lutefisk.…

  • Nice news of the day – December 28, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 28, 2018

    Did you know that in 1948, North Dakota raffled off a Dream House in Bismarck by dropping tickets from airplanes? The 5-room, 1-bath house was valued at $20,000 during the raffle and is now for sale…

  • Nice news of the day – December 27, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 27, 2018

    If you’ve driven on the Enchanted Highway, you have seen Gary Greff’s sculptures – but did you know they are the world’s largest scrap metal art? And did you know that today’s nice news is about…

  • Nice news of the day – December 26, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 26, 2018

    Check out this neat fact: there have been 15 North Dakota-born players in the NHL. And also, get this: today’s nice news is about a Pearl Harbor survivor, marshmallow igloos, and hot chocolate. Read on.

  • Nice news of the day – December 25, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 25, 2018

    Did you know there are really, really generous people in North Dakota? Today’s nice news is only the tip of the iceberg. Read on.

  • Christmastime for the Jews, by Amanda

    Christmastime for the Jews, by Amanda

    I am Jewish. “Oh, are there a lot of Jews in North Dakota?” You may wonder. Let’s put it this way: we could throw a party for all of us at my synagogue and still have…

  • Nice news of the day – December 24, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 24, 2018

    Any guess as to what North Dakota’s official word is? If you guessed “hotdish,” you’d be right. And speaking of hotdish, today’s nice news is about lefse, miniature golf, and 4-H kids. Read on.

  • Nice news of the day – December 21, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 21, 2018

    As we head into Christmas week, take a few minutes to thank a farmer – because holiday or no holiday, rain or shine, animals need care. And speaking of being thankful, today’s nice news is all…

  • Nice news of the day – December 20, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 20, 2018

    Did you know that there are more than 350 fishing lakes in North Dakota and, owing to a law passed in 1993, you can fish year-round? And guess what else – there are amazing people in…

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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