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

  • Nice news of the day – December 19, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 19, 2018

    We all know that Cream of Wheat was first manufactured in Grand Forks, but did you know that there is a whole website dedicated to recipes using it? Check out creamofwheat.com/recipes for inspiration. But before you…

  • Nice news of the day – December 18, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 18, 2018

    Christmas for everyone! Did you know that North Dakota has the least-expensive trees in the country? Also for everyone: fancy dogs, Wheels for Work, and The Surprise in today’s nice news. Read on.

  • Nice news of the day – December 17, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 17, 2018

    Did you know that North Dakota’s fastest drag racer is a man named Bob Struksnes, who will be inducted next month into the National Hot Rod Association’s Hall of Fame? And did you know that today’s…

  • Nice news of the day – December 14, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 14, 2018

    Mr. Bubble is the #1 bath product in the U.S. – probably because it was invented in North Dakota by Harold Schafer. Also things that make North Dakota special: a 17-year old bowling entrepreneur, a 13-year…

  • Nice news of the day – December 13, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 13, 2018

    Did you know that North Dakota’s state sandwich is the sloppy joe? And while you are debating whether or not a sloppy joe is a sandwich (and a hot dog is a taco), check out today’s…

  • Nice news of the day – December 12, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 12, 2018

    You know those little registration stickers on your license plate? Well, they were invented in North Dakota by Lenard Milo. And did you know about Hettinger’s chickens, Liberty’s students, and Denbea Mcnally? You’ll learn about them…

  • Nice news of the day – December 11, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 11, 2018

    Guess what? Today is my dad, Steve Silverman’s, birthday! And guess what else? Today’s nice news is about bowling, unmanned aircraft, and Christmas magic. Read on.

  • Nice news of the day – December 10, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 10, 2018

    Amanda Prentice, Jill Crawford, and the Sparrow Ministry put together backpacks for children transitioning to a foster home to make the move easier.  They also organize laundry baskets full of important goodies for 18-year olds that…

  • Nice news of the day – December 8, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 8, 2018

    We all know that Josh Duhamel is one of Minot’s favorite sons, but did you also know that rapper Wiz Khalifa is a part of the Magic City, too? While you listen to his latest album,…

  • Nice news of the day – December 7, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 7, 2018

    Did you know that you can EAT North Dakota’s state flower, the wild prairie rose? And that it’s high in C, E and K and B complex? AND did you know that today’s nice news is…

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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