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

  • Nice news of the day – December 6, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 6, 2018

    Swirl over this fact: Dakota Drug in Stanley is home to one of the last operational Whirla-Whips in the country. And get this – today’s nice news is about quilters, dentists, and a fantastic 7th-grader. Read…

  • Nice news of the day – December 5, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 5, 2018

    Guess what – Grand Forks is ranked the fifth-best city in the nation for military veterans. And speaking of best cities, check out today’s nice news for great people in Lidgerwood, Rugby, and Dickinson. Read on.

  • Nice news of the day – December 4, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 4, 2018

    Last summer, 87% of the out-of-state tourism visitors came to North Dakota for a fossil dig. Learn more about that dig, a group of amazing fourth-graders (and a duck!), and a husband and wife looking to…

  • Nice news of the day – December 3, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 3, 2018

    Mark your map: the oldest standing structure in North Dakota is the Gingras Trading Post in Pembina County. And after you’re done reading about the Post, check out today’s nice news: helpful elementary students, remarkable artists,…

  • North Dakota Grows: Jared, Matt, and Buffalo Coulee Wood Products

    North Dakota Grows: Jared, Matt, and Buffalo Coulee Wood Products

    Thank you, Jared and Matt for being the first of what I hope will be a regular feature called North Dakota Grows.

  • Nice news of the day – November 30, 2018

    Nice news of the day – November 30, 2018

    Did you know that North Dakota has an official Christmas Capital? For the past 25 years, the town of Garrison hosts a Dickensian Christmas Village: https://www.myndnow.com/news/minot-news/25-years-of-the-dickens-village-festival/1618244468 And here something else – today’s nice news features a…

  • Nice news of the day – November 29, 2018

    Nice news of the day – November 29, 2018

    Not exactly nice, but interesting enough – North and South Dakota were originally expected to form one state – Dakota, with its capital in Yankton – after the Dakota Territory was officially incorporated in the mid…

  • Nice news of the day – November 28, 2018

    Nice news of the day – November 28, 2018

    Did you know that the ND Heritage Center is home to the world’s largest giant squid fossil, which was discovered in North Dakota? And speaking of learning, read on for today’s nice news – featuring great…

  • Nice news of the day – November 27, 2018

    Nice news of the day – November 27, 2018

    A good reason to get that annual physical – North Dakota ranks third in the nation in healthcare affordability. And while you’re in the waiting room, read today’s nice news – about full bowls, a pack…

  • Nice news of the day – November 26, 2018

    Nice news of the day – November 26, 2018

    There are at least 76 produced songs about North Dakota, including Highway Headin’ South (Dolly Parton) and I Got a Girl in North and South Dakota (Frank Sinatra) – how many can you name? And while…

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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