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

The Royal “We” | April 16, 2025

Like Kelly Clarkson, I was raised to be Miss Independent. I can change a tire, for example, and repair a leaking faucet and trap giant spiders in the carpet fibers of my house and take them…
North Dakota Today | Rose Ryckman and Young Composers Camp

Thank you, friends, for watching and working for North Dakota Today. It was a lovely day – it’s “National Look Up at the Sky” Day! – to talk about Rose Ryckman, my Nice Person of the…
Magic Kingdom | April 9, 2025

Kyle and I gave the boys the opportunity to select one activity on our recent Spring Break trip to Fort Lauderdale. Our thirteen-year-old picked a visit to the Florida Panthers’ practice rink. Kyle chose a ride…
North Dakota Today | Deanna Mattice and Mrs. Anderson’s kindergarten class

Thank you, friends, for watching and working for North Dakota Today. It was a sunshiney day to talk about Deanna Mattice, my Nice Person of the Week, as well as a group of Moorhead kindergartners taking…
Saskatchewan Nice (by Kyle) | April 2, 2025

Hey (as they say in Saskatchewan). I am pinch-hitting today (sans torpedo bat) for Amanda, who is under the weather but will totally return next week. As you may have learned in this space, my name…
North Dakota Today | Jeanne Kloos and EGF VEX Robotics

Thank you, friends, for watching and working for North Dakota Today. It was a surprisingly snowy day to talk about Jeanne Kloos, my Nice Person of the Week, as well as some awesome students preparing for…
Dancing for Special Stars | March 26, 2025

I like to dance. I was a ballerina, a member of my high school dance team, and my friend Jason and I won “Best Jitterbuggers” at our 9th grade school dance because back in ye olde…
North Dakota Today | ND Angel Gowns and State Parks Campground Hosts

Thank you, friends, for watching and working for North Dakota Today. It was a surprisingly snowy day to talk about Vicky Rittenbach and Peggy Rothchild, my Nice People of the Week, as well as an opportunity…
Burn | March 19, 2025

Last week, Kyle and I took the boys to Florida for Spring Break. We flew out in the wee hours of Monday morning, arriving just after noon. Before we disembarked from the plane, I put on…
Concessions | March 12, 2025

My 13-year-old’s Peewee hockey season came to a close this weekend with a State Championship win – and, while I’m hard bragging, an undefeated league play record. Thirteen, a goalie, had set a handful of goals…

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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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