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

  • Hockey Tournaments | March 25, 2021

    Hockey Tournaments | March 25, 2021

    This week’s story is about Hockey Moms, and this week’s news has free food, free braces, and and a shipping-container-turned-cabin built with free materials.  Read on.

  • Gefilte Fish | March 18, 2021

    Gefilte Fish | March 18, 2021

    This week’s story is about a Passover food delicacy, and this week’s news has an app for farmland hunting, online art lessons, and Miss Basketball.  Read on.

  • The Lawn Ranger | March 11, 2021

    The Lawn Ranger | March 11, 2021

    This week’s story is about the first time I mowed our lawn, and this week’s news is about a new definition of a “LOAN,” a black-footed ferret, and a bunch of North Dakotans competing on a…

  • Putter | March 4, 2021

    Putter | March 4, 2021

    This week’s story is about Kyle, and this week’s news has happy wooden trees, cozy kids, and lots of dogs.  Read on.

  • The Tooth Fairy | February 25, 2021

    The Tooth Fairy | February 25, 2021

    This week’s story is about the Tooth Fairy, and this week’s news is about St. Jude’s Volunteer of the Year, a thoughtful Iditarod athlete, and a local National Merit Scholarship finalist.  Read on.

  • Goot Girl | February 18, 2021

    Goot Girl | February 18, 2021

    This week’s story is about Andes Mints, and this week’s news has a lot of LEGOs, volunteer grandparents, and barn gnomes.  Read on.

  • Love | by Amanda Kosior

    Love | by Amanda Kosior

    This is a story about Batman bat love.

  • Crab | February 11, 2021

    Crab | February 11, 2021

    This week’s story is about a Crabby Valentine’s Day, and this week’s news is about a 40-year volunteer, a room full of prom dresses, and Hygge.  Read on.

  • A Girl, an Engine Block Heater, and the South Forks Plaza | February 4, 2021

    A Girl, an Engine Block Heater, and the South Forks Plaza | February 4, 2021

    This week’s story is about my job at the Shirt Shoppe, and this week’s news has not one, not two, but three articles about cats. Read on.

  • Bingo Queen | January 28, 2021

    Bingo Queen | January 28, 2021

    This week’s story is about lunchtime bingo, and this week’s news is about a video, an app, and a lot of cell phones.  Read on.

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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