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

  • The Tempo | November 19, 2020

    The Tempo | November 19, 2020

    This week’s story is about my Ford Tempo, and this week’s news is about a sensory garden, 1,300 pairs of socks, and a lot of Thanksgiving turkey.  Read on.

  • ODR | November 12, 2020

    ODR | November 12, 2020

    This week’s story is about our backyard rink, and this week’s news is about a theater troupe, the Girl Scouts, and some lifesaving volunteers.  Read on.

  • Five | November 5, 2020

    Five | November 5, 2020

    This week’s story is about my five-year-old’s newfound interest, and this week’s news is about a newfangled engine, “The Superbowl of Field Reports,” and a ND Nice Facebook exchange about a dog named Rufus.  Read on.

  • The Assimilation of Canadian Kyle

    The Assimilation of Canadian Kyle

    I can avoid political discussion better than anyone in the universe.  I don’t talk politics with my husband.  I don’t talk politics with my best friend.  I don’t talk politics with my parents or my sister…

  • Socks | October 29, 2020

    Socks | October 29, 2020

    This week’s story is about my furnace, and this week’s news is about National Adoption Month, three honorary deputy sheriffs, and some young ornament makers. Read on.

  • The best Halloween costume in the world | October 22, 2020

    The best Halloween costume in the world | October 22, 2020

    I think we know what this week’s story is all about – but the news has a lot of surprising happiness, including a garage pantry, some crafty girl scouts, and 200 letters to veterans. Read on.

  • Grandpa Jokes | October 15, 2020

    Grandpa Jokes | October 15, 2020

    This week is the story of my two joke-telling Jewish grandpas, and news about fishermen brothers, an impressive anniversary, and a flexible classroom model. Read on.

  • Mums | October 8, 2020

    Mums | October 8, 2020

    This week is the story of our new genuine hay bales, and news about a lifesaving rescue straight out of a movie, Rugby’s first female driver, and a request for masks. Read on.

  • Icelandic State Park | October 1, 2020

    Icelandic State Park | October 1, 2020

    This week is the story of my family’s sofishticated trip to Icelandic State Park, and news about a lifesaving mattress purchase, a 48-hour relief group, and a course-setting hole-in-one.  Read on.

  • A bicycle lunch built for two | September 24, 2020

    A bicycle lunch built for two | September 24, 2020

    I took the week off of work after my sons started back up at school so that I could, you know, take a nap or get a pedicure or just sit quietly after months of chaos. …

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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