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  • Nice news of the week – January 30, 2020

    Nice news of the week – January 30, 2020

    Congratulations to Mrs. North Dakota International Melanie Iverson and Miss North Dakota International LeAnne Brydl!  Did you know this week’s news is about an enthusiastic reader, a field full of helpers, the Story of the Week…

  • Nice news of the week – January 23, 2020

    Nice news of the week – January 23, 2020

    It’s time for the first Nice News of the Week! Did you know the New Rockford-Sheyenne School has been named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence? And did you know this week’s news has a…

  • Tomorrow’s the big day! Plus, prairie potholes

    Tomorrow’s the big day! Plus, prairie potholes

    The first weekly news comes out tomorrow!  Please keep sending on any nice social media posts or stories. And while you’re here, let’s talk about prairie potholes.  Did you know North Dakota is a part of…

  • Only two days to the weekly news! Plus, flax recipes!

    Only two days to the weekly news! Plus, flax recipes!

    I promise I’m not going to do this every week, for real.  Just this week to get everyone on the schedule.  And while you’re here, here’s a fact: did you know North Dakota grows 85% of…

  • The future of the ND Nice news (at least for the next four weeks)

    The future of the ND Nice news (at least for the next four weeks)

    Thank you to everyone who weighed in on your preferred way to receive the news!  The (small) majority has selected a weekly post, so we’ll try that out for the next month.  If you like it,…

  • Nice news of the day – January 17, 2020

    Nice news of the day – January 17, 2020

    Did you know the Leach Public Library had a record number of socks – 877 pairs, up from 556 last year – donated for their annual Sock Tree to help men, women, and kids with the…

  • Nice news of the day – January 16, 2020

    Nice news of the day – January 16, 2020

    Are you a North Dakotan permanently or temporarily living in Arizona?  The ND Communication Foundation will be hosting its 53rd annual North Dakota picnic in Mesa, AZ on March 1.  Details in today’s news. And also…

  • Nice news of the day – January 15, 2020

    Nice news of the day – January 15, 2020

    Congratulations to Minot Police Officer Krysta Becker, who recently received the North Dakota Peace Officers Association’s Bravery Award for saving a suicidal person’s life! And happy Wednesday!  Today’s news is about a music teacher, a group…

  • Nice news of the day – January 14, 2020

    Nice news of the day – January 14, 2020

    Thanks to all who weighed in on Facebook, on the site, and in person!  It’s the last day to vote on whether you’d like to continue to get your news daily, or once a week. And…

  • Nice news of the day – January 13, 2020

    Nice news of the day – January 13, 2020

    Did you know a feature western film named “Sanctified” will begin filming in the North Dakota Badlands in May? And did you know today’s news is about inspiring rivers, busy Minoters, and soup kitchens?   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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