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

  • Nice news of the day – August 20, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 20, 2019

    You know that a news-making Triceratops skull was uncovered this summer in the Badlands by a Mayville State professor – but did you know that it was one of a dozen Triceratops skulls that have been…

  • Nice news of the day – August 19, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 19, 2019

    Did you know a team of Tate Topa Middle Schoolers in Fort Totten recreated the moon landing using a drone and Legos, and won a trip to Kennedy Space Center in Florida as a result? You…

  • Nice news of the day – August 16, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 16, 2019

    Did you know the wild horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park have not one, but two, Facebook pages with nearly 450,000 followers? You can learn more about them in today’s news. And speaking of today’s North…

  • Nice news of the day – August 15, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 15, 2019

    Congratulations to Bismarck barber David Vetter, who is a top 25 finalist in a global hair competition with 311,000 submissions. Follow The Barber’s Wife on Facebook for a link to vote. And after you’re done, check…

  • Nice news of the day – August 14, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 14, 2019

    Did you know 2,000 recreational vehicles will roll into the North Dakota State Fairgrounds today for a four-day motorhome convention – which will include (in part) presentations on mildew and odor removal, genealogy, microwave cooking, and…

  • Nice news of the day – August 13, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 13, 2019

    Did you know the #1-selling ice cream at Mount Rushmore is swirled in from Pride Dairy of Bottineau? It is called Thomas Jefferson Vintage Vanilla Ice Cream because the recipe was written by President Jefferson (you…

  • Nice news of the day – August 12, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 12, 2019

    Did you know 293,145 people attended the North Dakota State Fair this year? Said General Manager Renae Korslien, ““People from all over have been complimenting it and not just fair-goers. Vendors have told us that even…

  • Nice news of the day – August 9, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 9, 2019

    Good luck to 11-year-old Jamison Mutschler of Valley City, who has qualified for the Amateur National Motocross Championship! And as you start the weekend, check out today’s news – which has puppies, friendship, and (of course)…

  • Nice news of the day – August 8, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 8, 2019

    Did you know a Wahpeton border collie served in WWII and is the star of a new book entitled “Major: A Soldier Dog?” And did you know today’s news is about Kolaches, musicians, and books? Read…

  • Nice news of the day – August 7, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 7, 2019

    Did you know Watford City was recently selected as the nicest place in North Dakota by Reader’s Digest? You can read the nomination letter that made it all happen here: https://bit.ly/2OD26bH. And did you know today’s…

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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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