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

  • Nice news of the day – August 6, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 6, 2019

    Did you know Minot’s Bella Burckhard competed last weekend in the national Miss Amazing Pageant, which “invests in the strengths of girls and women with disabilities?” Bella is North Dakota’s first-ever Miss Amazing. And did you…

  • Nice news of the day – August 5, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 5, 2019

    Mark your calendars for the Dakota Nights Astronomy Festival – a three-day celebration of North Dakota’s night skies! The Festival open on August 30 in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and includes rocket building, solar system hikes,…

  • North Dakota Nice: Journey Home Animal Rescue

    North Dakota Nice: Journey Home Animal Rescue

    It’s no secret that dogs make paws-itively great pets, which is why we’re mutts about Journey Home Animal Rescue a brand-new volunteer-driven foster organization serving the Grand Forks area. While Journey Home officially opened its doors…

  • Nice news of the day – August 2, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 2, 2019

    Last year, 1.3M tourists visited North Dakota’s state parks and events. Did you know the state is on track to exceed those numbers this year? And did you know today’s news is about budding entrepreneurs, helpful…

  • Nice news of the day – August 1, 2019

    Nice news of the day – August 1, 2019

    It’s a boy! Did you know a baby giraffe was recently born at the Roosevelt Park Zoo? And did you know today’s news is about a glowing community and not one, but two, murals? Read on.

  • Nice news of the day – July 31, 2019

    Nice news of the day – July 31, 2019

    Did you know Mayville State biology professor Michael Kjelland has been credited with unearthing Alice – a fossilized triceratops skull – in the Hell Creek Formation of the North Dakota Badlands? The longer story can be…

  • Nice news of the day – July 30, 2019

    Nice news of the day – July 30, 2019

    Did you know actor Nick Offerman (of “Parks & Recreation” fame) stopped by the Fargo Fair last week? And did you know today’s news is about bicycles, Michigan, and a girl named Haddie? Plus, a bonus…

  • Nice news of the day – July 29, 2019

    Nice news of the day – July 29, 2019

    Did you know Garrison, Jamestown, Mandan, and Medora host kite fests in the summer – and you can be a part of the next one in Minot on August 10-11? And did you know today’s news…

  • Nice news of the day – July 26, 2019

    Nice news of the day – July 26, 2019

    Congratulations to 12-year-old Kiera Mativy of Dickinson, who took the world champion rodeo title for pole bending at the National Little Britches Rodeo! And as you’re getting ready for the weekend, check out today’s news -…

  • Nice news of the day – July 25, 2019

    Nice news of the day – July 25, 2019

    Since bee colony numbers are way down across the country, North Dakota is picking up the delicious slack – leading the nation in honey production. You can learn more at https://beeinformed.org/. And you can learn more…

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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