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

  • Nice news of the day – June 26, 2019

    Nice news of the day – June 26, 2019

    Did you know a display exhibit on Stephen Hawking, created by Dickinson Middle School 8th-graders Abby Lange and Elizabeth Keele for the National History Day competition in Maryland, will soon be on display in the Smithsonian?…

  • Nice news of the day – June 25, 2019

    Nice news of the day – June 25, 2019

    Congratulations to Bismarck’s Bonnie Staiger, who was recently named North Dakota’s associate poet laureate, in compliment with our state’s Poet Laureate, Larry Woiwode! And speaking of nice news, today’s is about rhubarb, polka, and a beautiful…

  • Nice news of the day – June 24, 2019

    Nice news of the day – June 24, 2019

    Did you know the Upper Missouri Valley Fair starts June 26, and will feature over 700 projects by Williams County 4H’ers – including a Rube Goldberg contest to put a quarter in a piggy bank? And…

  • Nice news of the day – June 21, 2019

    Nice news of the day – June 21, 2019

    This week’s Story of the Week is so, so nice. Get a cup of coffee so you can take the time to enjoy it – and also check out the other two stories: on new houses…

  • Nice news of the day – June 20, 2019

    Nice news of the day – June 20, 2019

    Congratulations to Alison Traynor, North Dakota’s Suicide Prevention Program Director, who was the first North Dakotan to ever be named to the national De Beaumont 40 Under 40. And if you’re on the fence about learning…

  • Nice news of the day – June 19, 2019

    Nice news of the day – June 19, 2019

    Did you know the McKenzie County Fair kicks off tomorrow (June 20)? And did you know today’s news is about a field of flags, a historical comic book, and Bloody Marys? Read on.

  • Nice news of the day – June 18, 2019

    Nice news of the day – June 18, 2019

    Did you know that North Dakota has an adaptive cheer team, called the North Dakota Elite, for athletes of all ages with an intellectual or physical disability who love to perform? And did you know today’s…

  • Nice news of the day – June 17, 2019

    Nice news of the day – June 17, 2019

    Mark your calendars for the International Music Camp Festival, which holds concerts throughout June and July – including the Royal Canadian Air Force Band (June 21), an Old Fashioned Band concert with an ice cream social…

  • Nice news of the day – June 14, 2019

    Nice news of the day – June 14, 2019

    Did you know the critical access hospitals in Cando, Carrington, Linton, and Wishek have been named four of the top 20 best rural facilities in the nation? And if you love space and want to see…

  • Nice news of the day – June 13, 2019

    Nice news of the day – June 13, 2019

    Congratulations to 11-year-old Danica Onchuck of Wahpeton, who was the top elementary girl shooter at the Western Nationals archery tournament! And today’s news is equally great – about a youth choir, a busy senior, and kites!…

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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