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  • Nice news of the day – May 30, 2019

    Nice news of the day – May 30, 2019

    Start your engines – the American Legion Riders in Langdon are looking for road-legal participants for their June 1 Fun Run. You can register your motorcycle, car, or spaceship here. And after you do so, check…

  • Nice news of the day – May 29, 2019

    Nice news of the day – May 29, 2019

    Did you know Mandan Public Schools has been named one of the Best Communities for Music Education in the country? And speaking of amazing schools, today’s news is about districts in Minot, Grand Forks, and New…

  • Nice news of the day – May 28, 2019

    Nice news of the day – May 28, 2019

    Did you know the Great Plains Food Bank has set up 14 food pantries at 14 schools around North Dakota to make sure children have food over the summer months? The link is in this post.…

  • Nice news of the day – May 27, 2019

    Nice news of the day – May 27, 2019

    In honor of those North Dakotans who sacrificed their lives for the peace and security of our country, we remember and give thanks. Today’s news is about a living museum, clean water, and cars. Read on.

  • Nice news of the day – May 24, 2019

    Nice news of the day – May 24, 2019

    Did you know Bismarck State College was ranked the best “Bang for your buck” two-year education for veterans? And did you know today’s news has the story of the week, a story about a wedding, and…

  • Nice news of the day – May 23, 2019

    Nice news of the day – May 23, 2019

    Did you know that May is Beef Month? Take a minute to hug a rancher today! (Probably give them a head’s up first) And after you do, check out today’s news – about a clarinetist, Zip…

  • Nice news of the day – May 22, 2019

    Nice news of the day – May 22, 2019

    Congratulations to Bismarck High senior (and soon-to-be Harvard student) Naomi Hegwood for being named Teen of the Year by the Bismarck Tribune! And speaking of great people, today’s news is about pint-sized mayors, magical authors, and…

  • Nice news of the day – May 21, 2019

    Nice news of the day – May 21, 2019

    It’s officially the time of the year when my husband stands at the window waiting for someone to start up a lawn mower so that he can decide if it’s close enough to our house to…

  • Nice news of the day – May 20, 2019

    Nice news of the day – May 20, 2019

    Did you know that one in three of all North Dakotans is of Norwegian heritage? And did you know that today’s news is about a schoolful of scholarships, a roomful of Norwegians, and a track-full of…

  • Nice news of the day – May 17, 2019

    Nice news of the day – May 17, 2019

    Did you know the Paul Broste Rock Museum in Parshall is built of natural North Dakota granite and contains an internationally-recognized rock collection? And did you know today’s news contains the best story of the week,…

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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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