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

  • Nice news of the day – April 22, 2019

    Nice news of the day – April 22, 2019

    Did you know that it’s going to be in the 60s and 70s throughout most of North Dakota this week? And speaking of good news, today’s news is about a 95-year-old bowling champ, an amazing young…

  • North Dakota Grows: Cindy and Turtle Mountain Artistry

    North Dakota Grows: Cindy and Turtle Mountain Artistry

    For being a relatively small (but mighty) state, North Dakota is the fortunate home to many truly exceptional artists – like Cindy Roth of Turtle Mountain Artistry, who brings blocks of tupelo wood to life. The…

  • Nice news of the day – April 19, 2019

    Nice news of the day – April 19, 2019

    Did you know Jamestown’s Jody Larson will be rolling through the Grand Canyon to raise money and awareness for spina bifida next week? You can donate by sending a check to the Spina Bifida Association at…

  • Nice news of the day – April 18, 2019

    Nice news of the day – April 18, 2019

    Did you know that Wells, LaMoure, Williams, Traill, and Cass were ranked the healthiest counties in North Dakota? The rankings can be found at www.countyhealthrankings.com. And did you know today’s news is about happy pets, high…

  • Nice news of the day – April 17, 2019

    Nice news of the day – April 17, 2019

    Did you know the Ukrainian Cultural Institute in Dickinson hosts an annual pysanky (Ukrainian Easter eggs) class? And did you know today’s news is about baseball, ukuleles, and Harry Potter? Read on.

  • Nice news of the day – April 16, 2019

    Nice news of the day – April 16, 2019

    Congratulations to Grand Forks eleventh-grader Deanna Rose for winning a national scholarship award from the Alliance for Youth Artists and Writers for her work of art, entitled “Hand”! And speaking of talented North Dakotans, today’s news…

  • Nice news of the day – April 15, 2019

    Nice news of the day – April 15, 2019

    Did you know that the North Dakota-based Farm Rescue has already delivered 40 loads of hay (1,300 bales) this year to flooded farms in Nebraska and South Dakota? To learn more about Operation Hay Lift, check…

  • Nice news of the day – April 12, 2019

    Nice news of the day – April 12, 2019

    And did you know today’s news is about a mountain climber, the rainforest, and an artist worth quacking about? Read on.

  • Nice news of the day – April 11, 2019

    Nice news of the day – April 11, 2019

    Did you know all of the airports in North Dakota saw an increase in boardings last year? And did you know today’s news is about the Boy Scouts, green-thumbed students, and a public speaker? Read on.

  • Nice news of the day – April 10, 2019

    Nice news of the day – April 10, 2019

    Did you know Minot’s Jim Hill Middle School Band has been named the 2019 Official State Band? And did you know today’s news is about a mom-and-daughter duo, a writing lab, and a drug recovery program?…

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.

Here’s what popular right now