North Dakota Nice

North Dakota Today | Lynette Nelson and the New Start Nook

Thank you, friends, for watching and working for North Dakota Today. It was a beautiful June day to talk about Lynette Nelson, my Nice Person of the Week, as well a new pantry for families transitioning…
Brace face | May 28, 2025

After years of blood, sweat, tears, appointments, Waterpiks, headgear, broken brackets, lost wires, rubber bands, expanders, a short-lived foray into a cage appliance for a tongue thrust which probably earned me the title “Karen of the…
The Living Museum | May 21, 2025

Last week, Ten’s fourth grade schoolmates starred in a Living Museum. A Living Museum is an exhibition in which the “statues” temporarily come to life in order to tell their stories – similar to the movie…
North Dakota Today | Ashley Ham and the Vince Herding Spring Youth Fishing Derby

Thank you, friends, for watching and working for North Dakota Today. It was a brisk spring day to talk about Ashley Ham, my Nice Person of the Week, as well as a free fishing derby for…
Check It Out | McVille City-Wide Rummage Sale

It’s springtime, and you know what that means! RUMMAGE SALES! Use the time you would have spent gardening – it’s too cold and rainy for that – to check out all of the good stuff McVille…
Take me out to the ballgame | May 14, 2025

Nine will become Ten this week, and in celebration of his birthday I thought I’d tell you about baseball. I don’t remember enjoying Thirteen’s nine/ten year in baseball as much as I’m getting a kick out…
North Dakota Today | Melissa Markegard and Fargo AMVETS

Thank you, friends, for watching and working for North Dakota Today. It was a warm (in our hearts and bodies) day to talk about Melissa Markegard, my Nice Person of the Week, as well a great…
Shower | May 7, 2025

I inherited many excellent traits from my mother’s side of the family: the burning desire to put pen to paper, the understanding that anytime is the right time for a cocktail party and/or afternoon tea and/or…
North Dakota Today | Forever United Motorcycle Club and Car Fit

Thank you, friends, for watching and working for North Dakota Today. It was a gorgeous day to talk about the Forever United Motorcycle Club, my Nice People of the Week, as well a free event to…
Mix tape | April 30, 2025

My childhood friend – let’s call him Tim because that’s his name – recently celebrated the 24th anniversary of the day he gave one of his kidneys to his mother. He honored the day with a…