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

  • Nice news of the day – January 4, 2019

    Nice news of the day – January 4, 2019

    Guess what – North Dakota has been named the most affordable, safe, and reliable state for drivers, according to the 2018 Bankrate Best States for Drivers Study. And guess what else? Today’s nice news is about…

  • Nice news of the day – January 3, 2019

    Nice news of the day – January 3, 2019

    Did you know there are 30 “Be Nice,” “Be Kind,” “Be Polite,” and “Have a Great Day” billboards by Newman Signs around North Dakota, and they have been around for over 30 years? And did you…

  • Nice news of the day – January 2, 2019

    Nice news of the day – January 2, 2019

    Guess what? North Dakota’s population is currently at an all-time high of 760,077 residents, up 4,901 from last year. And guess what else? Today’s nice news is about sausage making, high school graduating, and hydrant adopting.…

  • Nice news of the day – January 1, 2019

    Nice news of the day – January 1, 2019

    Here’s a sweet fact: chocolate-covered potato chips – better known as Chippers – were introduced to the world by North Dakota’s George Widman. And here’s a few more sweet things in today’s nice news: North Dakotans…

  • Nice news of the day – December 31, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 31, 2018

    Guess what: corporate records from the early days of Bobcat Co. are house at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. And guess what else: today’s nice news is about best friends, better parents, and lutefisk.…

  • Nice news of the day – December 28, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 28, 2018

    Did you know that in 1948, North Dakota raffled off a Dream House in Bismarck by dropping tickets from airplanes? The 5-room, 1-bath house was valued at $20,000 during the raffle and is now for sale…

  • Nice news of the day – December 27, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 27, 2018

    If you’ve driven on the Enchanted Highway, you have seen Gary Greff’s sculptures – but did you know they are the world’s largest scrap metal art? And did you know that today’s nice news is about…

  • Nice news of the day – December 26, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 26, 2018

    Check out this neat fact: there have been 15 North Dakota-born players in the NHL. And also, get this: today’s nice news is about a Pearl Harbor survivor, marshmallow igloos, and hot chocolate. Read on.

  • Nice news of the day – December 25, 2018

    Nice news of the day – December 25, 2018

    Did you know there are really, really generous people in North Dakota? Today’s nice news is only the tip of the iceberg. Read on.

  • Christmastime for the Jews, by Amanda

    Christmastime for the Jews, by Amanda

    I am Jewish. “Oh, are there a lot of Jews in North Dakota?” You may wonder. Let’s put it this way: we could throw a party for all of us at my synagogue and still have…

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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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