I promise I’m not going to do this every week, for real. Just this week to get everyone on the schedule. And while you’re here, here’s a fact: did you know North Dakota grows 85% of the nation’s flax seed? And did you know you can make an egg substitute with flax? For those of you who have egg allergies, check this out.
Categories: In the News
Thank you to everyone who weighed in on your preferred way to receive the news! The (small) majority has selected a weekly post, so we’ll try that out for the next month. If you like it, we’ll keep it going; if not, we’ll go back to the daily news. I will post up the week’s news on Thursdays. Read on.
Categories: In the News
Did you know the Leach Public Library had a record number of socks – 877 pairs, up from 556 last year – donated for their annual Sock Tree to help men, women, and kids with the Three Rivers Crisis Center stay warm?
And did you know today’s news is about boxing, books, and beautiful voices (aka, the Story of the Week)? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Fargo, Mandan, Standing Rock, Wahpeton
Are you a North Dakotan permanently or temporarily living in Arizona? The ND Communication Foundation will be hosting its 53rd annual North Dakota picnic in Mesa, AZ on March 1. Details in today’s news.
And also in today’s news? Cabbage and diabetes prevention. And those are two different articles! Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Fargo, Jamestown
Congratulations to Minot Police Officer Krysta Becker, who recently received the North Dakota Peace Officers Association’s Bravery Award for saving a suicidal person’s life!
And happy Wednesday! Today’s news is about a music teacher, a group of high schoolers, and relaxed farmers. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Fargo
Thanks to all who weighed in on Facebook, on the site, and in person! It’s the last day to vote on whether you’d like to continue to get your news daily, or once a week.
And speaking of news, today’s is about birds, food boxes, and a little night music. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Watford City
Did you know a feature western film named “Sanctified” will begin filming in the North Dakota Badlands in May?
And did you know today’s news is about inspiring rivers, busy Minoters, and soup kitchens? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Fargo, Minot
Did you know North Dakota’s population has reached a record level of 762,000 people?
And did you know today’s news has a community of prayer warriors, “famous” Minoters, and not one, but two Stories of the Week?
Categories: In the News • Tags: Fargo, Minot, West Fargo, Wishek
Here’s something to buzz about: did you know there are 670,536 registered bee colonies in North Dakota?
And did you know today’s news is about entrepreneurial pre-teens, rural religion, and bugs. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Garrison, Hettinger, Richland
Good news in the new year: Did you know North Dakota was ranked the safest place to drive (lowest crash rates) in the country on New Year’s Eve?
And speaking of good driving, today’s news has a nice stat – as well as a sweet ride and a free lunch. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Fargo, Hatton, Northwood
Happy birthday to the first North Dakota babies born in the new year: Thielen Raic Narum (Bismarck) and Katalaya Selena Foley (Fargo)!
And happy nice news day – about combating opioid addiction, getting to 50, and serving in the Mythical Navy. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Fargo, Gilby, Glen Ullin
Happy New Year, wonderful North Dakota Nice readers!
To make sure you’re getting your nice news in the nicest way possible, I set up a poll:
Categories: North Dakota Nice
We love our 26,000 North Dakota family farms! Did you know that family farms account for 98% of U.S. farms and 88% of U.S. ag production?
And did you know today’s news is in support of foster kids, “Favorite” kitties, and the Story of the Week? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Burleigh County, Cass County, Morton County, Watford City
Did you know Jocelyn Burdick was North Dakota’s first female U.S. Senator? She held her seat in 1992, and just passed away at the enviable age of 97. (Heidi Heitkamp is the second woman to serve.)
And did you know today’s news is a post-Christmas roundup of nice holiday news – including international gifts, free hotel rooms, a pile of cookies, and the Best Christmas Ever? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Fargo, Mandan, Minot, Wahpeton, Williston
Happy New Year! May 2020 be filled with even more happiness than you can imagine.
And speaking of happiness, check out today’s news – which is all about great kids in Lake Region, Langdon, and Mercier. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Lake Region, Langdon, Mercier
Are you on Facebook? We are always looking for nice news to share – please send it on!
From Sierra Wilson, who had not one, but two stories:
Categories: In the News • Tags: Grand Forks, Lakota
Did you know North Dakota saw an average annual economic growth rate of 5.8% over the last decade – the largest in the nation?
And did you know today’s news is about eSports, a special cemetery, and decades of giving? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Mandan, McLean County, Rugby
Did you know North Dakota is getting younger? In 2018, the media age was 35.2; compared to 37.0 in 2010. And interestingly, below the 2018 U.S. median age of 38.2.
And did you know today’s news is about carolers, Mrs. Williston, and Young Eagles? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Dickinson, Fargo, Williston
Did you know that a record-breaking 53,000 people checked out all of the North Dakota-made products at Pride of Dakota this year?
And did you know today’s news is all about little lunches, a big organ, and the Story of the Week? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Fargo, Grand Forks, McLean County
