If you live in or around Hillsboro, mark your calendar for September 28 – the second annual community day of service. Projects will include packing nonperishable food baskets, picking up garbage, cleaning up yards, and writing letters to military veterans and the elderly.
And if you’re looking for some nice news, today’s North Dakota Nice news is about pickleball, goats, and a mountain of cupcakes. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Fargo, Minot
Did you know there are only two flying B-29’s left in the world, and you can see one of them at the Fargo Air Museum this week?
And did you know today’s North Dakota Nice news is about Town & Country, Miss International, and Fusion? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bowman, Fargo, Grand Forks, Kindred, Rosholt
Did you know Ralph Nosbusch of Devils Lake was recently presented a national Quilt of Valor in recognition of his service in WWII?
And speaking of notable seniors, today’s North Dakota Nice news is about a helpful couple out of Devils Lake, a centenarian Air Force unit, and Elder Care out of Dickinson. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Devils Lake, Dickinson, Minot
You know that a news-making Triceratops skull was uncovered this summer in the Badlands by a Mayville State professor – but did you know that it was one of a dozen Triceratops skulls that have been found across the state? The most famous is named Bob and is considered the largest and most complete Triceratops ever discovered.
And did you know today’s North Dakota Nice news is about backcountry hunters, Grand Forks police, and a young sharpshooter? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Fargo, Grand Forks
Did you know a team of Tate Topa Middle Schoolers in Fort Totten recreated the moon landing using a drone and Legos, and won a trip to Kennedy Space Center in Florida as a result? You can learn more about their work here.
And did you know today’s North Dakota Nice news is about a guardian angel, supportive housing, and Boys Nation? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bowman, Fargo, Fort Totten
Did you know the wild horses in Theodore Roosevelt National Park have not one, but two, Facebook pages with nearly 450,000 followers? You can learn more about them in today’s news.
And speaking of today’s North Dakota Nice news, it also includes hugs and the Story of the Week. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Medora, Wahpeton
Congratulations to Bismarck barber David Vetter, who is a top 25 finalist in a global hair competition with 311,000 submissions. Follow The Barber’s Wife on Facebook for a link to vote.
And after you’re done, check out today’s North Dakota Nice news – about an unconventional adoption, a unique shopping experience, and robots. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Fargo, Mapleton
Did you know 2,000 recreational vehicles will roll into the North Dakota State Fairgrounds today for a four-day motorhome convention – which will include (in part) presentations on mildew and odor removal, genealogy, microwave cooking, and a keynote by Chesley Sullenberger, who landed an airplane on the Hudson River after a bird strike?
And did you know today’s North Dakota Nice news is about ribs, hearts, and motocross? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Watford City
Did you know the #1-selling ice cream at Mount Rushmore is swirled in from Pride Dairy of Bottineau? It is called Thomas Jefferson Vintage Vanilla Ice Cream because the recipe was written by President Jefferson (you can find it in the Library of Congress) – and Pride Dairy makes it fresh every week.
And did you know today’s North Dakota Nice news has a story 7,000 miles (and 75 years) in the making – along with a stories about magic and giving North Dakotans? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Minot
Did you know 293,145 people attended the North Dakota State Fair this year? Said General Manager Renae Korslien, ““People from all over have been complimenting it and not just fair-goers. Vendors have told us that even if they don’t make the most money, the people and the environment are just so nice. You know how it is.”
And did you know today’s North Dakota Nice news is about Cowboys, EMTs, and a boy named Deklen? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Dickinson, Fargo, Max
Good luck to 11-year-old Jamison Mutschler of Valley City, who has qualified for the Amateur National Motocross Championship!
And as you start the weekend, check out today’s news – which has puppies, friendship, and (of course) the Story of the Week. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Belfield, Minot, New Rockford
Did you know a Wahpeton border collie served in WWII and is the star of a new book entitled “Major: A Soldier Dog?”
And did you know today’s news is about Kolaches, musicians, and books? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Grand Forks, Lidgerwood, Williston
Did you know Watford City was recently selected as the nicest place in North Dakota by Reader’s Digest? You can read the nomination letter that made it all happen here: https://bit.ly/2OD26bH.
And did you know today’s North Dakota Nice news is about helpful hockey players, 4-H, and Norwegian ancestors? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Minot
Did you know Minot’s Bella Burckhard competed last weekend in the national Miss Amazing Pageant, which “invests in the strengths of girls and women with disabilities?” Bella is North Dakota’s first-ever Miss Amazing.
And did you know today’s North Dakota Nice news is about cruisin’ in cars, savin’ the bees, and Medora Magic – which is (probably) not what you think? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Casselton, Medora, Rugby
Mark your calendars for the Dakota Nights Astronomy Festival – a three-day celebration of North Dakota’s night skies! The Festival open on August 30 in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and includes rocket building, solar system hikes, and kids crafts.
And saddle up for today’s North Dakota Nice news – about a cool new foundation, a new/old Duck Factory, and a sculpture garden. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Wahpeton, Wells County
It’s no secret that dogs make paws-itively great pets, which is why we’re mutts about Journey Home Animal Rescue a brand-new volunteer-driven foster organization serving the Grand Forks area. While Journey Home officially opened its doors January 2019, the great people behind the scenes have helped home thousands of animals over the years.
The fantastic Leslie Rethemeier has kindly offered to tell us a bit more about how Journey Home is caring for and connecting North Dakota’s four-legged friends with their forever families. Read on.
Categories: North Dakota Nice, Reader's Story • Tags: Grand Forks, North Dakota Nice
Last year, 1.3M tourists visited North Dakota’s state parks and events. Did you know the state is on track to exceed those numbers this year?
And did you know today’s news is about budding entrepreneurs, helpful hands – and, of course, the story of the week? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Mandan, Mott
It’s a boy! Did you know a baby giraffe was recently born at the Roosevelt Park Zoo?
And did you know today’s news is about a glowing community and not one, but two, murals? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bowman, Fargo, Jamestown
Did you know Mayville State biology professor Michael Kjelland has been credited with unearthing Alice – a fossilized triceratops skull – in the Hell Creek Formation of the North Dakota Badlands? The longer story can be found in today’s news.
And did you know today’s news is about North Dakotans down under, beautiful gardens, and ANOTHER story about dinosaurs? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Jamestown, Wahpeton
Did you know actor Nick Offerman (of “Parks & Recreation” fame) stopped by the Fargo Fair last week?
And did you know today’s news is about bicycles, Michigan, and a girl named Haddie? Plus, a bonus story! Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Fargo, Michigan, Minot, Pembina
