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
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
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
Since bee colony numbers are way down across the country, North Dakota is picking up the delicious slack – leading the nation in honey production. You can learn more at https://beeinformed.org/.
And you can learn more about the nice people of North Dakota in today’s news – about PB&J sandwiches and not one, but two farm days. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Adams County, Bismarck, Mandan
Did you know North Dakota botanical artist, Brandi Malarkey, has her work currently on display in Nichole’s Fine Pastry in Fargo?
And as you celebrate the weekend, check out today’s news – about square dancing, the good ol’ days of Belfield, and the Story of the Week. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Belfield, Bismarck
Did you know North Dakota has its own Renaissance Festival, and it kicks off this Saturday and goes through the end of August?
And did you know today’s news is about a mermaid motorcyclist, an important tree, and the story of the week? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Minot, New England
Congratulations to our new Miss North Dakota, Haley Wolfe! Haley’s platform is #BeThe1To, which is working to stop teen suicide.
And today’s news is about some fancy dinosaurs, great gardening, and breast milk. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Dickinson, Langdon, Walhalla
Did you know the Upper Missouri Valley Fair starts June 26, and will feature over 700 projects by Williams County 4H’ers – including a Rube Goldberg contest to put a quarter in a piggy bank?
And today’s news – about a free fishing day, helping arms, and a new support group – was so nice that I added a bonus story to make it even nicer! Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Fargo, Mandan, Minot
Did you know the McKenzie County Fair kicks off tomorrow (June 20)?
And did you know today’s news is about a field of flags, a historical comic book, and Bloody Marys? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Hettinger, Turtle Lake
Mark your calendars for the International Music Camp Festival, which holds concerts throughout June and July – including the Royal Canadian Air Force Band (June 21), an Old Fashioned Band concert with an ice cream social (July 5), and the National Youth Wind Orchestra of Luxembourg (July 26).
And afterwards, read today’s news – about a lifesaving repairman, North Dakotans that never give up, adoptive plant parents…plus an amazing bonus story!
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Hillsboro, Kildeer, Valley City
Did you know the world’s largest catfish “lives” in Wahpeton and its name is Wahpper?
And did you know today’s news may be the push you need to buy that raffle ticket you’ve been considering? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Bowman, New England
Did you know North Dakota farmers plan to plant a record number (4 million) acres this year, according to the US Department of Agriculture?
And did you know today’s news has a good idea for a summer volunteer project? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Medora, Williston
As the school year winds down across the state, thank you to all of our wonderful teachers and administrators for helping to raise up the next generation of North Dakotans!
And thanks to all of the people in today’s news – which is about an escape room, buffalo art, and video games. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Dickinson, Jamestown
Did you know the Great Plains Food Bank has set up 14 food pantries at 14 schools around North Dakota to make sure children have food over the summer months? The link is in this post.
And speaking of great people, today’s news is about a great teacher, a great exercise program, and great gardens. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot
Congratulations to Bismarck High senior (and soon-to-be Harvard student) Naomi Hegwood for being named Teen of the Year by the Bismarck Tribune!
And speaking of great people, today’s news is about pint-sized mayors, magical authors, and puppies. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Fargo, Minot, Williston
Did you know that one in three of all North Dakotans is of Norwegian heritage? And did you know that today’s news is about a schoolful of scholarships, a roomful of Norwegians, and a track-full of runners? Read on. This is amazing: The Hillsboro Dollars for Scholars chapter has a $2M endowment, which means that basically every student that applies gets a scholarship. (Hillsboro Banner) There are more Norwegian descendants in North Dakota than in any other state, which probably […]
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Fargo, Hillsboro
Did you know the Paul Broste Rock Museum in Parshall is built of natural North Dakota granite and contains an internationally-recognized rock collection?
And did you know today’s news contains the best story of the week, along with two other good ones? Read on, and have a great weekend!
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Minot, Parshall, Williston
Did you know that the Tri-County Tourism Alliance has created a list of restaurants that serve German or German-Russian foods? Time for a foodie trip – check out today’s news for the link!
And speaking of the link, today’s news is an update on a Derby winner, a theater contest, and grocery bags. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Minot
