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Nice news of the week – April 2, 2020

April 2, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Did you know that if you are between the ages of 16 and 40, North Dakota wants you – to donate blood at a blood bank? Blood banks are working to support area hospitals as they prepare for higher COVID-19 numbers, so if you are able, call your local blood bank and set up a socially-distanced appointment!

And did you know that there are so many good people in North Dakota that EVERY story this week’s news is the Story of the Week? Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Cooperstown, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot, Mohall, Park River, Williston

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Nice news of the week – March 26, 2020

March 26, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

If you are able, take a few minutes today to hang some hearts in your front window for #aworldofhearts – a now-global effort, started by Bismarck’s Mandy Gill.

You can find more details on #aworldofhearts in this week’s news – which also has dinosaurs, snowmen, music, and the Story of the Week (which is about teachers). Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Belcourt, Bismarck, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Wahpeton, West Fargo

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Nice news of the week – March 19, 2020

March 19, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Happy first day of Spring! If you’re using social distancing to catch up on your movie watching, consider a film set in our lovely state. You can find a list here.

And while you’re making popcorn, check out this week’s news – about baskets of cleaning supplies, the Bismarck Bobcats, and, of course, the Story of the Week. Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, Oriska, Turtle Mountain, Williston

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Nice news of the week – March 12, 2020

March 12, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Congratulations to Valley City’s Nicholas Lee, who was presented with a Diamond Coach Award by the National Speech & Debate Association for his work with the students at Valley City High School!

Check out this week’s news, which has all sorts of great stories about law students, time capsules, tractor pulls, and more. Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Center, Dickinson, Grand Forks, Harwood, Hillsboro, Minot, Valley City, Wahpeton, Watford City, Williston

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Nice news of the week – February 27, 2020

February 27, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Happy leap year week! The Story of the Week is all about in-person connections. Read on for all of this week’s nice news.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Cavalier, Crosby, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo, Flasher, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot, New Rockford, West Fargo, Williston, Wishek

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Nice news of the week – February 20, 2020

February 20, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Best of luck to the Capital Ice Chips skating team who are on their way to the U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships in Providence, RI for the 10th year in a row! You can learn all about the Ice Chips in this week’s news – which is also about Zero Waste Week, a Cupcake of the Month, a lifetime of love, and more. Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Fort Berthold, Hillsboro, Jamestown, Minot, Watford City, Williston

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Nice news of the week – February 13, 2020

February 13, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Congratulations to Center’s Andy Riehl, who won $27,750 on Wheel of Fortune! Did you know this week’s news is about a Saturday Night outfit, rural grocery stores, and Miss Amazing? Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Bowman, Center, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Mandan, McClusky, Valley City, West Fargo

Nice news of the week – February 6, 2020

February 6, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Happy Birthday to Minot’s Norma Hanson, who turned 100 years old on February 1! Did you know this week’s news is about the Winter Deaflympics, the Grand Cities Children’s Choir, the Story of the Week – and much more? Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Emerado, Fargo, Jamestown, McClusky, Minot, Minto, Thompson, Volaire, Williston, Wishek

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Nice news of the week – January 30, 2020

January 30, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Congratulations to Mrs. North Dakota International Melanie Iverson and Miss North Dakota International LeAnne Brydl! Did you know this week’s news is about an enthusiastic reader, a field full of helpers, the Story of the Week – and much more? Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Bowman, Burleigh County, Devils Lake, Elgin, Fargo, Grand Forks, Harvey, Jamestown, Mandan, McClusky, Minot, Rugby, Wahpeton

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Nice news of the week – January 23, 2020

January 23, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

It’s time for the first Nice News of the Week! Did you know the New Rockford-Sheyenne School has been named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence?

And did you know this week’s news has a well-placed mirror, a Blessing Bank, the Story of the Week – and many more acts of North Dakota Nice? Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Beach, Bismarck, Golva, Grand Forks, Hunter, Langdon, Mandan, Minot, New Rockford, Pierce County, Sawyer, Sheyenne, Valley City, Velva, Williston

Nice news of the day – January 17, 2020

January 17, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

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

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Nice news of the day – January 15, 2020

January 15, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

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

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Nice news of the day – January 14, 2020

January 14, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

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

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Nice news of the day – January 13, 2020

January 13, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

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

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Nice news of the day – January 9, 2020

January 9, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

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

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Nice news of the day – January 8, 2020

January 8, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Babies are nice! Did you know North Dakota had the nation’s second-highest birth rate in 2019?

And speaking of nice, did you know today’s news is about fidget blankets, shovels, and books? Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Dilworth, Felton, Glyndon, Minot

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Nice news of the day – January 2, 2020

January 2, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

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

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Nice news of the day – December 26, 2019

December 26, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Did you know a team of UND space studies student researchers recently launched a research experiment on dinoflagellates – bioluminescent algae used to study microgravity reactions on cells – on the New Shepard space shuttle?

And did you know today’s news is about teddy bears, a whole-life relationship, and Salvador Dali? Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Fargo

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Nice news of the day – December 24, 2019

December 24, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Did you know that North Dakota ranks #41 for December births? North Dakota babies know better than to be born in the cold (I’m a January birthday…brr!).

And did you know today’s news is all about North Dakota Santas. Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Berthold, Beulah, Bismarck, Grand Forks

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Nice news of the day – December 19, 2019

December 19, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Did you know the Fargo Public Library has opened its annual writing competition for regional authors ages 13 and up? You can submit one piece of fiction or non-fiction, or two poems. Learn more here.

And did you know today’s news is about a special Christmas tree, an awesome birthday celebration, and some “blue” bell ringers? Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Fargo, West Fargo

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