This week’s story is a tale of two infomercials, and this week’s news has friendly fire departments, a Fueled Force, and a four-time award-winning artist. Read on.
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Gefilte Fish | NNoTW March 18, 2021
This week’s story is about a Passover food delicacy, and this week’s news has an app for farmland hunting, online art lessons, and Miss Basketball. Read on.
The Lawn Ranger | NNoTW March 11, 2021
This week’s story is about the first time I mowed our lawn, and this week’s news is about a new definition of a “LOAN,” a black-footed ferret, and a bunch of North Dakotans competing on a national scale. Read on.
The Tooth Fairy | NNoTW February 25, 2021
This week’s story is about the Tooth Fairy, and this week’s news is about St. Jude’s Volunteer of the Year, a thoughtful Iditarod athlete, and a local National Merit Scholarship finalist. Read on.
Goot Girl | NNoTW February 18, 2021
This week’s story is about Andes Mints, and this week’s news has a lot of LEGOs, volunteer grandparents, and barn gnomes. Read on.
Bar Harbor is for ice cream | NNoTW January 12, 2021
This week’s story is about a trip to Bar Harbor, and this week’s news is about a red panda named Bo, a fundraiser named Danette, and a teacher named Jo. Read on.
Samantha | NNoTW January 6, 2021
This week’s story is about Dixie Cups and spiders, and this week’s news has the first babies of the new year. Read on.
On Special Days | NNoTW December 31, 2020
This week’s story is about cake for lunch, and this week’s news is about a teenage gymnast, a soccer coach, and some lost-and-found Christmas presents. Happy 2021!
HanuCanada | NNoTW December 10, 2020
This week’s story is about my first Hanukkah in Canada, and this week’s news is about Blessing Boxes, a good night’s sleep, and a miniature Christmas village. Read on.
Casserole Batter Rye Bread | NNoTW December 3, 2020
This week’s story is about Mississippi Pot Roast, and this week’s news is about a pretty impressive tip, Closet 701, and Lyd’s Kids. Read on.
The Tempo | NNoTW November 19, 2020
This week’s story is about my Ford Tempo, and this week’s news is about a sensory garden, 1,300 pairs of socks, and a lot of Thanksgiving turkey. Read on.
North Dakota Nice News of the Week | November 12, 2020
This week’s story is about our backyard rink, and this week’s news is about a theater troupe, the Girl Scouts, and some lifesaving volunteers. Read on.
North Dakota Nice News of the Week | November 5, 2020
This week’s story is about my five-year-old’s newfound interest, and this week’s news is about a newfangled engine, “The Superbowl of Field Reports,” and a ND Nice Facebook exchange about a dog named Rufus. Read on.
North Dakota Nice News of the Week | October 22, 2020
I think we know what this week’s story is all about – but the news has a lot of surprising happiness, including a garage pantry, some crafty girl scouts, and 200 letters to veterans. Read on.
North Dakota Nice News of the Week | October 8, 2020
This week is the story of our new genuine hay bales, and news about a lifesaving rescue straight out of a movie, Rugby’s first female driver, and a request for masks. Read on.
North Dakota Nice News of the Week | September 24, 2020
I took the week off of work after my sons started back up at school so that I could, you know, take a nap or get a pedicure or just sit quietly after months of chaos. By Friday I had yet to accomplish any of those things, and so my husband suggested that we take a bike ride to Thompson, have lunch (and maybe a lunch beer), and then ride back with enough time for me to give napping another try before it was time to pick up the boys at 3:00. [Read on]
North Dakota Nice News of the Week | September 17, 2020
I have a Facebook friend who recently started a countdown to the end of what she calls “The garbage fire that is 2020.” If you share a similar sentiment, you are welcome to join me and my Jewish compadres for the Jewish New Year (called Rosh Hashanah), which begins tomorrow night at sundown. [Read on]
North Dakota Nice News of the Week | September 10, 2020
There is no better time to be a crazypants than during a pandemic.
From homemade masks to homemade hypochondria, if there has been something to obsessively worry about for the past six months, I’ve had it covered. This has been very lucky for my husband, Kyle, who has been awakened from a dead sleep more than once to answer questions such as [Read on, and the news is in there, I promise]
North Dakota Nice News of the Week | August 27, 2020
With school starting up again across North Dakota, let’s take a moment of gratitude for the administrators and teachers are working so hard to make decisions that will keep our kids safe.
And let’s also take a moment to appreciate all of the goodness in North Dakota this past week – including a wagon train of buggies, a barbecue competition, and Lunch Aid. Read on.
North Dakota Nice News of the Week | August 20, 2020
Did you know that Fargo has been named one of Forbes magazine’s Best Places to Retire? The reasoning: low cost of living, good air quality, cheaper houses, available doctors, and lots to do.
And did you know that all of the communities in North Dakota are awesome? Find out why in this week’s news – about silver linings, friendly neighbors, and a hometown hero. Read on.
