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Nice news of the week – July 2, 2020

July 2, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Happy Almost-4th of July! Did you know that Prairie Public has created a two-minute video on life in North Dakota in 1776? You can check it out here: https://bit.ly/2AjDFtq

And you can learn all about the nice things going on in the state voted “The #1 Place to Be in the Event of a Zombie Apocalypse” (cabletv.com) in this week’s news. Read on, and have a safe and relaxing weekend!

Categories: In the News • Tags: bottineau, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Elbowoods, Fargo, Fort Berthold, Killdeer, Minot, Valley City, White Shield, Wyndmere

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Nice news of the week – June 25, 2020

June 25, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

They may have cancelled their regular season programming, but did you know Frost Fire Theater will be putting on four virtual 40-minute original musical comedy shows on YouTube, starting July 25? Check them out here: http://www.frostfirepark.org.

And did you know this week’s news has a virtual fishing tournament (this weekend!), a next-gen hog farm, and Gardar? Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Ardoch, Ashley, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo, Gardar, Grand Forks, Minot, Nome, Watford City, West Fargo, Williston

Nice news of the week – June 11, 2020

June 11, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Did you know the Medora Musical opens next Friday, June 19? It’s the 55th season for North Dakota’s world-famous stage show.

And did you know this week’s news features Knock and Wine, “gushies,” a bucket list birthday treat, and more. Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Cavalier, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot, Rugby, Watford City, Williston

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Nice news of the week – May 28, 2020

May 28, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Did you know Ellen DeGeneres has named Inkster’s Katie Ralston one of the country’s top 100 educators?

You can learn all about this awesome Midway Public Schools’ pre-K teacher in this week’s news – which also features a cemetery rebirth, a backyard concert, and more. Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Antler, bottineau, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Hatton, Inkster, Midway, Minot, Wahpeton

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Nice news of the week – May 21, 2020

May 21, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Congratulations to all of the seniors graduating from North Dakota’s 181 high schools! As these awesome students begin their next adventure, they may want to take part in Bismarck-Mandan’s Lemonade Day – where young entrepreneurs are given the opportunity to start a business of their own.

But before you go, check out this week’s news – about a community of t-shirts, a diligent coffee group, and a lot of quilts. Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, bottineau, Dickinson, Emerado, Fargo, Jamestown, Minot, Parshall, Velva

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Nice news of the week – May 14, 2020

May 14, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Did you know Josh Duhamel, Amy Olson, Matt Cullen, and Tom Hoge spent a (relatively secret) day on the Fargo Country Club course on Tuesday in the name of charity? You can watch a 3-hour special on the game on May 31; a link to the details is in this week’s news.

And speaking of this week’s news, it also has vegetable seeds, Prairie Musicians, wet-collodion photographers, and more. Read on.

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

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Nice news of the week – May 7, 2020

May 7, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

If you like country music, tune onto the Great Plains Food Bank Facebook page tonight at 7:00 pm for a concert by Dakota Bay in support of North Dakota’s food bank.

And if you like nice news, you’re going to love what’s up this week – including a musical wheelchair, an online fashion show, and #ShareThePositivityND. Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Mandan, Mandaree, Minot, Williston

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Nice news of the week – April 23, 2020

April 23, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Isolation aside – did you know Bismarck is one of the top five cities in the U.S. with the cleanest air, when measuring ozone (smog) and particle pollution, and all of North Dakota holds an A-grade for lack of ozone pollutants?

And did you know this week’s news has a new take on prom night, on marathons, and on love letters? Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Beach, Bismarck, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo, Grand Forks, Lincoln, Minot, Park River, Wahpeton, West Fargo, Williston

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Nice news of the week – April 16, 2020

April 16, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Dust off the ol’ sewing machines: Did you know that area senior centers and nursing homes are looking for homemade masks for seniors and non-medical personnel? Donate today!

And did you know this week’s news is about a movie made of toilet paper, a rolling car show, and random acts of art. Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Dickinson, Fargo, Minot, Twin Buttes, Williston

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Nice news of the week – April 9, 2020

April 9, 2020 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

If you live in or around Grand Forks, Kittsona needs your help to deliver food to children through the end of the school year.

You can find out how to volunteer in today’s news – which also has a virtual choir, a sidewalk violinist, Sax in the Kitchen, and more! Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Burleigh County, Dickinson, Fargo, Glenburn, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot, West Fargo, Wishek

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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 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 day – December 30, 2019

December 30, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

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

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Nice news of the day – December 20, 2019

December 20, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

You’ve read about the Honor Flights here on North Dakota Nice before, but did you know the organization just opened the flights up to Vietnam Veterans? There will be four flights next year; nominate a vet today!

And Happy Friday! Today news is about $1 jeans, Dakota Country, and two rock-and-rolling seniors. Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Dickinson

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Nice news of the day – December 18, 2019

December 18, 2019 by Amanda Silverman Kosior

Here’s a great fact for ya: North Dakota is ranked as the #1 state where millennials are likely to thrive financially?

And here’s something else great – today’s news is about grandmas and grandpas, stress-free teachers, and pizza! Read on.

Categories: In the News • Tags: Belcourt, Dickinson, Jamestown

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