For Jacob Barney, Timber & Ash Designs is truly a labor of love. Born and raised in Michigan, North Dakota, Jacob grew up woodworking alongside his father – who was as much a mentor, friend, and teacher as a parent. Read on.
Categories: Reader's Story • Tags: Grand Forks, Michigan
Thirsty? There are 20 breweries in North Dakota.
And speaking of drinking, today’s nice news is about clean water, as well as a legendary coach and a Noon Year’s Party. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Grand Forks, New England, Williston
I’ve had a lot of sugary goodness this week in the nice news, but did you know that North Dakotans have a lower prevalence of diabetes than the rest of the U.S.?
And guess what else – today’s nice news is about bite-sized books, able giving, and good karma. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Dickinson, Grand Forks, Medina
Here’s something interesting for ya – the Bismarck Tribune has been in publication since 1873, and was the first newspaper to break the story of Custer’s Last Stand.
Also interesting: today’s nice news, featuring a bevvy of babies, a beloved coach, and super-nice Bowman. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Bowman, Fargo, Grand Forks, Harvey, Jamestown, Kulm, Minot, Williston
Guess what: corporate records from the early days of Bobcat Co. are house at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
And guess what else: today’s nice news is about best friends, better parents, and lutefisk. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Fargo, Grand Forks
Did you know that in 1948, North Dakota raffled off a Dream House in Bismarck by dropping tickets from airplanes? The 5-room, 1-bath house was valued at $20,000 during the raffle and is now for sale for $157,000.
And did you know that today’s nice news is about carbon emissions, All-American football players, and a young rodeo rider? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Fort Yates, Grand Forks, Jamestown
If you’ve driven on the Enchanted Highway, you have seen Gary Greff’s sculptures – but did you know they are the world’s largest scrap metal art?
And did you know that today’s nice news is about a grocery store, a food pantry, and a class of 4th-graders? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Dickinson, Grand Forks, New Leipzig
Did you know that there are more than 350 fishing lakes in North Dakota and, owing to a law passed in 1993, you can fish year-round?
And guess what else – there are amazing people in Langdon, Wahpeton, and Grand Forks, all featured in today’s nice news. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Grand Forks, Langdon, Wahpeton
Guess what? Today is my dad, Steve Silverman’s, birthday!
And guess what else? Today’s nice news is about bowling, unmanned aircraft, and Christmas magic. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Grand Forks, Medora
A good reason to get that annual physical – North Dakota ranks third in the nation in healthcare affordability.
And while you’re in the waiting room, read today’s nice news – about full bowls, a pack of Lions, and the color of love.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bowman, Grand Forks, Plaza
Here’s a fact: 24/7 Wall Street says that North Dakota is #14 on the best states to live in the U.S.
Here’s some other facts: today’s news is about fantastic people in Casselton, Fargo, and Grand Forks. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Casselton, Fargo, Grand Forks
Need a break from politics? Read today’s nice news – all North Dakota, all nice.
(Featuring free pet food, pioneers, and BOWLING)
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Grand Forks
Good work, everyone – North Dakota turned 129 on November 2!
And speaking of good work, read on for today’s nice news.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Grand Forks, Valley City
Did you know that North Dakota has more wildlife refuges than any other states? And speaking of North Dakota, click on for today’s nice news.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Grand Forks, Valley City
Do you like to sew (or can you wield a scissors)? Do you like kids? Are you ready to start your day off feeling great? Thank you to Mavis Fayette for this wonderful story about a group of volunteers working wonderfully to make surgery more comfortable for children. And guess what – the group is recruiting! Read on to learn more.
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Categories: North Dakota Nice, Reader's Story • Tags: Grand Forks
It may be harvest, but North Dakota is as a green as ever; in fact, North Dakota produces 80x more energy than it uses. Awesome work, wind turbines (and wind)!
Also awesome: some nifty facts about our lovely state, and a bountiful garden. Read on.
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Categories: In the News • Tags: Grand Forks, North Dakota Nice
Contrary to my own personal belief, North Dakota’s state beverage isn’t ranch dressing – it’s milk! North Dakota produces nearly 40 million gallons of milk annually.
And speaking of milk (and ranch, and food in general), today’s nice news is all about combating hunger…and preserving history. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Grand Forks
In a state full of exceptional educators, it’s hard to put into (grammatically-correct, structurally-accurate) words what makes a teacher truly outstanding. However, at the 2018 Grand Forks Public Schools Teachers Hall of Fame induction ceremony, a few common traits rose to the top. Compassionate and attentive. Enthusiastic. Expecting the best. Encouraging.
Categories: Reader's Story • Tags: Grand Forks
Going home after a hospital stay can be scary – What does this pain mean? Am I taking my medications properly? Is something wrong? – which is why Altru Health System created the Home Visits program. Home Visits connects nurses, residency doctors, respiratory therapists, and paramedics to recently-discharged patients to make sure the patients continue to improve after hospital care. This crucial service is not covered by insurance – and so, to ensure it can remain totally free to patients, a team of community volunteers came together to raise funds to not just pay for, but grow, Altru’s Home Visits program.
Read more.
Categories: Reader's Story • Tags: Grand Forks
Jeff and Dan Coggins grow mushroom business in the former Maxbass School
Gary Dassinger auctions off a yearling filly for Farm Rescue
Dr. Jacque Gray receives award for addiction research
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bowman, Gladstone, Grand Forks, Minot
