It’s a little chilly outside right now, but did you know that the highest recorded temperature in North Dakota was 121F on July 6, 1936 in Steele?
And did you know that today’s news is about a trip to the Dominican, a full food bank, and a contestant on the Price is Right? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Fargo, Minot
Did you know that the Minot Air Force Base contributed $543M to the local economy in 2018?
And speaking of the MAFB, today’s nice news is about their new Twitter account – as well as blankets for cancer patients and P.E. for homeschoolers. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Adams County, Jamestown, Minot
Did you know that the Rosebud Visitor Center in Valley City is home to a “Railroad RV” made specifically in 1881 for S.R. Ainslie, Railroad Superintendent, who wanted a car to live in as he traveled around North Dakota?
And speaking of the railroad, today’s nice news is about just that – and a children’s theater company and a quick-thinking savior. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Arnegard, Hettinger, Minot, Valley City
North Dakota’s motto is “Liberty and Union, Now and Forever, One and Inseparable” – but did you know that when we were still the Dakota Territory, the motto was, “Liberty and Union, One and Inseparable, Now and Forever.” The wording was transposed upon statehood.
And speaking of other interesting facts, today’s nice news is about an unique car, a herd of cows, and Mr. Rogers’ favorite television station. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bowman, Minot, Watford City
Did you know that over 70 athletes competed in North Dakota’s Winter Special Olympics last weekend?
And did you know that today’s nice news is about ice fishing, an anonymous donor, and cattle farmers? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Dickinson, Grand Forks, Minot
Happy Amandamanium Pandamonium! Today’s nice news is about a Medal of Honor recipient, a tyrannosaurus rex, and some bell ringin’ good news. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Dickinson, Fargo, Minot
Things are pretty great in North Dakota – I mean, you can buy kuchen at the grocery store – but did you know that Theodore Roosevelt initially came to North Dakota to toughen up? From Teddy: “It was here that the romance of my life began.”
And speaking of other great people, today’s nice news is about Northern Cass students, New Rockford dog lovers, and a Minot singer. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Minot, New Rockford, Northern Cass
We all know that the world’s largest buffalo – Dakota Thunder – is in Jamestown. It is 26 feet tall and weighs 60 tons. But did you know that today’s nice news is about high school internships, plastic bags, and Baby Shark? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Fargo, Jamestown, Minot
Did you know Beans Coffee Bar in Fargo was named North Dakota’s coolest-looking coffee cup by the Food Network – possssssibly because they put a mini doughnut on top of each cup?
And did you know today’s nice news is about bouncy castles, history, and awesome scouts? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks, Jamestown, Minot
The only surprise here is that we’re not #1: North Dakota is the third-best state in the country to raise a family, according to WalletHub. And other things that are great here: Minot State students, non-traditional graduates, and a Rainbow Baby. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Dickinson, Minot
We all know that the Marquis de Mores founded Medora (and named it after his wife), but did you know that the Marquis invented meatpacking? Instead of sending cattle to the slaughterhouse in Chicago, he’d process the meat in North Dakota and pack it in boxcars with ice before delivering it to homes in Illinois.
And speaking of North Dakota, today’s nice news is about warbirds, donuts, and running. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Fargo, Minot
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 – North Dakota has been named the most affordable, safe, and reliable state for drivers, according to the 2018 Bankrate Best States for Drivers Study.
And guess what else? Today’s nice news is about a car club…and honey and computer science. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Minot, Turtle Lake
Did you know that North Dakota’s fastest drag racer is a man named Bob Struksnes, who will be inducted next month into the National Hot Rod Association’s Hall of Fame?
And did you know that today’s nice news is about North Dakota’s national ranking, Rugby students, and a group of PT students at Minot State? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Minot, Rugby
You know those little registration stickers on your license plate? Well, they were invented in North Dakota by Lenard Milo.
And did you know about Hettinger’s chickens, Liberty’s students, and Denbea Mcnally? You’ll learn about them soon enough in today’s nice news. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Hettinger, Minot
We all know that Josh Duhamel is one of Minot’s favorite sons, but did you also know that rapper Wiz Khalifa is a part of the Magic City, too?
While you listen to his latest album, also check out today’s nice news: about the weather, saving for college, and generous North Dakotans. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Manville, Minot
Mark your map: the oldest standing structure in North Dakota is the Gingras Trading Post in Pembina County.
And after you’re done reading about the Post, check out today’s nice news: helpful elementary students, remarkable artists, and a 40-year angel. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Mandan, Minot, Wahpeton
Not just North Dakota Nice: there is a website that predicts aurora sitings: http://www.aurora-service.eu/aurora-forecast/
Just for North Dakota: a Minot truck driver, a weekly feature on awesome high schoolers, and a food shelter looking for donations. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Dickinson, Minot
Guess what – over the last five years, nearly 100 nations around the world have imported hard red spring and durum wheats from North Dakota.
And speaking of international, today’s nice news is about Germans, Rotarians, and one local girl who is changing the world. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Minot, Williston
Did you know that North Dakota was recently ranked fifth in the nation as one of the best states for teachers?
And speaking of great teachers, here are three stories about amazing students in Dickinson, Minot, and Valley City.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Dickinson, Minot, Valley City
