If you live in or around Hillsboro, mark your calendar for September 28 – the second annual community day of service. Projects will include packing nonperishable food baskets, picking up garbage, cleaning up yards, and writing letters to military veterans and the elderly.
And if you’re looking for some nice news, today’s North Dakota Nice news is about pickleball, goats, and a mountain of cupcakes. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Fargo, Minot
Did you know Ralph Nosbusch of Devils Lake was recently presented a national Quilt of Valor in recognition of his service in WWII?
And speaking of notable seniors, today’s North Dakota Nice news is about a helpful couple out of Devils Lake, a centenarian Air Force unit, and Elder Care out of Dickinson. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Devils Lake, Dickinson, Minot
Did you know the #1-selling ice cream at Mount Rushmore is swirled in from Pride Dairy of Bottineau? It is called Thomas Jefferson Vintage Vanilla Ice Cream because the recipe was written by President Jefferson (you can find it in the Library of Congress) – and Pride Dairy makes it fresh every week.
And did you know today’s North Dakota Nice news has a story 7,000 miles (and 75 years) in the making – along with a stories about magic and giving North Dakotans? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Minot
Good luck to 11-year-old Jamison Mutschler of Valley City, who has qualified for the Amateur National Motocross Championship!
And as you start the weekend, check out today’s news – which has puppies, friendship, and (of course) the Story of the Week. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Belfield, Minot, New Rockford
Did you know Watford City was recently selected as the nicest place in North Dakota by Reader’s Digest? You can read the nomination letter that made it all happen here: https://bit.ly/2OD26bH.
And did you know today’s North Dakota Nice news is about helpful hockey players, 4-H, and Norwegian ancestors? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Minot
Did you know actor Nick Offerman (of “Parks & Recreation” fame) stopped by the Fargo Fair last week?
And did you know today’s news is about bicycles, Michigan, and a girl named Haddie? Plus, a bonus story! Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Fargo, Michigan, Minot, Pembina
Congratulations to 12-year-old Kiera Mativy of Dickinson, who took the world champion rodeo title for pole bending at the National Little Britches Rodeo!
And as you’re getting ready for the weekend, check out today’s news – about Folding Angels, bicycles, and the Story of the Week. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot
Did you know a North Dakota state flag went on the first moon landing mission 50 years ago, and you can see that flag, along with moon rocks and other artifacts, at the ND Heritage Center until the end of July?
And did you know today’s news is about Eat Beaters, the Spirit of the Prairie, and a Threshing Show? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Crosby, Grand Forks, Minot
Did you know the 24th annual Rendezvous Region Music Fest starts on Friday in Langdon, and includes a firemen’s dinner, a Rod Run, a Christmas in July sale – and, of course, tons of music?
And did you know today’s news has beautiful blooms, a West African Crowned Crane, and Vets? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Hillsboro, Minot, Williston
Did you know North Dakota has its own Renaissance Festival, and it kicks off this Saturday and goes through the end of August?
And did you know today’s news is about a mermaid motorcyclist, an important tree, and the story of the week? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Minot, New England
Did you know the Dakota Zoo now has three new three-month-old wolf pups named Shanook, Fang, and Canyon?
And did you know today’s news is about an arboretum, a walleye bottom bouncer, and a knight? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Grand Forks, Larimore, Minot
Did you know that the North Dakota Geological Survey sponsors digs throughout the summer – including one last weekend in the Sentinel Butte Formation – and you can sign up to participate? Apparently it’s pretty common to find a crocodile tooth or a turtle rib (which you don’t get to keep, but still very cool).
And I bet you knew that today’s news has the story of the week, right? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Adams County, Beulah, Minot
Did you know North Dakota is the fourth-youngest state in the U.S., and last year was the only state to have the median age get younger – a sign that young people are moving to and staying in North Dakota?
And today’s news – about Churchs Ferry, veteran fishing trips, and lemonade – is so nice that I could have made any one of the three articles the Story of the Week. Can you guess which one I picked? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Churchs Ferry, Minot, Williston
Did you know a display exhibit on Stephen Hawking, created by Dickinson Middle School 8th-graders Abby Lange and Elizabeth Keele for the National History Day competition in Maryland, will soon be on display in the Smithsonian?
And did you know today’s news is about a Nice (Center) project; not one, but two stories about bicycle safety; and sandwiches? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Fargo, Minot, Pierce County, West Fargo
Did you know the Upper Missouri Valley Fair starts June 26, and will feature over 700 projects by Williams County 4H’ers – including a Rube Goldberg contest to put a quarter in a piggy bank?
And today’s news – about a free fishing day, helping arms, and a new support group – was so nice that I added a bonus story to make it even nicer! Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Fargo, Mandan, Minot
Did you know tomorrow (June 13-16) begins Fort Union Trading Post’s annual Rendezvous – with 100 historical re-enactors demonstrating 19th century techniques such as blacksmithing, beaver skinning, and frontier cooking? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2I5DuTT
And did you know today’s news is about an orangutan named Taluken, a BIG baby shower, and friendly neighbors? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Devils Lake, Minot, Wahpeton
Did you know the new season of the Medora Musical kicked off last week?
And did you know today’s news is about an adopted classroom, and other great stuff? Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Medora, Minot, Pierce County, Wahpeton
Start your engines – the American Legion Riders in Langdon are looking for road-legal participants for their June 1 Fun Run. You can register your motorcycle, car, or spaceship here.
And after you do so, check out today’s news – about a Pow Wow, fishing, and quilting. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Minot, Wahpeton
Did you know Mandan Public Schools has been named one of the Best Communities for Music Education in the country?
And speaking of amazing schools, today’s news is about districts in Minot, Grand Forks, and New England – with a bonus story about Williston! Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Grand Forks, Minot, New England, Williston
Did you know the Great Plains Food Bank has set up 14 food pantries at 14 schools around North Dakota to make sure children have food over the summer months? The link is in this post.
And speaking of great people, today’s news is about a great teacher, a great exercise program, and great gardens. Read on.
Categories: In the News • Tags: Bismarck, Grand Forks, Minot
