Today in Minot | Mar 9, 2024

Today is Saturday, March 9th. The sun will rise on the 80th day of winter, and the 69th day of the year at 7:09 AM. We will see 11 hours 33 minutes of daylight before it sets at 6:42 PM.

Currently we have clear, frigid weather. The temperature is 11 degrees. The wind is 11 mph out of the South. With wind and humidity factored, it feels like -3 degrees. Today, we are expecting scattered clouds and cool temperatures. The temperature will reach a high of 36°F with winds 5-10 mph out of the South.

On This Day

On this day in 1959, the Barbie doll made its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York City. The iconic doll would go on to become a cultural phenomenon, representing fashion, beauty, and female empowerment.

Born & Died: Bobby Fischer, (Born, 1943) Chess grandmaster, Amerigo Vespucci, (Died, 1512) Italian explorer and cartographer, Raul Julia, (Born, 1940) Puerto Rican actor known for his role in “The Addams Family”, Linda Fiorentino, (Born, 1958) American actress known for her roles in “The Last Seduction” and “Men in Black”, Emmanuel Lewis, (Born, 1971) American actor best known for his role as the title character in the 1980s sitcom “Webster”

Today is: National Get Over It Day,National Slam The Scam Day,National Barbie Day,National Meatball Day,National Crab Meat Day

Upcoming Fun

Mari Black Trio @InternationalArtistSeries | Sunday, March 10th, Night at the Museum @TaubeMuseum | Thursday, April 18th, Team USA vs Team Canada (The Border Battle) @PrairieGrit | Wednesday, March 13th

SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is cultural icon Barbie . Read and grade the results here.

Today’s Happenings!

Happy Hour with a View! @1685

Happy Hour with a View!

Lunch Specials! @SchatzCrossroads

Lunch Specials!

Brunch! @Arny’s

Brunch!

Mindful Mornings – Guided Meditation @TaubeMuseum

Mindful Mornings – Guided Meditation

Fig Toast, Roast Beef & Pico, Reuben Soup (Weekly Features) @PrairieSkyBreads

Fig Toast, Roast Beef & Pico, Reuben Soup (Weekly Features)

Soup Specials! @SchatzCrossroads

Soup Specials!

80’s Night Out Featuring Unleashed @TheOriginal

80’s Night Out Featuring Unleashed

Oh Honey! (Weekend Pizza Feature) @PrairieSkyBreads

Oh Honey! (Weekend Pizza Feature)

The Margherita! @Arny’s

The Margherita!

Crochet Basics @TaubeMuseum

Crochet Basics

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