Today in Minot | Mar 14, 2024

Today is Thursday, March 14th. The sun will rise on the 85th day of winter, and the 74th day of the year at 7:58 AM. We will see 11 hours 52 minutes of daylight before it sets at 7:50 PM.

Currently we have fog and chilly conditions. The temperature is 33 degrees. The wind is 5 mph out of the Northwest. Today, we are expecting cloudy and cool weather. The temperature will reach a high of 51°F with winds 20 mph out of the West.

On This Day

On this day in 1794, Eli Whitney received a patent for the cotton gin, revolutionizing the cotton industry and leading to an increase in slavery in the American South.

On this day in 1900, the Gold Standard Act was ratified, officially placing the United States on the gold standard for currency, impacting the country’s economic policies for years to come.

Born & Died: Albert Einstein, (Born, 1879) Theoretical physicist known for developing the theory of relativity, Quincy Jones, (Born, 1933) Music producer and composer, Michael Caine, (Born, 1933) Actor known for roles in “The Dark Knight” and “The Italian Job”, Billy Crystal, (Born, 1948) Comedian and actor known for “When Harry Met Sally” and hosting the Oscars, Stephen Curry, (Born, 1988) Professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors, Simone Biles, (Born, 1997) Olympic gymnast with multiple gold medals

Today is: National Children’s Craft Day,World Kidney Day,National Learn About Butterflies Day,National Pi Day,National Write Down Your Story Day,National Potato Chip Day

Upcoming Fun

The House of Agatha Mystrie @MouseRiverPlayers | Friday, March 15th, It Was Her Idea @BlueRider | Thursday, March 28th, Valtchev-Tchekoratova Duo @InternationalArtistSeries | Tuesday, April 2nd

SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is theoretical physicist Albert Einstein . Read and grade the results here.

Today’s Happenings!

Team USA vs Team Canada (The Border Battle) @PrairieGrit

Team USA vs Team Canada (The Border Battle)

Chicken Pesto Lavosh & Blackberry Crème Brûlée! @OTV

Chicken Pesto Lavosh & Blackberry Crème Brûlée!

Weekly Features! @PrairieSkyBreads

Weekly Features!

Nacho Average Thursday @BlueRider

Nacho Average Thursday

Mama Mac’s Kitchen at Atypical Brewery @Atypical

Mama Mac’s Kitchen at Atypical Brewery

Dedric Clark LIVE! @Atypical

Dedric Clark LIVE!

Vinyl Thursdays! @BudgetMusic

Vinyl Thursdays!

Happy Hour with a View! @1685

Happy Hour with a View!

Buy One Get One! (Well Drinks & Domestic Pours) @Arny’s

Buy One Get One! (Well Drinks & Domestic Pours)

The Margherita! @Arny’s

The Margherita!

The Pot O Gold @MagicCityHoagies

The Pot O Gold

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