Today is Tuesday, April 9th. The sun will rise on the 21st day of spring, and the 100th day of the year at 7:05 AM. We will see 13 hours 23 minutes of daylight before it sets at 8:28 PM.
Currently we have clear, chilly weather. The temperature is 37 degrees. The wind is 7 mph out of the West. With wind and humidity factored, it feels like 31 degrees. Today, we are expecting sprinkles with cloudy and mild conditions. The temperature will reach a high of 55°F with winds 20 mph out of the Northwest. There is a 40% chance of rain.
On This Day
On this day in 1865, General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, effectively ending the American Civil War. The surrender marked a turning point in American history, symbolizing the reunification of a divided nation.
Born & Died: Hugh Hefner, (Born, 1926) Founder of Playboy magazine, Dennis Quaid, (Born, 1954) Actor, Cynthia Nixon, (Born, 1966) Actress, Jesse McCartney, (Born, 1987) Singer-songwriter, Kristen Stewart, (Born, 1990) Actress
Today is: National Name Yourself Day,National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day,National Winston Churchill Day,National Chinese Almond Cookie Day,National Cherish An Antique Day,National Library Workers Day,National Unicorn Day
Upcoming Fun!
Check out these happenings on the horizon:
- Pop Your Pet @TaubeMuseum | Thursday, April 11th
- Maple Sugaring Day! @FortStevenson | Saturday, April 13th
- Poppa’s Place Food Truck @ Atypical Brewery @Atypical | Wednesday, April 17th
SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is Shakespeare’s troubled prince Hamlet. Read and grade the results here.
Today’s Happenings!
Monthly Features
Bacon Ranch Chipotle Chicken Melt @MagicCityHoagies
Monday, April 1st — Tuesday, April 30th
Dive into the flavors of downtown Minot this April with Magic City Hoagies’ mouth-watering Bacon Ranch Chipotle Chicken Melt, our Hoagie of the Month! Experience the perfect blend of chipotle seasoned chicken, pepper jack cheese, crispy bacon, and ranch, all pressed with a Parm crust. #HoagieHeaven #FlavorExplosion #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
2 BUCK TUESDAY @BudgetMusic
Tuesday, April 9th
Dive into the tunes at Budget Music & Video this Tuesday, April 9th, for 2 Buck Tuesday! Score a $2 discount on all new and used CDs priced $5.99 and up, only in Downtown Minot. #MusicDeals #ShopLocal #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Hamm’s & Grilled Cheese (w/Tomato Bisque Reduction): 5$ @BlueRider
Tuesday, April 9th
Dive into the ultimate comfort combo this Tuesday at Blue Rider in Downtown Minot: a heavenly grilled cheese with tomato bisque reduction paired with a classic Hamm’s beer, all for just $5. Perfectly seasoned and designed to delight, it’s a taste experience you won’t want to miss. #ComfortFood #BeerAndCheese #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
Take Out Tuesday! @Atypical
Tuesday, April 9th
This Take Out Tuesday, head over to Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in Downtown Minot for a special deal – $1.00 off per can and score a stylish reusable pack holder for multiple purchases, saving you money and the planet! Cheers to discounts and sustainability! #TakeOutTuesday #EcoFriendly #SavorMinot
Monthly Features
Smokey Mountain Bacon Dip & The Hawaiian @OTV
Monday, April 1st — Tuesday, April 30th
Dive into April’s mouthwatering specials at Off The Vine in Downtown Minot – the Smokey Mountain Bacon Dip and The Hawaiian are flavors you’ll want to experience more than once! 🍍🥓 #WineAndDine #TapasTreats #SavorMinot
Kids & Families
A Start in Art! @TaubeMuseum
Tuesday, April 9th — Wednesday, April 10th
Unleash your child’s creativity with “A Start in Art!” at the Taube Museum of Art in Downtown Minot, where stories come to life through art and mystery animal visits from the Roosevelt Park Zoo. Perfect for kids & families, this engaging program starts April 9th, blending reading, art-making, and animal discoveries! #SavorMinot #CreativeKids #FamilyFun
Happy Hour
Buy One Get One! (Well Drinks & Domestic Pours) @Arny’s
Monday, April 8th — Thursday, April 11th
Double the fun at Arny’s 2.0 with a Buy One Get One offer on well drinks and domestic pours during Happy Hour! Swing by Downtown Minot from April 8th to 11th before 6 PM to enjoy your favorites or explore new tastes with savings on other drinks too. #HappyHourHeaven #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Souped Up Specials! @SchatzCrossroads
Monday, April 8th — Sunday, April 14th
Dive into a bowl of warmth at Schatz Crossroads with Souped Up Specials! From April 8th to 14th, savor a unique, hearty soup each day in South Minot. 🍲 #HeartySoups #WarmUpWithUs #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Truckstop Lunch Specials! @SchatzCrossroads
Monday, April 8th — Saturday, April 13th
Dive into deliciousness with Schatz Crossroads’ Truckstop Lunch Specials happening April 8th to 13th in Minot! Don’t miss out—specials start at 11:00 am daily until they’re gone. #SchatzComfortFood #MinotEats #SavorMinot
