Today is Sunday, July 7th. The sun will rise on the 18th day of summer, and the 189th day of the year at 5:53 AM. We will see 15 hours 53 minutes of daylight before it sets at 9:46 PM.
Currently we have sunny, cool weather. The temperature is 59 degrees. The wind is 5 mph out of the West. Today, we are expecting broken clouds and pleasantly warm weather. The temperature will reach a high of 80°F with winds 5 mph out of the North. There is a 40% chance of rain.
On This Day
On this day in 1928, sliced bread was sold for the first time by the Chillicothe Baking Company of Chillicothe, Missouri, revolutionizing the way bread was consumed and giving rise to the phrase “the greatest thing since sliced bread.”
On this day in 1981, President Ronald Reagan appointed Sandra Day O’Connor as the first female justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, breaking a significant gender barrier in the highest court of the United States.
Born & Died: Ringo Starr, (Born, 1940) English drummer and vocalist for The Beatles, Satchel Paige, (Born, 1906) Legendary American baseball pitcher known for his time in the Negro leagues and Major League Baseball, Robert Heinlein, (Died, 1988) Influential American science fiction writer known for works like “Stranger in a Strange Land,” Michelle Kwan, (Born, 1980) American figure skater and two-time Olympic medalist, Arthur Conan Doyle, (Died, 1930) British author famous for creating the detective Sherlock Holmes, Doc Severinsen, (Born, 1927) American jazz trumpeter best known for leading the band on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” F. Scott Fitzgerald, (Died, 1940) Renowned American novelist known for “The Great Gatsby,” Gustav Mahler, (Born, 1860) Austrian composer and conductor known for his symphonies and song cycles.
Today is: National Day Of Rock ‘N’ Roll,National Dive Bar Day,National Macaroni Day,National Koi Day,World Chocolate Day,National Strawberry Sundae Day,Global Forgiveness Day,National Father Daughter Take A Walk Day
Upcoming Fun!
Check out these happenings on the horizon:
- The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt by Edward O’Keefe Book Signing @MainStreetBooks | Tuesday, July 9th
- The Addams Family Musical @MSUSummerTheatre | Tuesday, July 9th
- NDSF Run the Route 5K @RunWithHeart | Saturday, July 20th
SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is the fictitious first female justice appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court from the movie “The First Monday in October” Ruth Loomis. Read and grade the results here.
Today’s Happenings!
Weekly Features
Vanity Pie! (Weekend Pizza Feature) @PrairieSkyBreads
Saturday, July 6th — Sunday, July 7th
🍕🍍 Spice up your weekend with Prairie Sky Breads’ Vanity Pie, featuring a tantalizing mix of pepperoni, pineapple, and jalapenos on their signature crust! Available only this Saturday and Sunday in downtown Minot. #WeekendPizza #PrairieSkyBreads #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
It’s Brie-Licious (and other Features) @PrairieSkyBreads
Wednesday, July 3rd — Sunday, July 7th
Indulge in the Brie-Licious sandwich at Prairie Sky Breads this week! Swing by downtown Minot from July 3rd to the 7th for this scrumptious delight and more weekly features. #BrieLicious #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Souped Up Specials! @SchatzCrossroads
Monday, July 1st — Sunday, July 7th
Warm up your week with “Souped Up Specials” at Schatz Crossroads in South Minot! Enjoy a different hearty soup every day from Monday, July 1st to Sunday, July 7th. 🍲 #SoupSeason #ComfortFood #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Brunch! @Arny’s
Saturday, July 6th — Sunday, July 7th
Get ready to brunch in style this weekend at Arny’s 2.0! Join us downtown for delicious food and refreshing mimosas, perfect for your late morning or early afternoon cravings. #BrunchVibes #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
Arts in the City – Sundays in the Park @MinotArts
Sunday, July 7th
Experience the magic of Minot’s vibrant arts scene with “Arts in the City – Sundays in the Park” on July 7th! Enjoy live music, art demos, and the beloved MACA Popcorn every Sunday through July 28th at 4:00 and 7:00 PM.
#MinotArts #SummerInThePark #SavorMinot
Today’s Features
Sweetly Sour Sundays! @Atypical
Sunday, July 7th
🍻 Sweetly Sour Sundays are back at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in downtown Minot! Enjoy $1 off every sour on tap, in cans, and bottles this Sunday, July 7th, with live music and food trucks to complete the perfect summer day.
#CraftBeerLovers #SundayFunday #SavorMinot
