Today is Monday, December 16th. The sun will rise on the 86th day of fall, and the 351st day of the year at 8:30 AM. We will see 8 hours 21 minutes of daylight before it sets at 4:51 PM.
Currently we have light snow and ice fog. The temperature is 21 degrees. The wind is 25 mph out of the West. With wind and humidity factored, it feels like 4 degrees. Today, we are expecting light snow, cloudy skies, and chilly temperatures. The temperature will reach a high of 32°F with winds 15 mph out of the West. There is a 50% chance of snow.
Today is: Barbie And Barney Backlash Day,National Chocolate-Covered Anything Day
On This Day
On this day, Boston was swimming with tea. The earth quaked in Missouri, and the Germans made one final push. Locally, we were touting monorails, rollerskating wasn’t good for women, and the Swedes were suffering from outmigration.
Read More About Today in Minot History Here
Upcoming Fun!
Check out these happenings on the horizon:
- CPKC Holiday Train
@MinotHomelessCoaltion | Tuesday, December 17th - Ethan Armstrong
@BlueRider | Friday, December 20th - Magic City Tuba Christmas!
@MinotArts | Saturday, December 21st
Today’s Happenings!
SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is talian Renaissance historian, politician, diplomat, philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli. Read and grade the results here.
Seasonal Sales & Celebrations
24 Days of Christmas! @MainStreetBooks
Sunday, December 1st — Tuesday, December 24th
Celebrate the season with Main Street Books’ “24 Days of Christmas” event in downtown Minot, featuring daily deals like 15% off cookbooks and special discounts on Santa-themed books. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere with games, puzzles, and kombucha on tap as you shop for the perfect holiday gifts. #ShopLocal #HolidayDeals #SavorMinot
Make & Create
Craft Night! @BlueRider
Monday, December 16th
Join us at Blue Rider in downtown Minot for Craft Night on Monday, December 16th! Bring your own project and enjoy a cozy evening of creativity, drinks, and free popcorn with fellow artists and crafters. #CraftNight #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Happy Hour
Pull Tab Happy Hour! @BlueRider
Monday, December 16th — Wednesday, December 18th
Get ready for Pull Tab Happy Hour at Blue Rider in downtown Minot from December 16th to 18th! Enjoy stiff drinks, free popcorn, and a chance to win discounts or free drinks with every pull tab. #DiveBarFun #HappyHourDeals #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
The Christmas Menu! @Arny’s
Tuesday, December 10th — Tuesday, December 31st
Get into the festive spirit at Arny’s 2.0 in Downtown Minot with their boozy Christmas specials and holiday drinks from now until December 31st. Don’t miss out on the chance to get elf’d up and celebrate the season in style! #HolidayCheers #DowntownVibes #SavorMinot
Kids & Families
Ice Cream Social & Milkshake Bar @MagicCitySweets
Sunday, December 1st — Tuesday, December 31st
Join the fun at Magic City Sweets Ice Cream Shop’s Ice Cream Social & Milkshake Bar in downtown Minot, where you can create your own ice cream masterpiece and enjoy a free retro arcade all December long! Discover why it’s the chillest family-friendly spot around. #IceCreamFun #FamilyTime #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
Christmas in the Park! @MinotSertoma
Friday, November 29th — Tuesday, December 31st
Experience the magic of the holiday season at Minot Sertoma Club’s Christmas in the Park, featuring enchanting light displays at Oak Park from November 29 to December 31. Drive through with your family for just $5 per car and enjoy the festive atmosphere! #ChristmasInMinot #HolidayLights #SavorMinot
Monthly Features
December Features @OTV
Sunday, December 1st — Tuesday, December 31st
Celebrate the season at Off The Vine in Downtown Minot with December’s featured wines, including a snappy dry Riesling and a tart cranberry moscato, perfectly paired with crab rangoon and white chocolate raspberry cheesecake. Indulge in these delightful combinations all month long! #WineAndDine #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Chicago Italian BEEF @MagicCityHoagies
Monday, December 2nd — Tuesday, December 31st
Indulge in the ultimate Chicago Italian Beef experience at Magic City Hoagies this December, featuring tender roast beef, roasted sweet peppers, and spicy giardiniera. Available for pick-up or delivery, this mouthwatering hoagie is not to be missed! #HoagieHeaven #TasteMinot #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Mule Monday! @StarvingRooster
Monday, December 16th
Kick off your week with Mule Monday at The Starving Rooster in downtown Minot, where you can savor handcrafted $5 Moscow Mules all day long! Don’t miss out on this delicious deal happening on December 16th. #MuleMonday #CraftCocktails #SavorMinot
Monthly Features
More December Features! @OTV
Sunday, December 1st — Tuesday, December 31st
Celebrate the festive season at Off The Vine in Downtown Minot with their December feature drinks, including the refreshing Cranberry Pie Fizz and the indulgent Spiked Hot Cocoa, both available in non-alcoholic versions. Visit anytime this month to enjoy these delightful creations! #WineAndTapas #HolidaySips #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
Monday Madness! (Take Out Specials) @NiteTrain
Monday, December 16th
Don’t miss Monday Madness at Nite Train Pizza in South Minot on December 16th—grab a 16″ pizza for the price of a 12″ when you dine in or pick up! This deal is too good for delivery, so make sure to stop by and enjoy. #PizzaLovers #LocalEats #SavorMinot
