Today is Monday, August 12th. The sun will rise on the 54th day of summer, and the 225th day of the year at 6:36 AM. We will see 14 hours 26 minutes of daylight before it sets at 9:02 PM.
Currently we have clear, cool skies. The temperature is 50 degrees. The wind is 3 mph out of the North. Today, we are expecting showers late and afternoon clouds with hot temperatures. The temperature will reach a high of 85°F with winds 15-20 mph out of the Southeast. There is a 50% chance of rain.
On This Day
On this day in 30 BC, Cleopatra VII, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, is believed to have committed suicide, according to a popular historical account, marking the end of Hellenistic rule and the beginning of Roman control over Egypt.
Born & Died: Cecil B. DeMille, (Born, 1881) Influential American film director and producer known for epic films like “The Ten Commandments,” Ian Fleming, (Died, 1964) British author and creator of the James Bond series, Erwin Schrödinger, (Born, 1887) Austrian physicist known for his contributions to quantum mechanics and the Schrödinger equation, Thomas Mann, (Died, 1955) German novelist and Nobel Prize laureate known for works like “Death in Venice” and “The Magic Mountain,” Pete Sampras, (Born, 1971) American former professional tennis player who won 14 Grand Slam singles titles, Jean-Michel Basquiat, (Died, 1988) American artist known for his graffiti-inspired paintings and contributions to the Neo-Expressionist movement, Edith Hamilton, (Born, 1867) American educator and author best known for her books on ancient mythology.
Today is: National Julienne Fries Day,National Middle Child Day,National Vinyl Record Day
Upcoming Fun!
Check out these happenings on the horizon:
- 35th Great Tomato Festival | The Grand Finale! @GreatTomatoFestival | Wednesday, August 14th
- Lantern Hike (Evening Hike Series) @FortStevenson | Saturday, August 31st
- LeeWok Adventure Race @RunWithHeart | Saturday, September 7th
SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt Cleopatra . Read and grade the results here.
Today’s Happenings!
Say Savor & Save
Say Savor Minot & Save! @BudgetMusic
Monday, August 12th — Friday, August 16th
🎶✨ Say “Savor Minot” at Budget Music & Video from August 12th-16th and enjoy a 10% discount on everything from CDs and LPs to unique jewelry and Gunpla model kits! Don’t miss out on this sweet deal in downtown Minot! #ShopLocal #MusicLovers #SavorMinot
Happy Hour
Buy One Get One! (Well Drinks & Domestic Pours) @Arny’s
Monday, August 12th — Thursday, August 15th
🍹 Cheers to unbeatable deals at Arny’s 2.0! Enjoy a Buy One Get One offer on well drinks and domestic pours during Happy Hour, Monday through Thursday, before 6 PM. 🍻 #HappyHourMinot #DowntownVibes #SavorMinot
Happy Hour
Pull Tab Happy Hour! @BlueRider
Monday, August 12th — Wednesday, August 14th
Feeling lucky? Join us at Blue Rider for Pull Tab Happy Hour from August 12th-14th and you could win a discount or free drink at North Dakota’s best dive bar! 🍻 #DiveBarVibes #HappyHourFun #SavorMinot
Make & Create
Craft Night! @BlueRider
Monday, August 12th
Unleash your creativity at Blue Rider’s Craft Night on Monday, August 12th! Bring your favorite project and enjoy a night of crafting, drinks, and free popcorn in the heart of downtown Minot. #CraftNight #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
Monday Madness! (Take Out Specials) @NiteTrain
Monday, August 12th
🍕 Get ready for Monday Madness at Nite Train Pizza in South Minot! Enjoy a 16″ pizza for the price of a 12″—dine-in or pick-up only on August 12th! #PizzaLovers #MondayMadness #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Mule Monday! @StarvingRooster
Monday, August 12th
Kick off your week with a refreshing twist at The Starving Rooster’s Mule Monday! Enjoy handcrafted Moscow Mules for just $5 all day long in downtown Minot on August 12th. 🍹✨ #MuleMonday #DrinkLocal #SavorMinot
Kids & Families
Summer FUN & Ice Cream Dreams @MagicCitySweets
Saturday, June 1st — Saturday, August 31st
🍦 Dive into summer with a scoop of fun at Magic City Sweets! From June 1st to August 31st, enjoy free arcade games, crazy toppings, and the coolest ice cream social in downtown Minot. 🌞 #IceCreamDreams #FamilyFun #SavorMinot
Monthly Features
Demon Pork BBQ (Our Hoagie of the Month!) @MagicCityHoagies
Thursday, August 1st — Saturday, August 31st
Get ready to savor summer with Magic City Hoagies’ Demon Pork BBQ, our mouthwatering Hoagie of the Month! Enjoy tender pork with Carolina Chaos Mustard BBQ Sauce, cheddar cheese, coleslaw, crispy onions, and pickles on a toasted sweet Hawaiian roll all through August. #HoagieHeaven #BBQLovers #SavorMinot
