Today is Wednesday, August 14th. The sun will rise on the 56th day of summer, and the 227th day of the year at 6:39 AM. We will see 14 hours 20 minutes of daylight before it sets at 8:59 PM.
Currently we have overcast skies with mild conditions. The temperature is 63 degrees. The wind is 5 mph out of the East. Today, we are expecting thundershowers, overcast skies, and warm temperatures. The temperature will reach a high of 79°F with winds 10-15 mph out of the North. There is a 45% chance of rain.
On This Day
On this day in 1848, the Oregon Territory was established by the United States, encompassing present-day Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and parts of Montana and Wyoming, marking a significant expansion of U.S. territory on the Pacific Coast.
Born & Died: Steve Martin, (Born, 1945) American comedian, actor, and writer known for films like “The Jerk” and “Father of the Bride,” Enzo Ferrari, (Died, 1988) Italian founder of the Ferrari automobile marque, Halle Berry, (Born, 1966) Academy Award-winning American actress known for roles in “Monster’s Ball” and “X-Men,” Bertolt Brecht, (Died, 1956) German playwright and poet known for works like “The Threepenny Opera,” Magic Johnson, (Born, 1959) American former professional basketball player and Hall of Famer known for his career with the Los Angeles Lakers, William Randolph Hearst, (Died, 1951) American newspaper publisher and media magnate, Mila Kunis, (Born, 1983) American actress known for her roles in “That ’70s Show” and “Black Swan,” Gary Larson, (Born, 1950) American cartoonist known for creating “The Far Side”.
Today is: National Creamsicle Day,National Navajo Code Talkers Day
Upcoming Fun!
Check out these happenings on the horizon:
- Jason Groce @BlueRider | Friday, August 16th
- Second (breakFEST)/BookFEST 2024 @PrairieSkyBreads | Friday, August 30th — Saturday, August 31st
- BurliMOT 2024 @RunWithHeart | Saturday, October 5th
SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is the original ‘Jerk’ Navin Johnson. 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
Weekly Features
Lunch Specials in Surrey! @BigDogSaloon
Monday, August 12th — Friday, August 16th
Join us at Big Dog Saloon in Surrey for mouthwatering lunch specials all week long, from juicy hamburgers to country fried steak! Enjoy a friendly small-town vibe and discover our secret menu item. #SurreyEats #PubGrub #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
Let’s Celebrate!
Squadron of the Month! @BlueRider
Wednesday, August 14th — Saturday, August 17th
Raise a glass to the 740th Missile Squadron at Blue Rider’s Squadron of the Month celebration from August 14th to 17th! Enjoy a free drink and some free popcorn as we honor our local heroes in downtown Minot’s best dive bar. #SquadronOfTheMonth #SupportOurTroops #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
35th Great Tomato Festival | The Grand Finale! @GreatTomatoFestival
Wednesday, August 14th
Join us for a night to remember at the 35th and FINAL Great Tomato Festival on Wednesday, August 14th in Minot! Enjoy live music, a silent auction, and gourmet delights while supporting local non-profits like the Taube Museum of Art and the Minot Symphony Orchestra. #GreatTomatoFestival #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
Watch Battery Wednesdays @RicksJewelry
Wednesday, August 14th
Give your watch the care it deserves with Watch Battery Wednesdays at Rick’s Jewelry in downtown Minot! Mention “SavorMinot” at checkout every Wednesday to save $2 on your battery replacement. #WatchCare #ShopLocal #SavorMinot
Today’s Features
Wednesdays are For Wine @Capone’s
Wednesday, August 14th
🍷 Celebrate midweek with a glass of your favorite wine at Capone’s Birreria this Wednesday, August 14th, in downtown Minot. Enjoy special savings and a cozy atmosphere that will make you want to return every week! #WineWednesday #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Wednesday: The Toughest Trivia in Minot @BlueRider
Wednesday, August 14th
Get ready for Minot’s toughest trivia night at Blue Rider this Wednesday, August 14th! Join us downtown at 7 PM for stiff drinks, free popcorn, and a chance to earn Blue Rider respect with your creative team names. 🍻🧠 #TriviaNight #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
Threads, Folds, & Rabbit Holes by Kristy Deetz @TaubeMuseum
Friday, July 26th — Friday, August 30th
Discover the intricate beauty of Kristy Deetz’s “Threads, Folds, & Rabbit Holes” exhibition at the Taube Museum of Art in downtown Minot, from July 26th to August 30th. Dive into a world where hand-painted illusions meet the complex threads of industrial jacquard weavings. #ArtExhibition #MinotEvents #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
Weekly Features
Truckstop Lunch Specials! @SchatzCrossroads
Monday, August 12th — Saturday, August 17th
Don’t miss out on Schatz Crossroads’ Truckstop Lunch Specials this week! Enjoy two delicious specials daily starting at 11:00 am until they’re gone. #TruckstopLunch #MinotFoodies #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
Act Three: Today’s Matinee by Kathleen Herlihy Paoli @TaubeMuseum
Friday, July 26th — Friday, August 30th
Discover the evocative oil paintings of Kathleen Herlihy Paoli at the Taube Museum of Art’s latest exhibition, “Act Three: Today’s Matinee,” running from July 26th to August 30th. Explore powerful themes like politics, the environment, and more through her unique stage-set series in downtown Minot.
#ArtExhibition #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
Polymer Skies by Debbie Kauffman @TaubeMuseum
Friday, July 26th — Friday, August 30th
Experience the thought-provoking “Polymer Skies” by Debbie Kauffman at the Taube Museum of Art, a stunning exhibition that reveals the hidden impact of single-use plastics on our environment. Visit downtown Minot from July 26th to August 30th to see how art can open our eyes to the beauty and fragility of our home.
#ArtForChange #EcoAwareness #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
Weekly Features
Souped Up Specials! @SchatzCrossroads
Monday, August 12th — Sunday, August 18th
Warm up your week with Schatz Crossroads’ Souped Up Specials! Enjoy a different hearty soup every day from August 12th to 18th at South Minot’s favorite truck stop. 🍲 #SoupSeason #ComfortFood #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Blue & White Grilled Cheese (and other Features) @PrairieSkyBreads
Wednesday, August 14th — Sunday, August 18th
Indulge in Prairie Sky Breads’ Blue & White Grilled Cheese, featuring a delightful blend of caramelized onion, cream cheese, blue cheese, and provolone on PSB bread. Visit Downtown Minot from August 14th to 18th to enjoy this and other weekly features. #MinotEats #LocalFlavors #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
