Today is Friday, August 16th. The sun will rise on the 58th day of summer, and the 229th day of the year at 6:41 AM. We will see 14 hours 14 minutes of daylight before it sets at 8:55 PM.
Currently we have foggy and mild weather. The temperature is 62 degrees. The wind is 11 mph out of the Northwest. Today, we are expecting scattered clouds and pleasantly warm weather. The temperature will reach a high of 79°F with winds 5-10 mph out of the East.
On This Day
On this day in 1819, the Peterloo Massacre took place in Manchester, England, when cavalry charged into a crowd of around 60,000 people who were gathered to demand political reform, resulting in multiple deaths and hundreds of injuries.
Born & Died: Madonna, (Born, 1958) Iconic American singer, songwriter, and actress known as the “Queen of Pop,” Elvis Presley, (Died, 1977) Legendary American singer and actor known as the “King of Rock and Roll,” James Cameron, (Born, 1954) Canadian filmmaker known for directing “Titanic” and “Avatar,” Babe Ruth, (Died, 1948) Legendary American baseball player known for his home run records, Steve Carell, (Born, 1962) American actor and comedian known for his role in “The Office,” Aretha Franklin, (Died, 2018) American singer known as the “Queen of Soul,” Kathie Lee Gifford, (Born, 1953) American television host, singer, and actress known for her work on “Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee,” T.E. Lawrence, (Born, 1888) British archaeologist and army officer known as “Lawrence of Arabia.”
Today is: National Rum Day,National Airborne Day,Congressional Startup Day,National Roller Coaster Day,National Tell A Joke Day
Upcoming Fun!
Check out these happenings on the horizon:
- Beer Olympics at Atypical Brewery! @Atypical | Saturday, August 17th
- Drew Hanson & Rick Watson @BlueRider | Thursday, August 22nd
- La Bohème @WesternPlainsOpera | Friday, September 6th — Saturday, September 7th
SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is author Jack London. Read and grade the results here.
Today’s Happenings!
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
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
Special Events & Fundraisers
Beers for the Badlands! @BadlandsConservation
Friday, August 16th
Raise a glass for conservation! Join Badlands Conservation Alliance at Atypical in downtown Minot on Friday, August 16th from 4–8 p.m. to enjoy a honey sumac saison, with $1 from each can sold supporting the BCA. #BeersForTheBadlands #SupportLocal #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
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
Live Music!
Jason Groce @BlueRider
Friday, August 16th
🎶 Don’t miss Jason Groce live at Blue Rider this Friday, August 16th! Enjoy his unique tunes, stiff drinks, and free popcorn in downtown Minot! 🎤🍿 #LiveMusicMinot #BlueRiderVibes #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
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
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
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
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
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
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
