Today is Monday, August 19th. The sun will rise on the 61st day of summer, and the 232nd day of the year at 6:46 AM. We will see 14 hours 4 minutes of daylight before it sets at 8:50 PM.
Currently we have clear skies. The temperature is 59 degrees. The wind is 3 mph out of the Southeast. Today, we are expecting early thunderstorms followed by cloudy and warm conditions. The temperature will reach a high of 80°F with winds 10 mph out of the Southeast. There is a 20-25% chance of rain.
On This Day
On this day in 1909, the first automobile race was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, marking the start of a long tradition of motorsport events at one of the most famous racing circuits in the world.
Born & Died: Orville Wright, (Born, 1871) American aviation pioneer who co-invented the first successful airplane, Groucho Marx, (Died, 1977) Iconic American comedian and film star known for his quick wit and work with the Marx Brothers, Bill Clinton, (Born, 1946) 42nd President of the United States known for his economic policies and impeachment trial, Blaise Pascal, (Died, 1662) French mathematician, physicist, and inventor known for his contributions to probability theory and fluid mechanics, Coco Chanel, (Born, 1883) French fashion designer who founded the Chanel brand, Otto Frank, (Died, 1980) Father of Anne Frank and the only member of his family to survive the Holocaust, John Stamos, (Born, 1963) American actor known for his role as Uncle Jesse on “Full House,” Linus Pauling, (Died, 1994) American chemist and two-time Nobel Prize winner known for his work in quantum chemistry and peace activism, Matthew Perry, (Born, 1969) Canadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on “Friends”.
Today is: National Potato Day,National Aviation Day,International Bow Day,National Soft Ice Cream Day
Upcoming Fun!
Check out these happenings on the horizon:
- Community Rocks 2024 @CommunityRocks | Saturday, August 24th
- Festival on Main! @DowntownMinot | Saturday, September 14th
- Laila Noelle @BlueRider | Friday, September 20th
SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is comedian, actor, and writer Groucho Marx. Read and grade the results here.
Today’s Happenings!
Hot, New, Fresh
Not Your Father’s Root Beer Float @Capone’s
Sunday, August 18th — Saturday, August 24th
Cool off with Capone’s Birreria’s Not Your Father’s Root Beer Float, featuring a 5.9% abv twist and three scoops of vanilla. Available downtown from August 18th to 24th. #CraftBeer #SummerTreats #SavorMinot
Happy Hour
City Council Meeting BING(O) @BlueRider
Monday, August 19th
Join us at Blue Rider on Monday, August 19th for City Council Meeting BING(O) and enjoy free popcorn while you play for a chance to win a free drink! Stiff drinks, cold beer, and a fun twist on local politics await you in downtown Minot. #HappyHour #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Say Savor & Save
Say Savor Minot & Save! @BudgetMusic
Monday, August 19th — Friday, August 23rd
Head to Budget Music & Video in downtown Minot from August 19th to 23rd, say “Savor Minot,” and enjoy a 10% discount on a wide array of items including CDs, LPs, posters, and more! Don’t miss out on this special offer to save on all your favorite collectibles and unique finds. #ShopLocal #MinotDeals #SavorMinot
Happy Hour
Pull Tab Happy Hour! @BlueRider
Monday, August 19th — Wednesday, August 21st
Feeling lucky? Join us at Blue Rider in Downtown Minot for Pull Tab Happy Hour from August 19th to 21st and see if you can win a discount or free drink! #MinotEvents #DiveBarFun #SavorMinot
Happy Hour
Buy One Get One! (Well Drinks & Domestic Pours) @Arny’s
Monday, August 19th — Thursday, August 22nd
Enjoy a great deal at Arny’s 2.0 with their Buy One Get One offer on well drinks and domestic pours, Monday through Thursday before 6 PM. Don’t miss out on this downtown Minot happy hour! #HappyHour #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Make & Create
Craft Night! @BlueRider
Monday, August 19th
Join us for Craft Night at Blue Rider on Monday, August 19th! Bring your own project and connect with fellow crafters over drinks and free popcorn in downtown Minot. #CraftNight #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
Monday Madness! (Take Out Specials) @NiteTrain
Monday, August 19th
Don’t miss Monday Madness at Nite Train Pizza in South Minot! Enjoy a 16″ pizza for the price of a 12″ when you dine in or pick up on August 19th. #PizzaLovers #LocalEats #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Mule Monday! @StarvingRooster
Monday, August 19th
Get ready for Mule Monday at The Starving Rooster in downtown Minot on August 19th! Enjoy handcrafted $5 Moscow Mules all day long. #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
