Today is Wednesday, August 21st. The sun will rise on the 63rd day of summer, and the 234th day of the year at 6:48 AM. We will see 13 hours 58 minutes of daylight before it sets at 8:46 PM.
Currently we have passing clouds. Mild. The temperature is 62 degrees. The wind is 8 mph out of the Southeast. Today, we are expecting mostly cloudy conditions early, becoming mostly sunny with a chance of evening storms. The temperature will reach a high of 85°F with winds 10-15 mph out of the Southeast. There is a 20% chance of rain.
On This Day
On this day in 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris by an Italian employee, Vincenzo Peruggia. The painting was recovered two years later and returned to the museum, further cementing its status as one of the most famous artworks in the world.
On this day in 1959, Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States, marking the official consolidation of the Hawaiian Islands into the U.S. and celebrating the diverse, multicultural heritage of the islands.
Born & Died:
Today is: National Senior Citizens Day,National Spumoni Day,Brazilian Blowout Day
Upcoming Fun!
Check out these happenings on the horizon:
- Luke Hendrickson @BlueRider | Thursday, August 22nd
- Community Rocks 2024 @CommunityRocks | Saturday, August 24th
- No Cure for Being Human with Kate Bowler (Community Live-Stream) @HumanitiesND | Thursday, October 10th
SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is Star Trek’s android “Pinocchio” from The Next Generation cast Data played by Brent Spinner. Read and grade the results here.
Today’s Happenings!
Weekly Features
It’s Brie-Licious (and other Features) @PrairieSkyBreads
Wednesday, August 21st — Sunday, August 25th
Indulge in the Brie-Licious Turkey Melt at Prairie Sky Breads this week, featuring turkey, brie, granny smith apple slices, and dijon mustard on PSB bread. Don’t miss out on this and other delicious weekly features in downtown Minot from August 21st to 25th.
#MinotEats #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
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
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
Play & Participate
Wednesday: The Toughest Trivia in Minot @BlueRider
Wednesday, August 21st
Get ready for Minot’s toughest trivia night at Blue Rider on Wednesday, August 21st! Enjoy stiff drinks, free popcorn, and a chance to win free drinks with creative team names starting at 7 PM. #TriviaNight #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
Watch Battery Wednesdays @RicksJewelry
Wednesday, August 21st
Get your watch ticking again with Rick’s Jewelry’s Watch Battery Wednesdays! Visit downtown Minot every Wednesday for a battery replacement and save $2 by mentioning “SavorMinot” at checkout. #WatchBatteryWednesdays #SupportLocal #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
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
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
