Today is Sunday, August 25th. The sun will rise on the 67th day of summer, and the 238th day of the year at 6:54 AM. We will see 13 hours 44 minutes of daylight before it sets at 8:38 PM.
Currently we have fog. The temperature is 70 degrees. The wind is 6 mph out of the North. Today, we are expecting mostly cloudy weather. The temperature will reach a high of 86°F with winds 10-15 mph out of the Northwest. There is a 5-10% chance of rain.
On This Day
On this day in 1835, the New York Sun published the first of the “Great Moon Hoax” articles, claiming the discovery of life and civilization on the Moon. The entertaining series of articles captivated readers but was later revealed to be a satirical fabrication.
Born & Died: Sean Connery, (Born, 1930) Scottish actor famous for his role as James Bond, Neil Armstrong, (Died, 2012) American astronaut and the first person to walk on the moon, Blake Lively, (Born, 1987) American actress known for her role in “Gossip Girl,” Truman Capote, (Died, 1984) American author known for “In Cold Blood” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” Tim Burton, (Born, 1958) American filmmaker known for his gothic fantasy and horror films, Aaliyah, (Died, 2001) American singer and actress who died in a plane crash, Leonard Bernstein, (Born, 1918) American composer and conductor known for “West Side Story,” Frederick Forsyth, (Born, 1938) British author best known for his thriller novels like “The Day of the Jackal,” Althea Gibson, (Born, 1927) American tennis player and the first African American to win a Grand Slam title, Friedrich Nietzsche, (Died, 1900) German philosopher known for his works on existentialism and nihilism.
Today is: National Secondhand Wardrobe Day,National Banana Split Day,National Kiss And Make Up Day,National Whiskey Sour Day,National Park Service Founders Day
Upcoming Fun!
Check out these happenings on the horizon:
- Lantern Hike (Evening Hike Series) @FortStevenson | Saturday, August 31st
- LeeWok Adventure Race @RunWithHeart | Saturday, September 7th
- Festival on Main! @DowntownMinot | Saturday, September 14th
SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is Tim Burton’s anti-hero Beetlejuice. Read and grade the results here.
Today’s Happenings!
Weekly Features
Chicken Caprese (Weekend Pizza Feature) @PrairieSkyBreads
Saturday, August 24th — Sunday, August 25th
Indulge in Prairie Sky Breads’ Chicken Caprese Pizza this weekend! Enjoy fresh mozzarella, basil, tomatoes, chicken, and a balsamic reduction on our signature crust, available only on Saturday and Sunday. #PizzaLovers #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
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
Taste & Experience
Brunch! @Arny’s
Saturday, August 24th — Sunday, August 25th
Join us at Arny’s 2.0 this weekend for a delicious brunch experience with mimosas in Downtown Minot! Whether you’re an early riser or a late-night reveler, we’ve got your Saturday and Sunday mornings covered. #BrunchVibes #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Today’s Features
Sweetly Sour Sundays! @Atypical
Sunday, August 25th
Join us for Sweetly Sour Sundays at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on August 25th! Enjoy $1 off all sour beers while soaking in live music and savoring food truck delights. #CraftBeerLovers #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
