Today is Sunday, August 4th. The sun will rise on the 46th day of summer, and the 217th day of the year at 6:25 AM. We will see 14 hours 50 minutes of daylight before it sets at 9:15 PM.
Currently we have clear, cool skies. The temperature is 58 degrees. The wind is 8 mph out of the East. Today, we are expecting rain showers and cloudy skies with mild temperatures. The temperature will reach a high of 66°F with winds 10 mph out of the South. There is a 60-65% chance of rain.
On This Day
On this day in 1944, Anne Frank and her family were discovered and arrested by the Gestapo in Amsterdam, leading to their deportation to concentration camps and the subsequent publication of her now-famous diary, which highlighted the horrors of the Holocaust.
Born & Died: Neil Armstrong, (Born, 1930) First person to set foot on the moon, Marilyn Monroe, (Died, 1962) Iconic American actress and cultural icon known for films like “Some Like It Hot,” Richard Burton, (Died, 1984) Renowned Welsh actor known for his Shakespearean roles and films like “Cleopatra,” Alec Guinness, (Died, 2000) Acclaimed English actor known for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in “Star Wars,” Herb Brooks, (Born, 1937) American hockey player and coach famous for leading the 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory in the “Miracle on Ice,” John Huston, (Born, 1906) Celebrated American film director, screenwriter, and actor known for classics like “The Maltese Falcon,” Adam Yauch, (Born, 1964) Founding member of the hip-hop group Beastie Boys, Pete Burns, (Born, 1959) British singer for the new wave band Dead or Alive, Sammi Smith, (Born, 1943) U.S. country singer famous for her crossover hit “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” Robert Taylor, (Born, 1911) Popular leading man of Hollywood’s golden age known for his roles in films like “Waterloo Bridge” and “Ivanhoe.”
Today is: National Sisters Day,National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day,National Friendship Day,National Coast Guard Day,American Family Day
Upcoming Fun!
Check out these happenings on the horizon:
- 35th Great Tomato Festival | The Grand Finale! @GreatTomatoFestival | Wednesday, August 14th
- St. Patrick Swayze Day @BlueRider | Saturday, August 17th
- Picklicious 2024! @MinotFarmersMarket | Tuesday, September 17th
SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Read and grade the results here.
Today’s Happenings!
Weekly Features
The Pep Ranch (Weekend Pizza Feature) @PrairieSkyBreads
Saturday, August 3rd — Sunday, August 4th
Indulge in the ultimate weekend treat with Prairie Sky Breads’ Pep Ranch pizza, available exclusively this Saturday and Sunday in downtown Minot. Featuring double pepperoni and a unique pepperoni ranch topping, this is a must-try for all pizza lovers!
#WeekendEats #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
The Caprese Melt (and other Features) @PrairieSkyBreads
Wednesday, July 31st — Sunday, August 4th
Indulge in Prairie Sky Breads’ mouthwatering Caprese Melt, featuring fresh basil pesto and gooey mozzarella, available downtown from July 31st to August 4th. Don’t miss out on this week’s delicious lineup, including our signature PSB House Salad!
#DowntownMinot #LocalEats #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Brunch! @Arny’s
Saturday, August 3rd — Sunday, August 4th
Get ready for the ultimate brunch experience at Arny’s 2.0 this weekend! Join us downtown on August 3rd and 4th for delicious food, refreshing mimosas, and all the good vibes. 🥂🍳 #BrunchVibes #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Today’s Features
Sweetly Sour Sundays! @Atypical
Sunday, August 4th
🍻🎶 Join us for Sweetly Sour Sundays at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in Downtown Minot on August 4th! Enjoy $1 off every sour tap, can, and bottle while grooving to live music and savoring delicious bites from local food trucks.
#CraftBeerLovers #SundayFunday #SavorMinot
Learning & Listening
𝐁𝐨𝐮𝐣𝐢𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 w/ Midwest Murder at Atypical Brewery! @Atypical
Sunday, August 4th
Join us for a unique blend of true crime and tasty brews at Atypical Brewery’s Boujie Beery Brunch on Sunday, August 4th, as Midwest Murder records their 100th episode live! Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event in downtown Minot featuring award-winning beers, live music, and delicious food trucks.
#TrueCrimeAndBrews #MidwestMurder100 #SavorMinot
