Today is Monday, August 5th. The sun will rise on the 47th day of summer, and the 218th day of the year at 6:26 AM. We will see 14 hours 48 minutes of daylight before it sets at 9:14 PM.
Currently we have overcast, cool weather. The temperature is 56 degrees. The wind is 10 mph out of the North. Today, we are expecting showers late with mostly cloudy and warm conditions. The temperature will reach a high of 76°F with winds 10 mph out of the South. There is a 45-50% chance of rain.
On This Day
On this day in 1914, the first electric traffic signal was installed in Cleveland, Ohio, marking a significant development in the history of transportation and urban planning.
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 Underwear Day,National Work Like A Dog Day,National Oyster Day
Upcoming Fun!
Check out these happenings on the horizon:
- Sammy QaDan @BlueRider | Wednesday, August 7th
- LeeWok Adventure Race @RunWithHeart | Saturday, September 7th
- Festival on Main! @DowntownMinot | Saturday, September 14th
SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is Legendary hockey coach Herb Brooks. Read and grade the results here.
Today’s Happenings!
Make & Create
Craft Night! @BlueRider
Monday, August 5th
Get your creative juices flowing at Blue Rider’s Craft Night! Join us every Monday starting August 5th for a fun-filled evening of crafting, drinks, and free popcorn in downtown Minot. 🎨🍻 #CraftNight #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
Monday Madness! (Take Out Specials) @NiteTrain
Monday, August 5th
🍕 Craving pizza? Head to Nite Train Pizza in South Minot this Monday, August 5th, for an unbeatable deal: get a 16″ pizza for the price of a 12″! Dine in or pick up only. #PizzaLovers #MondayMadness #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Mule Monday! @StarvingRooster
Monday, August 5th
Kick off your week with a refreshing twist at The Starving Rooster’s Mule Monday! Enjoy handcrafted $5 Moscow Mules all day long in downtown Minot on Monday, August 5th.
#MuleMonday #DrinkLocal #SavorMinot
Say Savor & Save
Say Savor Minot & Save! @BudgetMusic
Monday, August 5th — Friday, August 9th
🎶🎥 Unlock 10% savings at Budget Music & Video by simply saying “Savor Minot” from August 5th to 9th! Dive into a treasure trove of music, movies, posters, and unique collectibles in downtown Minot. #ShopLocal #MusicLovers #SavorMinot
Happy Hour
Buy One Get One! (Well Drinks & Domestic Pours) @Arny’s
Monday, August 5th — Thursday, August 8th
Cheers to double the fun at Arny’s 2.0! Enjoy a buy one, get one free deal on well drinks and domestic pours during Happy Hour, Monday through Thursday before 6 PM. 🍻🥂 #DowntownMinot #HappyHour #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
