Today is Thursday, July 4th. The sun will rise on the 15th day of summer, and the 186th day of the year at 5:51 AM. We will see 15 hours 56 minutes of daylight before it sets at 9:47 PM.
Currently we have sunny, cool weather. The temperature is 59 degrees. The wind is 8 mph out of the West. Today, we are expecting isolated thunderstorms late with mostly cloudy and warm conditions. The temperature will reach a high of 78°F with winds 5 mph out of the North. There is a 20-25% chance of rain.
On This Day
On this day in 1826, former Presidents John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died within hours of each other, on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, a poignant coincidence that underscored their monumental contributions to the nation.
Born & Died: homas Jefferson, (Died, 1826) Third President of the United States and principal author of the Declaration of Independence, Calvin Coolidge, (Born, 1872) 30th President of the United States known for his laissez-faire governance style, John Adams, (Died, 1826) Second President of the United States and a Founding Father, Stephen Foster, (Born, 1826) Renowned American songwriter known as the “father of American music,” Nathaniel Hawthorne, (Died, 1864) Prominent American novelist and short story writer, Marie Curie, (Born, 1867) Pioneering physicist and chemist who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, Ann Landers, (Died, 2002) Famous American advice columnist known for her long-running “Ask Ann Landers” column, Barry White, (Born, 1944) American singer-songwriter known for his deep voice and romantic songs, Murray Bookchin, (Died, 2006) American social theorist and pioneer in the ecology movement.
Today is: Alice In Wonderland Day,National Caesar Salad Day,Independence Day,National Barbecued Spareribs Day
Upcoming Fun!
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SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is the most patriotic American Uncle Sam. Read and grade the results here.
Today’s Happenings!
Today’s Features
Nacho Average Thursday @BlueRider
Thursday, July 4th
Spice up your Thursday at Blue Rider with their new Nacho Average Thursday event! Dive into delicious nachos, stiff drinks, and free popcorn starting at 4 PM in downtown Minot. #NachoAverageThursday #BlueRiderFun #SavorMinot
Happy Hour
Buy One Get One! (Well Drinks & Domestic Pours) @Arny’s
Monday, July 1st — Thursday, July 4th
Get ready for unbeatable Happy Hour deals at Arny’s 2.0 in Downtown Minot! From July 1st to July 4th, enjoy a buy one, get one free offer on well drinks and domestic pours before 6 PM. #HappyHour #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
Festival in the Park! @MinotParks
Thursday, July 4th
Join us at Oak Park on July 4th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm for Minot Parks’ annual Fourth of July Festival, featuring live music and local food vendors! Celebrate the Red, White, and Blue with a day full of fun and festivities for the whole family—free to attend!
#FourthOfJuly #MinotParks #SavorMinot
Monthly Features
July’s Featured Drinks! @OTV
Monday, July 1st — Wednesday, July 31st
🍷🍹 Sip into July with Off The Vine’s refreshing new monthly cocktails! From a fruity Peach and Orange Sangria to a tropical Java Colada, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in downtown Minot. 🌞🍑 #DrinkLocal #SummerSips #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Souped Up Specials! @SchatzCrossroads
Monday, July 1st — Sunday, July 7th
Warm up your week with “Souped Up Specials” at Schatz Crossroads in South Minot! Enjoy a different hearty soup every day from Monday, July 1st to Sunday, July 7th. 🍲 #SoupSeason #ComfortFood #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
It’s Brie-Licious (and other Features) @PrairieSkyBreads
Wednesday, July 3rd — Sunday, July 7th
Indulge in the Brie-Licious sandwich at Prairie Sky Breads this week! Swing by downtown Minot from July 3rd to the 7th for this scrumptious delight and more weekly features. #BrieLicious #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
Magic City Fourth of July & Fireworks Show! @MinotFireworks
Thursday, July 4th
Get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July in style with Minot’s biggest event of the summer! Join the Minot Fireworks Association for a full day of parades, live music, family fun, and North Dakota’s largest choreographed fireworks show synced to 90.1 FM! 🎆🇺🇸 #MagicCityFourth #FireworksFun #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
Taste & Experience
The Jalapeño PoPPer 🌶 (July’s Featured Hoagie!) @MagicCityHoagies
Monday, July 1st — Wednesday, July 31st
🔥 Spice up your summer with Magic City Hoagies’ July Hoagie of the Month – The Jalapeño PoPPer! 🌶 Featuring chicken breast, jalapeño cream cheese, crispy bacon, crunchy jalapeños, ranch, and parmesan crumbs, this sandwich is a flavor explosion you won’t want to miss! #HoagieHeaven #TasteTheMagic #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Truckstop Lunch Specials! @SchatzCrossroads
Monday, July 1st — Saturday, July 6th
Get ready for mouthwatering lunch specials at Schatz Crossroads from July 1st to July 6th! Swing by at 11:00 am and enjoy two daily specials before they’re gone. #SchatzComfortFood #MinotEats #LocalFlavor #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Thursday Farmers Market @MinotFarmersMarket
Thursday, July 4th
Discover the freshest local produce and handmade goods at the Minot Farmers Market every Thursday from 9am to 12pm in Oak Park! Join us on July 4th to support local farmers, makers, and bakers while enjoying the vibrant community atmosphere. #FarmToTable #SupportLocal #SavorMinot
Say Savor & Save
Say Savor Minot & Save! @BudgetMusic
Monday, July 1st — Friday, July 5th
🎶🎥 Say “Savor Minot” at Budget Music & Video from July 1st to July 5th and score 10% off your entire purchase! Discover a treasure trove of CDs, LPs, posters, jewelry, and more in downtown Minot. #ShopLocal #MusicLovers #SavorMinot
