Today is Monday, June 17th. The sun will rise on the 90th day of spring, and the 169th day of the year at 5:43 AM. We will see 16 hours 5 minutes of daylight before it sets at 9:48 PM.
Currently we have clear, cool weather. The temperature is 46 degrees. The wind is 0 mph out of the North. Today, we are expecting rain, overcast skies, and mild temperatures. The temperature will reach a high of 56°F with winds 10 mph out of the North. There is a 100% chance of rain.
On This Day
On this day in 1885, the majestic Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France, arrived in New York Harbor in 350 individual pieces, ready to be assembled and to stand as an enduring emblem of freedom, hope, and friendship between nations.
Born & Died: Newt Gingrich, (Born, 1943) American politician and author who served as the 50th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Barry Manilow, (Born, 1943) Iconic American singer-songwriter known for hits like “Mandy” and “Copacabana,” Gregory Peck, (Born, 1916) American actor celebrated for his role in “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Igor Stravinsky, (Died, 1971) Russian-American composer renowned for his groundbreaking works such as “The Rite of Spring,” Ralph Bellamy, (Born, 1904) American actor known for his roles in “His Girl Friday” and “Trading Places,” M.C. Escher, (Born, 1898) Dutch graphic artist famous for his mathematically inspired artworks such as “Relativity” and “Drawing Hands,” Rodney King, (Died, 2012) American construction worker whose beating by police in 1991 led to the Los Angeles riots when the officers were acquitted.
Today is: National Cherry Tart Day,World Croc Day,National Mascot Day,World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought,National Root Beer Day,National Eat Your Vegetables Day,National Apple Strudel Day,International Surfing Day,Global Garbage Man Day
Upcoming Fun!
Check out these happenings on the horizon:
- Paper Dolls @TaubeMuseum | Thursday, June 20th
- Wing It Wednesday! @YourSix | Wednesday, June 19th
- NDSF Run the Route 5K @RunWithHeart | Saturday, July 20th
SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is animated outlaw Yosemite Sam. Read and grade the results here.
Today’s Happenings!
Timely News
Featured Minot News & Commentary @TheMinotVoice
Friday, June 14th — Thursday, June 20th
Stay in the loop with Minot’s latest news and commentary from TheMinotVoice.com, featured daily on SavorMinot! From June 14th to June 20th, catch up on the most recent updates that #MakeMinot a vibrant community.
#MinotNews #LocalUpdates #SavorMinot
Make & Create
Craft Night! @BlueRider
Monday, June 17th
Unleash your creativity at Blue Rider’s Craft Night on Monday, June 17th! Bring your favorite craft project and enjoy a night of drinks, free popcorn, and artistic camaraderie in downtown Minot.
#CraftNight #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
Pulltab Happy Hour & Beat the Bartender! @BlueRider
Monday, June 17th
Get ready to kick off your week with Pulltab Happy Hour from 4-6 PM and test your luck against the bartender from 9 PM till close at Blue Rider this Monday, June 17th! Enjoy stiff drinks, free popcorn, and a chance to win free drinks in Downtown Minot.
#DiveBarFun #HappyHour #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
Monday Madness! (Take Out Specials) @NiteTrain
Monday, June 17th
🍕 Get ready for Monday Madness at Nite Train Pizza in South Minot! Enjoy a 16″ pizza for the price of a 12″ pizza on June 17th—dine-in or takeout only!
#PizzaLovers #LocalEats #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Mule Monday! @StarvingRooster
Monday, June 17th
Sip into the week with Mule Monday at The Starving Rooster in downtown Minot! Enjoy handcrafted $5 Moscow Mules all day on June 17th—your taste buds will thank you!
#MuleMonday #CraftCocktails #SavorMinot
Hot, New, Fresh
New N.A. Option! @OTV
Thursday, June 13th — Thursday, June 20th
Discover the perfect summer refreshment at Off The Vine in downtown Minot! From June 13th to June 20th, enjoy the new Lemon Radler from Athletic Brewing Co. and other exciting June drink specials. 🍋✨ #NonAlcoholic #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Monthly Features
June’s Featured Drinks! @OTV
Saturday, June 1st — Sunday, June 30th
Sip into summer with June’s featured drinks at Off The Vine in downtown Minot! Enjoy a refreshing Summer Kalimotxo and a delightful Peach Cider Sparkler, perfect for those warm June days. #WineAndDine #SummerSips #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
Say Savor & Save
Say Savor Minot & Save! @BudgetMusic
Monday, June 17th — Friday, June 21st
🎶🎥 Discover hidden gems at Budget Music & Video in downtown Minot! From June 17th to 21st, say “Savor Minot” and enjoy a 10% discount on an eclectic mix of music, movies, posters, jewelry, and more! #ShopLocal #MusicLovers #SavorMinot
Monthly Features
June’s Hoagie of the Month | The Picnic @MagicCityHoagies
Saturday, June 1st — Sunday, June 30th
Kick off summer with a bite of June’s Hoagie of the Month at Magic City Hoagies! Dive into “The Picnic” – a delicious blend of tangy summer sausage, American cheese, and fresh veggies, topped with crispy potato chips, available all month long in Downtown Minot. #HoagieHeaven #FreshEats #SavorMinot
Happy Hour
Buy One Get One! (Well Drinks & Domestic Pours) @Arny’s
Monday, June 17th — Thursday, June 20th
Cheers to double the fun at Arny’s 2.0! Enjoy a Buy One Get One deal on well drinks and domestic pours during Happy Hour, Monday through Thursday before 6 PM. 🍻 #DowntownMinot #HappyHour #SavorMinot
