Today is Wednesday, June 19th. The sun will rise on the 92nd day of spring, and the 171st day of the year at 5:44 AM. We will see 16 hours 5 minutes of daylight before it sets at 9:49 PM.
Currently we have sunny, quite cool weather. The temperature is 43 degrees. The wind is 8 mph out of the West. Today, we are expecting sprinkles early, followed by partly cloudy and warm weather. The temperature will reach a high of 74°F with winds 10 mph out of the Southeast. There is a 40-45% chance of rain.
On This Day
On this day in 1910, the first Father’s Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington, honoring fathers and their role in families. The idea was inspired by Sonora Smart Dodd, who wanted to express gratitude to her father for raising her and her siblings as a single parent.
Born & Died: Lou Gehrig, (Born, 1903) Legendary American baseball player known for his durability and association with the New York Yankees, Blaise Pascal, (Died, 1662) French mathematician, physicist, and inventor noted for his contributions to natural and applied sciences, Moe Howard, (Born, 1897) American actor and comedian best known as the leader of the Three Stooges, J. D. Salinger, (Died, 2010) Influential American author known for his novel “The Catcher in the Rye,” Salman Rushdie, (Born, 1947) British-Indian author famous for his controversial novel “The Satanic Verses”, Paula Abdul, (Born, 1962) American singer, songwriter, and choreographer famous for her music career and role as a judge on “American Idol,” Kathleen Turner, (Born, 1954) American actress known for her roles in “Romancing the Stone” and “War of the Roses.”
Today is: World Sauntering Day,Juneteenth,World Martini Day,National Freebsd Day,National Watch Day,International Day For The Elimination Of Sexual Violence In Conflict,World Sickle Cell Day,National Garfield The Cat Day
Upcoming Fun!
Check out these happenings on the horizon:
- Thursday Downtown (Arts in the City!) @MinotArts | Thursday, June 20th
- Frontier Military Days @FortStevenson | Saturday, June 22nd
- Jason Lee Band @BlueRider | Friday, June 21st
SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is author of the Tao Te Ching Lao Tzu. 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
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
Sculpture Surprise! @TaubeMuseum
Wednesday, June 19th
🎨 Bring your little artists to the Taube Museum of Art this Wednesday, June 19th, for a magical sculpting experience! Kids 6 and up can use heat and a touch of “magic” to create their very own surprise sculpture. 🌟 #FamilyFun #ArtMagic #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
Today’s Features
Wing It Wednesday! @YourSix
Wednesday, June 19th
Craving something delicious for dinner? Head to The Six Bar in downtown Minot for Wing It Wednesday and enjoy a bonus wing with every order—our favorite flavors include Buffalo, BBQ, and Garlic Parmesan! #WingNight #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Wednesday: The Toughest Trivia in Minot @BlueRider
Wednesday, June 19th
Get ready for Minot’s toughest trivia night at Blue Rider this Wednesday, June 19th! Bring your quarters, creative team names, and appetite for a night of challenging questions, free drinks, and delicious snacks starting at 7 PM. #TriviaNight #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
Watch Battery Wednesdays @RicksJewelry
Wednesday, June 19th
Give your watch the care it deserves with Watch Battery Wednesdays at Rick’s Jewelry in downtown Minot! Mention “SavorMinot” at checkout to save $2 on your battery replacement every Wednesday. #WatchCare #DowntownDeals #SavorMinot
Learning & Listening
Trailblazer Series: Where the Buffalo Roam @Lewis&ClarkFortMandan
Wednesday, June 19th
Discover the ecological impact of bison on the northern Plains at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center & Fort Mandan’s Trailblazer Series: Where the Buffalo Roam on Wednesday, June 19th. This engaging lecture is part of a 17-week series offering hands-on learning for all ages, included with daily admission or free for State Historical Society of North Dakota Foundation members. #BisonEcology #TrailblazerSeries #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Souped Up Specials! @SchatzCrossroads
Monday, June 17th — Sunday, June 23rd
Warm up your week with Schatz Crossroads’ Souped Up Specials! Enjoy a different hearty soup daily from June 17th to June 23rd in South Minot. 🍲 #SoupSeason #ComfortFood #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
The Roast Beef + Pico Sandwich (and other Features) @PrairieSkyBreads
Wednesday, June 19th — Sunday, June 23rd
Indulge in the flavors of summer with Prairie Sky Breads’ Roast Beef + Pico Sandwich, available this week only in downtown Minot! Pair it with our refreshing PSB House Salad for the perfect meal.
#LocalEats #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Happy Hour
Happy Hour with a View! @1685
Wednesday, June 19th — Saturday, June 22nd
Warm up your winter evenings with stunning views and delicious bites at 1685’s Happy Hour in South Minot, happening Wednesdays through Saturdays! Indulge in Pho Fries and Buffalo Pimento Dip while enjoying the picturesque golf course scenery from June 19th to June 22nd. #HappyHour #WinterWarmUp #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Truckstop Lunch Specials! @SchatzCrossroads
Monday, June 17th — Saturday, June 22nd
Get ready for delicious Truckstop Lunch Specials at Schatz Crossroads in Minot! Enjoy two mouth-watering specials every day from June 17th to June 22nd, starting at 11:00 am—hurry in before they’re gone! #LocalEats #FoodieFinds #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
Weekly Features
Lunch Specials in Surrey! @BigDogSaloon
Monday, June 17th — Friday, June 21st
Craving some mouthwatering pub food in a friendly small-town atmosphere? Head over to Big Dog Saloon in Surrey from June 17th to 21st for daily lunch specials that will leave you satisfied and coming back for more!
#PubFood #SmallTownCharm #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
