Today is Sunday, June 9th. The sun will rise on the 82nd day of spring, and the 161st day of the year at 5:44 AM. We will see 16 hours 0 minutes of daylight before it sets at 9:44 PM.
Currently we have sunny, cool weather. The temperature is 45 degrees. The wind is 10 mph out of the Northwest. Today, we are expecting mostly sunny skies with a few clouds in the afternoon. The temperature will reach a high of 71°F with winds 5-10 mph out of the North.
On This Day
On this day in 1934, the world was introduced to the mischievous charm of Donald Duck in “The Wise Little Hen,” forever embedding the spirited fowl into the collective heart of popular culture and heralding a new age of animation joy.
Born & Died: Charles Dickens, (Died, 1870) Renowned British novelist known for classics like “A Tale of Two Cities” and “Great Expectations,” Les Paul, (Born, 1915) American jazz, country, and blues guitarist and inventor who pioneered the solid-body electric guitar, Jackie Mason, (Born, 1928) American stand-up comedian and actor known for his sharp-witted humor and social satire, Johnny Depp, (Born, 1963) American actor and producer known for his roles in films like “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Edward Scissorhands,” Donald Duck, (Born, 1934) Iconic Disney cartoon character known for his comedic temper and distinctive voice, Natalie Portman, (Born, 1981) Oscar-winning American-Israeli actress known for her roles in “Black Swan” and the “Star Wars” prequels, Michael J. Fox, (Born, 1961) Canadian-American actor and advocate known for his roles in “Back to the Future” and his work on Parkinson’s disease research.
Today is: National Donald Duck Day,National Earl Day,Children’s Day,Coral Triangle Day,World Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome Day,National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day
Upcoming Fun!
Check out these happenings on the horizon:
- All Shook Up: A Musical Comedy @MSUSummerTheatre | Tuesday, June 11th
- Project Constellation @BlueRider | Tuesday, June 11th
- The Death of Meriwether Lewis Opera @Lewis&ClarkFortMandan | Saturday, June 15th
SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is frontier explorer Meriwether Lewis. Read and grade the results here.
Today’s Happenings!
Performances & Exhibitions
Arts in the City – Sundays in the Park @MinotArts
Sunday, June 9th
🎨🎶 Experience the magic of Minot’s vibrant arts scene with “Arts in the City – Sundays in the Park”! Enjoy live music, art demos, and our famous MACA Popcorn every Sunday from June 9th through July 28th at 4:00 and 7:00 PM. #MinotArts #SummerInThePark #SavorMinot
Hot, New, Fresh
The Spiked Refresher (New Product Alert!) @YourSix
Saturday, June 8th — Sunday, June 16th
🚨 New Product Alert! 🚨 The Six Bar in Downtown Minot is now serving Spiked Refreshers—perfect for non-beer drinkers looking for a gluten-free, fizzy-free option. Swing by from June 8th to June 16th, grab some wings, and try all four flavors! 🍗🍹 #NewInMinot #DrinkLocal #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Pizza Pizza Pizza! @PrairieSkyBreads
Saturday, June 8th — Sunday, June 9th
Get ready for a pizza extravaganza this weekend at Prairie Sky Breads in downtown Minot! Indulge in our special Pep Ranch pizza, loaded with double pepperoni and a unique pepperoni ranch topping, available only on June 8th and 9th.
#PizzaLovers #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
The Jalapeno Popper (and other Features) @PrairieSkyBreads
Wednesday, June 5th — Sunday, June 9th
Spice up your week with Prairie Sky Breads’ latest creation, the Jalapeno Popper sandwich, featuring cheddar jalapeno bread, cream cheese, and more! Join us in downtown Minot from June 5th to June 9th and discover all the fiery and fresh weekly features. #SpicyEats #LocalFlavor #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Souped Up Specials! @SchatzCrossroads
Monday, June 3rd — Sunday, June 9th
Warm up your week with Schatz Crossroads’ “Souped Up Specials” from June 3rd to June 9th! Enjoy a different hearty soup every day at South Minot’s favorite truck stop. 🍲 #SoupSeason #WeeklyFeatures #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Brunch! @Arny’s
Saturday, June 8th — Sunday, June 9th
Kick off your weekend with a bang at Arny’s 2.0 in Downtown Minot! Join us for ‘Brunch!’ on June 8th and 9th, where the mimosas are ready and the late-night vibes meet early morning eats. #BrunchTime #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Today’s Features
Sweetly Sour Sundays! @Atypical
Sunday, June 9th
🍻 Sweeten your Sunday with a sour twist at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks! Enjoy $1 off all sour beers on tap, cans, and bottles this Sunday, June 9th in Downtown Minot. 🎶 #LiveMusic #FoodTrucks #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Brunch & Bubbles @1685
Sunday, June 9th
Kick off your Sunday in style with ‘Brunch & Bubbles’ at 1685 in South Minot! Enjoy bottomless mimosas, scrumptious food, and a stunning view at the Minot Country Club this and every Sunday. #BrunchLife #BottomlessMimosas #SavorMinot
Timely News
Featured Minot News & Commentary @TheMinotVoice
Friday, June 7th — Thursday, June 13th
Stay in the loop with Minot’s latest news and commentary from TheMinotVoice.com, featured daily on SavorMinot! Catch up on timely updates and insightful perspectives from June 7th to June 13th. #MinotNews #CommunityUpdates #SavorMinot
