Today is Wednesday, April 24th. The sun will rise on the 36th day of spring, and the 115th day of the year at 6:37 AM. We will see 14 hours 13 minutes of daylight before it sets at 8:50 PM.
Currently we have clear, chilly weather. The temperature is 33 degrees. The wind is 8 mph out of the South. With wind and humidity factored, it feels like 26 degrees. Today, we are expecting mostly cloudy skies and pleasantly warm temperatures. The temperature will reach a high of 77°F with winds 10-15 mph out of the South.
On This Day
On this day in 1704, the Boston News-Letter, the first successful newspaper in the United States, was published for the first time. This marked the beginning of a new era of mass communication and the spread of information in the American colonies.
Born & Died: Willem de Kooning, (Born, 1904) Dutch-American abstract expressionist artist, Shirley MacLaine, (Born, 1934) American actress, singer, and dancer, Barbra Streisand, (Born, 1942) American singer, actress, and filmmaker, Kelly Clarkson, (Born, 1982) American singer and television personality, Cedric the Entertainer, (Born, 1964) American actor and comedian
Today is: National Bucket List Day,National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day,Stop Food Waste Day,National Administrative Professionals Day
Upcoming Fun!
Check out these happenings on the horizon:
- S’mores Guinness World Record Attempt @FortStevenson | Saturday, May 18th
- The Wanderers @BlueRider | Wednesday, May 22nd
SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is Poet Maya Angelou. Read and grade the results here.
Today’s Happenings!
Weekly Features
Souped Up Specials! @SchatzCrossroads
Monday, April 22nd — Sunday, April 28th
Dive into deliciousness at Schatz Crossroads with ‘Souped Up Specials’ all week long! From April 22nd to April 28th, savor a unique, hearty soup each day at our South Minot location. 🍲 #WarmUpWithSoup #TruckStopTreats #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Roast Beef & Pico (And More Features!) @PrairieSkyBreads
Wednesday, April 24th — Sunday, April 28th
Dive into deliciousness at Prairie Sky Breads during Pizza Sandwich Week (And More!) from April 24th to 28th in Downtown Minot! Savor our special Roast Beef & Pico sandwich, Loaded Baked Potato Soup, and award-winning Texa-Kotan Chili among other mouthwatering offerings. #PrairieSkyBreads #FoodieFinds #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Truckstop Lunch Specials! @SchatzCrossroads
Monday, April 22nd — Saturday, April 27th
🚚 Hungry for a midday treat? Catch the daily lunch specials at Schatz Crossroads in Minot, starting at 11:00 am from April 22nd to April 27th — get them before they’re gone! #TruckStopDelights #MinotLunch #SavorMinot
Happy Hour
Happy Hour with a View! @1685
Wednesday, April 24th — Saturday, April 27th
Experience the chill of winter with a side of warmth at 1685’s Happy Hour, featuring our unique Pho Fries and Buffalo Pimento Dip, from April 24th to 27th. Join us for a spectacular view and flavors that fight the freeze, Wednesdays to Saturdays all winter long, in South Minot. #HappyHourHeaven #WinterWarmers #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
Grand Entry: Linda Whitney @NorthwestArtsCenter
Tuesday, April 2nd — Friday, April 26th
Celebrate the vibrant indigenous culture through the lens of INT’L Paperworks 2022 Best of Show award winner, Linda Whitney, at the Northwest Arts Center. Don’t miss her solo exhibition, ‘Grand Entry,’ showcasing mesmerizing mezzotint prints from April 2-25, with a special closing reception and artist talk on April 25. #IndigenousArt #MezzotintMagic #SavorMinot
Happy Hour
Buy One Get One! (Well Drinks & Domestic Pours) @Arny’s
Monday, April 22nd — Thursday, April 25th
Double the fun at Arny’s 2.0 Happy Hour! Enjoy a buy one, get one free offer on well drinks and domestic pours from April 22nd to April 25th, before 6 PM in Downtown Minot. #HappyHourHeaven #DowntownDrinks #SavorMinot
Monthly Features
Smokey Mountain Bacon Dip & The Hawaiian @OTV
Monday, April 1st — Tuesday, April 30th
Dive into April’s mouthwatering specials at Off The Vine in Downtown Minot – the Smokey Mountain Bacon Dip and The Hawaiian are flavors you’ll want to experience more than once! 🍍🥓 #WineAndDine #TapasTreats #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Wednesday: The Toughest Trivia in Minot @BlueRider
Wednesday, April 24th
Think you’ve got what it takes to conquer Minot’s toughest trivia? Join us this Wednesday, April 24th, at Blue Rider for a night of stiff drinks, quirky snacks, and brain-busting questions starting at seven. #TriviaNight #DiveBarDelights #SavorMinot
Say Savor & Save
Collectable Wednesdays! @BudgetMusic
Wednesday, April 24th
Attention collectors! Swing by Budget Music & Video in Downtown Minot every Wednesday for 20% off all in-stock collectables, from action figures to Funko Pops. #Collectables #MinotDeals #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
Watch Battery Wednesdays @RicksJewelry
Wednesday, April 24th
Give your watch the attention it deserves with Watch Battery Wednesdays at Rick’s Jewelry in downtown Minot! Mention “SavorMinot” for a $2 discount on your battery replacement this Wednesday, April 24th. #TimeToSave #WatchCare #SavorMinot
Kids & Families
A Start in Art! @TaubeMuseum
Tuesday, April 23rd — Wednesday, April 24th
“Unleash your child’s creativity with Taube Museum of Art’s ‘A Start in Art!’ program on April 23rd and 24th in Downtown Minot. They’ll dive into a world of stories, mystery animals from the Roosevelt Park Zoo, and hands-on art projects!” #FamilyFun #CreativeKids #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
North Dakota Student Art Show @TaubeMuseum
Tuesday, April 9th — Friday, April 26th
Discover the future of art in North Dakota at the Student Art Show, hosted by the Taube Museum of Art in downtown Minot from April 9th to April 26th. Don’t miss your chance to witness the creativity of tomorrow’s artists, open Tuesday through Saturday! #NorthDakotaArt #StudentArtists #SavorMinot
Activities & Events
Spring Honor Dance & Powwow Celebration @MinotStateNACC
Wednesday, April 24th — Wednesday, March 27th
Join us at MSU’s Native American Cultural Center for a vibrant Spring Honor Dance & Powwow Celebration starting April 24th in Minot! Enjoy cultural teachings, a book discussion with author Diane Wilson, and mesmerizing performances throughout the week. #SavorMinot #PowwowCelebration #CulturalHeritage
Monthly Features
Bacon Ranch Chipotle Chicken Melt @MagicCityHoagies
Monday, April 1st — Tuesday, April 30th
Dive into the flavors of downtown Minot this April with Magic City Hoagies’ mouth-watering Bacon Ranch Chipotle Chicken Melt, our Hoagie of the Month! Experience the perfect blend of chipotle seasoned chicken, pepper jack cheese, crispy bacon, and ranch, all pressed with a Parm crust. #HoagieHeaven #FlavorExplosion #SavorMinot
