Today in Minot | Feb 7, 2024

Today is Wednesday, February 7th. The sun will rise on the 49th day of winter, and the 38th day of the year at 8:05 AM. We will see 9 hours 49 minutes of daylight before it sets at 5:54 PM.

Currently we have low clouds and chilly weather. The temperature is 31 degrees. The wind is 13 mph out of the East. With wind and humidity factored, it feels like 21 degrees. Today, we are expecting light snow late with overcast skies and cool temperatures. The temperature will reach a high of 34°F with winds 10-15 mph out of the East. There is a 65% chance of precipitation.

On This Day

On this day in 1497, the Bonfire of the Vanities took place in Florence, Italy. The event, led by the Dominican friar Girolamo Savonarola, saw the burning of thousands of objects deemed to be sinful or decadent, including books, art, and cosmetics.

Born & Died: Charles Dickens, (Born, 1812) English writer known for his classic novels such as “A Tale of Two Cities” and “Great Expectations”, James Spader, (Born, 1960) American actor known for his roles in “The Blacklist” and “Boston Legal”, Chris Rock, (Born, 1965) American comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and roles in films like “Grown Ups” and “Madagascar”, Ashton Kutcher, (Born, 1978) American actor and entrepreneur known for his roles in “That ’70s Show” and “Two and a Half Men”, Laura Ingalls Wilder, (Died, 1957) American author known for her “Little House on the Prairie” book series, Garth Brooks, (Born, 1962) American country music singer and songwriter.

Today is: National Send A Card To A Friend Day,National Fettuccine Alfredo Day,National Periodic Table Day

Upcoming Fun

Love “Bites” in Minot! @TasteOfMinot | Saturday, February 10th, The Prophecy of Three by Terri Niess Book Signing @MainStreetBooks | Saturday, February 24th, 10 Cent Beer Night @BlueRider | Tuesday, June 4th

Today’s Happenings!

Flow and Pop by Katie B. Vasbinder TaubeMuseum

Flow and Pop by Katie B. Vasbinder

Faculty X: 2024 @NorthwestArtsCenter

Faculty X: 2024

The Sketch Book Project @NorthwestArtsCenter

The Sketch Book Project

Smoked Salmon Board (Featured Tapa) @OTV

Smoked Salmon Board (Featured Tapa)

Stave & Steel Cabernet (February Feature) @OTV

Stave & Steel Cabernet (February Feature)

Downtown Skating & Curling! (February Schedule) @CitzensAlley

Downtown Skating & Curling! (February Schedule)

Watch Battery Wednesdays @RicksJewelry

Watch Battery Wednesdays

Collectable Wednesdays! @BudgetMusic

Collectable Wednesdays!

Wednesday: The Toughest Trivia in Minot @BlueRider

Wednesday: The Toughest Trivia in Minot

Buy One Get One! (For Happy Hour) @Arny’s

Buy One Get One! (For Happy Hour)

Winter Sale (30%-50% Off) @Artmain

Winter Sale (30%-50% Off)

Custom Framing Sale @Artmain

Custom Framing Sale

Truck Stop Soups (Weekly Features) @SchatzCrossroads

Truck Stop Soups (Weekly Features)

Truck Stop Lunch Specials @SchatzCrossroads

Truck Stop Lunch Specials

This Week’s Lunch Specials! BigDogSaloon

This Week’s Lunch Specials!

Sourdough Tomato & Chicken Cordon Blue (Just some of our features) @PrairieSkyBreads

Sourdough Tomato & Chicken Cordon Blue (Just some of our features)

4 Year Anniversary Extravaganza! @PrairieSkyBreads

4 Year Anniversary Extravaganza!

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