Today in Minot | Feb 17, 2024

Today is Saturday, February 17th. The sun will rise on the 59th day of winter, and the 48th day of the year at 7:49 AM. We will see 10 hours 21 minutes of daylight before it sets at 6:10 PM.

Currently we have clear skies. The temperature is 16 degrees. The wind is 18 mph out of the West. With wind and humidity factored, it feels like 0 degrees. Today, we are expecting scattered clouds and cool temperatures. The temperature will reach a high of 34°F with winds 15-20 mph out of the West.

On This Day

On this day in 1867, the first ship passed through the Suez Canal, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea and drastically reducing travel time between Europe and Asia.

Born & Died: Michael Jordan, (Born, 1963) Hall of Fame basketball player, entrepreneur, Rene Russo, (Born, 1954) Actress and former model, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, (Born, 1981) Actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, Ed Sheeran, (Born, 1991) Singer-songwriter and musician, Larry the Cable Guy, (Born, 1963) Comedian and actor, Lou Diamond Phillips, (Born, 1962) Actor and film director

Today is: National Cabbage Day,National Random Acts of Kindness Day,National Red Sock Day

Upcoming Fun

Fight February! An Artist Showcase @PrairieSkyBreads | Tuesday, February 27th, Blue Rider Dance Party! @BlueRider | Saturday, February 17th, Pop Your Pet @TaubeMuseum | Thursday, March 28th

SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is Captain Ahab from Herman Melville’s “Moby-Dick”. Read and grade the results here.

Today’s Happenings!

Mindful Mornings – Chakradance @TaubeMuseum

Mindful Mornings – Chakradance

Our Soup Specials @SchatzCrossroads

Our Soup Specials

Cannoli Toast & Curried Tuna Melt (Weekly Features) @PrairieSkyBreads

Cannoli Toast & Curried Tuna Melt (Weekly Features)

Smoked Salmon Board (Featured Tapa) @OTV

Smoked Salmon Board (Featured Tapa)

Brunch! @Arny’s

Brunch!

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

Winter Sale (30%-50% Off)

Downtown Skating & Curling! (February Schedule) @CitzensAlley

Downtown Skating & Curling! (February Schedule)

Stave & Steel Cabernet (February Feature) @OTV

Stave & Steel Cabernet (February Feature)

Blue Rider Dance Party! @BlueRider

Blue Rider Dance Party!

Lunch Specials @SchatzCrossroads

Lunch Specials

Mardis Gras Masquerade Party BigDogSaloon

Mardis Gras Masquerade Party

Happy Hour with a View! @1685

Happy Hour with a View!

Custom Framing Sale @Artmain

Custom Framing Sale

Muffelatta Pizza (Our February Feature) @Arny’s

Muffelatta Pizza (Our February Feature)

Prime Rib Night(s)! BigDogSaloon

Prime Rib Night(s)!

Community Rocks: 2024 @CommunityRocks

Community Rocks: 2024

The Spicy Stro @PrairieSkyBreads

The Spicy Stro

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