Today in Minot | Feb 18, 2024

Today is Sunday, February 18th. The sun will rise on the 60th day of winter, and the 49th day of the year at 7:47 AM. We will see 10 hours 24 minutes of daylight before it sets at 6:11 PM.

Currently we have clear skies. The temperature is 17 degrees. The wind is 9 mph out of the Southwest. With wind and humidity factored, it feels like 5 degrees. Today, we are expecting increasing cloudiness and cool temperatures. The temperature will reach a high of 32°F with winds 5 mph out of the East.

On This Day

On this day in 1885, Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” was published in the United States. The novel is considered one of the greatest works of American literature and has been both praised and criticized for its portrayal of race and racism.

On this day in 1930, Pluto was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. The discovery of the ninth planet in our solar system captured the imagination of the public and sparked a new era of exploration in space.

Born & Died: Yoko Ono, (Born, 1933) Japanese multimedia artist, singer, and peace activist, John Travolta, (Born, 1954) American actor, singer, and dancer, Dr. Dre, (Born, 1965) American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur, Molly Ringwald, (Born, 1968) American actress, singer, and author, Matt Dillon, (Born, 1964) American actor and film director, Cybill Shepherd, (Born, 1950) American actress and singer, John Hughes, (Died, 2009) American filmmaker, and writer

Today is: National Crab Stuffed Flounder Day,National Drink Wine Day,National Battery Day

Upcoming Fun

Beto O’Rourke Visits Main Street Books! @MainStreetBooks | Wednesday, February 21st, Members Exhibit Reception @TaubeMuseum | Thursday, February 22nd, Dedric Clark LIVE! @Atypical | Thursday, March 14th

SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is Mark Twain’s adventurous character Huck Finn . Read and grade the results here.

Today’s Happenings!

The Spicy Stro @PrairieSkyBreads

The Spicy Stro

Our Soup Specials @SchatzCrossroads

Our Soup Specials

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

Cannoli Toast & Curried Tuna Melt (Weekly Features)

Brunch! @Arny’s

Brunch!

Sweetly Sour Sundays! @Atypical

Sweetly Sour Sundays!

Brunch & Bubbles @1685

Brunch & Bubbles

Downtown Skating & Curling! (February Schedule) @CitzensAlley

Downtown Skating & Curling! (February Schedule)

Muffelatta Pizza (Our February Feature) @Arny’s

Muffelatta Pizza (Our February Feature)

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