Today is Sunday, May 12th. The sun will rise on the 54th day of spring, and the 133rd day of the year at 6:08 AM. We will see 15 hours 7 minutes of daylight before it sets at 9:15 PM.
Currently we have overcast, cool weather. The temperature is 48 degrees. The wind is 11 mph out of the Northwest. Today, we are expecting mostly sunny weather. The temperature will reach a high of 71°F with winds 10 mph out of the North.
On This Day
On this day in 1949, the Soviet Union lifted the blockade of Berlin, ending the Berlin Airlift. This marked a crucial turning point in the Cold War and demonstrated the resolve of the Western Allies in the face of Soviet aggression.
Born & Died: Florence Nightingale, (Born, 1820) Pioneer of modern nursing, Katharine Hepburn, (Born, 1907) Award-winning actress, Yogi Berra, (Born, 1925) Hall of Fame baseball player and coach, Emilio Estevez, (Born, 1962) Actor and director, Tony Hawk, (Born, 1968) Professional skateboarder and entrepreneur, Malin Akerman, (Born, 1978) Actress and model, Jason Biggs, (Born, 1978) Actor and comedian, Rami Malek, (Born, 1981) Academy Award-winning actor, Kim Fields, (Born, 1969) Actress and television director, Ving Rhames, (Born, 1959) Actor
Today is: National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day,National Sapphire Segulah Day,National Odometer Day,Mother’s Day,International Nurses Day,International ME/CFS Awareness Day,National Nutty Fudge Day,National Limerick Day
Upcoming Fun!
Check out these happenings on the horizon:
- S’mores Guinness World Record Attempt @FortStevenson | Saturday, May 18th
- Hair of the Dog @RunWithHeart | Saturday, May 18th
- The Wanderers @BlueRider | Wednesday, May 22nd
SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is America’s first sitcom mom June Cleaver. Read and grade the results here.
Today’s Happenings!
Weekly Features
Olive & Artichoke! (Our Weekend Pizza Feature) @PrairieSkyBreads
Saturday, May 11th — Sunday, May 12th
This weekend at Prairie Sky Breads, dive into our special Olive & Artichoke Pizza, featuring kalamata olives, artichokes, and fresh parsley on our signature crust! Join us in downtown Minot on May 11th and 12th for this unique twist on your favorite weekend treat. #PizzaLovers #WeekendEats #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Reuben Sandwiches (and other Features) @PrairieSkyBreads
Wednesday, May 8th — Sunday, May 12th
Craving a classic with a twist? Dive into the delicious Reuben sandwich on PSB pumpernickel, part of this week’s specials at Prairie Sky Breads in Downtown Minot, available from May 8th to May 12th. #ComfortFood #DowntownDelights #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Brunch! @Arny’s
Saturday, May 11th — Sunday, May 12th
Kick off your weekend with a delicious return to tradition at Arny’s 2.0 in Downtown Minot! Join us for ‘Brunch!’ on May 11th and 12th, where the mimosas are ready and brunch awaits your pleasure. #BrunchTime #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Brunch & Bubbles @1685
Sunday, May 12th
Kick off your Sunday in style with ‘Brunch & Bubbles’ at 1685 in South Minot! Enjoy bottomless mimosas, scrumptious food, and stunning views at the Minot Country Club this and every Sunday. #BrunchBubbles #MinotEats #SavorMinot
Today’s Features
Sweetly Sour Sundays! @Atypical
Sunday, May 12th
Join us at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks this Sunday, May 12th for Sweetly Sour Sundays! Enjoy $1 off all sour beers on tap, in cans, or bottles in the heart of Downtown Minot. #LiveMusicMinot #FoodTruckFiesta #SavorMinot
In Theaters
Once Upon a Mattress @MouseRiverPlayers
Thursday, May 9th — Sunday, May 12th
Dive into a world of whimsy with the Mouse River Players’ production of Once Upon a Mattress in Downtown Minot, May 9-12 & 16-19! Experience an evening of laughter and romance as Princess Winnifred takes on Queen Aggravain’s impossible tests. #TheaterMagic #OnceUponAMattress #SavorMinot
