Today is Wednesday, May 15th. The sun will rise on the 57th day of spring, and the 136th day of the year at 6:04 AM. We will see 15 hours 15 minutes of daylight before it sets at 9:19 PM.
Currently we have low clouds. Cool. The temperature is 48 degrees. The wind is 15 mph out of the Northwest. Today, we are expecting showers late with cloudy and pleasantly warm conditions. The temperature will reach a high of 75°F with winds 5-10 mph out of the Southwest. There is a 50-55% chance of rain.
On This Day
On this day in 1940, the first McDonald’s restaurant opened in San Bernardino, California. This event marked the beginning of a fast food empire that would revolutionize the way Americans eat and contribute to the globalization of fast food culture.
Born & Died: Pierre Curie, (Born, 1859) Nobel Prize-winning physicist, Madeleine Albright, (Born, 1937) First female U.S. Secretary of State, Brian Eno, (Born, 1948) Musician, composer, and producer, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, (Born, 1981) Actress known for her role in “The Sopranos”, Andy Murray, (Born, 1987) Professional tennis player, Emmitt Smith, (Born, 1969) Former NFL running back, L. Frank Baum, (Died, 1919) Author of “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz”.
Today is: International Day of Families,National Nylon Stocking Day,Peace Officers Memorial Day,Bring Flowers To Someone Day,National Chocolate Chip Day,International Kangaroo Care Awareness Day
Upcoming Fun!
Check out these happenings on the horizon:
- 10 Cent Beer Night @BlueRider | Tuesday, June 4th
- Arts in the City Opening Night! (with Soulshine!) @MinotArts | Thursday, June 6th
- Clay Creations II @TaubeMuseum | Tuesday, June 11th
SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is Dorthy Gale from “The Wizard of Oz”. Read and grade the results here.
Today’s Happenings!
Monthly Features
May’s Featured Drinks @OTV
Wednesday, May 1st — Friday, May 31st
Kick off May with Off The Vine’s new drink specials in Downtown Minot! From a homemade cold brew espresso liqueur to a non-alcoholic Black Currant Fizz, there’s a refreshing pick for everyone. #MayDrinks #WineBar #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
Coalescence: 2024 Senior Capstone Exhibition @NorthwestArtsCenter
Friday, May 3rd — Friday, June 7th
🎨 Witness the fusion of creativity at the Coalescence: 2024 Senior Capstone Exhibition, featuring eight talented Minot State University art students. Join us at the Northwest Arts Center from May 3rd to June 7th and experience the culmination of their artistic journey! 🖼️ #ArtExhibition #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
The Taco Grinder! (May’s Hoagie of the Month!) @MagicCityHoagies
Wednesday, May 1st — Friday, May 31st
🌮🥖 Dive into the flavors of May with Magic City Hoagies’ Taco Grinder! Choose from ham, turkey, or salami, loaded with seasoned beef and all your favorite taco toppings, available all month long in Downtown Minot. #HoagieOfTheMonth #TasteExperience #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Souped Up Specials! @SchatzCrossroads
Monday, May 13th — Sunday, May 19th
Dive into deliciousness at Schatz Crossroads with “Souped Up Specials” all week long! From May 13th to May 19th, savor a unique, hearty soup each day at our South Minot location. #SoupOfTheDay #WarmUpWithSoup #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Chipotle Chicken (and other Features) @PrairieSkyBreads
Wednesday, May 15th — Sunday, May 19th
🌶️🥪 This week at Prairie Sky Breads in Downtown Minot, spice up your spring with our Chipotle Chicken sandwich, featuring fajita chicken, avocado mash, and a zesty chipotle lime sauce! 🥗 Don’t miss our other weekly specials, including the refreshing PSB House Salad. #LocalEats #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Happy Hour
Happy Hour with a View! @1685
Wednesday, May 15th — Saturday, May 18th
Elevate your winter evenings with ‘Happy Hour with a View’ at 1685, nestled in South Minot! From May 15th to May 18th, enjoy breathtaking golf course vistas and warm up with our unique Happy Hour bites like Pho Fries and Buffalo Pimento Dip. #WinterWarmers #HappyHourHeaven #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Truckstop Lunch Specials! @SchatzCrossroads
Monday, May 13th — Saturday, May 18th
🚚 Dive into daily deliciousness with Schatz Crossroads’ Truckstop Lunch Specials! From May 13th to May 18th, grab one of two unique specials starting at 11:00 am until they’re gone. #SchatzComfortFood #MinotEats #SavorMinot
Say Savor & Save
Say Savor Minot & Save! @BudgetMusic
Monday, May 13th — Friday, May 17th
🎶 Dive into the tunes and treasures at Budget Music & Video! From May 13th to 17th, mention “Savor Minot” at checkout in downtown Minot to enjoy a 10% discount on a vibrant selection of music, movies, posters, and more. 🎸 #MusicDeals #ShopLocal #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Lunch Specials in Surrey! @BigDogSaloon
Monday, May 13th — Friday, May 17th
🍴 Dive into the week with mouth-watering lunch specials at Big Dog Saloon in Surrey! From manicotti Monday to chicken fried steak Friday, there’s a delicious dish waiting for you every day. 🥘 #LunchSpecials #PubGrub #SavorMinot
Happy Hour
Buy One Get One! (Well Drinks & Domestic Pours) @Arny’s
Monday, May 13th — Thursday, May 16th
Double the fun at Arny’s 2.0 with our Buy One Get One Free Happy Hour on well drinks and domestic pours! Join us in Downtown Minot from May 13th to May 16th, and make sure to swing by before 6 PM to enjoy this fantastic offer. #HappyHour #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Wednesday: The Toughest Trivia in Minot @BlueRider
Wednesday, May 15th
Think you’ve got what it takes to conquer Minot’s toughest trivia? Join us at Blue Rider this Wednesday, May 15th, for a night of challenging questions, stiff drinks, and creative team names starting at 7 PM! #TriviaNight #DiveBarFun #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
Watch Battery Wednesdays @RicksJewelry
Wednesday, May 15th
This Wednesday, breathe new life into your watch at Rick’s Jewelry in downtown Minot! Mention “SavorMinot” for a $2 discount on your watch battery replacement. #WatchCare #LocalDeals #SavorMinot
