Today is Wednesday, April 10th. The sun will rise on the 22nd day of spring, and the 101st day of the year at 7:03 AM. We will see 13 hours 26 minutes of daylight before it sets at 8:29 PM.
Currently we have clear, quite cool weather. The temperature is 43 degrees. The wind is 13 mph out of the West. With wind and humidity factored, it feels like 36 degrees. Today, we are expecting mostly sunny and mild weather. The temperature will reach a high of 55°F with winds 10 mph out of the North.
On This Day
On this day in 837, Halley’s Comet made its closest approach to Earth at a distance of 5.1 million kilometers. The comet’s appearance has been recorded throughout history, and its periodic return has been the source of much fascination and speculation.
Born & Died: Joseph Pulitzer, (Born, 1847) Newspaper publisher, known for establishing the Pulitzer Prizes, Omar Sharif, (Born, 1932) Actor, known for roles in Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago, Daisy Ridley, (Born, 1992) Actress, known for portraying Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Kurt Vonnegut, (Died, 2007) Author, known for his satirical novels such as Slaughterhouse-Five
Today is: National Library Outreach Day,National Farm Animals Day,National Cinnamon Crescent Day,National Encourage A Young Writer Day,National Siblings Day
Upcoming Fun!
Check out these happenings on the horizon:
- Paint & Sip at Atypical Brewery w/ Nature’s Nook @Atypical | Wednesday, April 17th
- Record Store Day 2024 @BudgetMusic | Saturday, April 20th
- Artists After Hours Photographers Showcase @MinotArts | Friday, April 19th
SavorMinot’s guest writer for today is American writer and humorist Kurt Vonnegut. Read and grade the results here.
Today’s Happenings!
Happy Hour
Happy Hour with a View! @1685
Wednesday, April 10th — Saturday, April 13th
Experience a unique Happy Hour with a breathtaking view at 1685 in South Minot, from April 10th to 13th. Warm up with our special Pho Fries and Buffalo Pimento Dip, alongside a menu bursting with flavors to beat the winter chill. #HappyHourHeaven #WinterWarmers #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Truckstop Lunch Specials! @SchatzCrossroads
Monday, April 8th — Saturday, April 13th
Dive into deliciousness with Schatz Crossroads’ Truckstop Lunch Specials happening April 8th to 13th in Minot! Don’t miss out—specials start at 11:00 am daily until they’re gone. #SchatzComfortFood #MinotEats #SavorMinot
Happy Hour
Buy One Get One! (Well Drinks & Domestic Pours) @Arny’s
Monday, April 8th — Thursday, April 11th
Double the fun at Arny’s 2.0 with a Buy One Get One offer on well drinks and domestic pours during Happy Hour! Swing by Downtown Minot from April 8th to 11th before 6 PM to enjoy your favorites or explore new tastes with savings on other drinks too. #HappyHourHeaven #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Kids & Families
A Start in Art! @TaubeMuseum
Tuesday, April 9th — Wednesday, April 10th
Unleash your child’s creativity with “A Start in Art!” at the Taube Museum of Art in Downtown Minot, where stories come to life through art and mystery animal visits from the Roosevelt Park Zoo. Perfect for kids & families, this engaging program starts April 9th, blending reading, art-making, and animal discoveries! #SavorMinot #CreativeKids #FamilyFun
Monthly Features
Smokey Mountain Bacon Dip & The Hawaiian @OTV
Monday, April 1st — Tuesday, April 30th
Dive into April’s mouthwatering specials at Off The Vine in Downtown Minot – the Smokey Mountain Bacon Dip and The Hawaiian are flavors you’ll want to experience more than once! 🍍🥓 #WineAndDine #TapasTreats #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
Wednesday: The Toughest Trivia in Minot @BlueRider
Wednesday, April 10th
Think you’ve got what it takes to conquer Minot’s toughest trivia? Join us at Blue Rider this Wednesday, April 10th, for a night of stiff drinks, challenging questions, and creative team names. Starts at 7 PM – don’t forget your quarters for a shot at free drinks! 🍹🧠 #TriviaNight #DiveBarDelights #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
Collectable Wednesdays! @BudgetMusic
Wednesday, April 10th
Calling all collectors! Swing by Budget Music & Video in Downtown Minot every Wednesday to snag a 20% discount on all in-stock collectibles, from action figures to Funko Pops. #CollectablesWednesday #ShopLocal #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Weekly Features! @PrairieSkyBreads
Wednesday, April 10th — Sunday, April 14th
Dive into the flavors of downtown Minot this week at Prairie Sky Breads! From the spicy kick of our Jalapeno Popper sandwich to the fresh zest of our Hummus & Cucumber toast, there’s a special taste waiting for everyone. #LocalEats #WeeklySpecials #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
Watch Battery Wednesdays @RicksJewelry
Wednesday, April 10th
Give your timepiece the attention it deserves with Watch Battery Wednesdays at Rick’s Jewelry in downtown Minot! Mention “SavorMinot” for a $2 discount on your watch battery replacement this Wednesday, April 10th. #WatchCare #TimepieceLove #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Souped Up Specials! @SchatzCrossroads
Monday, April 8th — Sunday, April 14th
Dive into a bowl of warmth at Schatz Crossroads with Souped Up Specials! From April 8th to 14th, savor a unique, hearty soup each day in South Minot. 🍲 #HeartySoups #WarmUpWithUs #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
North Dakota Student Art Show @TaubeMuseum
Tuesday, April 9th — Friday, April 26th
Discover the future of art in North Dakota at the Student Art Show, hosted by the Taube Museum of Art in downtown Minot from April 9th to April 26th. Don’t miss your chance to witness the creativity of tomorrow’s artists, open Tuesday through Saturday! #NorthDakotaArt #StudentArtists #SavorMinot
Monthly Features
Bacon Ranch Chipotle Chicken Melt @MagicCityHoagies
Monday, April 1st — Tuesday, April 30th
Dive into the flavors of downtown Minot this April with Magic City Hoagies’ mouth-watering Bacon Ranch Chipotle Chicken Melt, our Hoagie of the Month! Experience the perfect blend of chipotle seasoned chicken, pepper jack cheese, crispy bacon, and ranch, all pressed with a Parm crust. #HoagieHeaven #FlavorExplosion #SavorMinot
