Today is Wednesday, February 7th. The sun will rise on the 49th day of winter, and the 38th day of the year at 8:05 AM. We will see 9 hours 49 minutes of daylight before it sets at 5:54 PM.
Currently we have low clouds and chilly weather. The temperature is 31 degrees. The wind is 13 mph out of the East. With wind and humidity factored, it feels like 21 degrees. Today, we are expecting light snow late with overcast skies and cool temperatures. The temperature will reach a high of 34°F with winds 10-15 mph out of the East. There is a 65% chance of precipitation.
On This Day
On this day in 1497, the Bonfire of the Vanities took place in Florence, Italy. The event, led by the Dominican friar Girolamo Savonarola, saw the burning of thousands of objects deemed to be sinful or decadent, including books, art, and cosmetics.
Born & Died: Charles Dickens, (Born, 1812) English writer known for his classic novels such as “A Tale of Two Cities” and “Great Expectations”, James Spader, (Born, 1960) American actor known for his roles in “The Blacklist” and “Boston Legal”, Chris Rock, (Born, 1965) American comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and roles in films like “Grown Ups” and “Madagascar”, Ashton Kutcher, (Born, 1978) American actor and entrepreneur known for his roles in “That ’70s Show” and “Two and a Half Men”, Laura Ingalls Wilder, (Died, 1957) American author known for her “Little House on the Prairie” book series, Garth Brooks, (Born, 1962) American country music singer and songwriter.
Today is: National Send A Card To A Friend Day,National Fettuccine Alfredo Day,National Periodic Table Day
Upcoming Fun
Love “Bites” in Minot! @TasteOfMinot | Saturday, February 10th, The Prophecy of Three by Terri Niess Book Signing @MainStreetBooks | Saturday, February 24th, 10 Cent Beer Night @BlueRider | Tuesday, June 4th
Today’s Happenings!
Flow and Pop by Katie B. Vasbinder TaubeMuseum
Faculty X: 2024 @NorthwestArtsCenter
The Sketch Book Project @NorthwestArtsCenter
Smoked Salmon Board (Featured Tapa) @OTV
Stave & Steel Cabernet (February Feature) @OTV
Downtown Skating & Curling! (February Schedule) @CitzensAlley
Watch Battery Wednesdays @RicksJewelry
Collectable Wednesdays! @BudgetMusic
Wednesday: The Toughest Trivia in Minot @BlueRider
Buy One Get One! (For Happy Hour) @Arny’s
Winter Sale (30%-50% Off) @Artmain
Custom Framing Sale @Artmain
Truck Stop Soups (Weekly Features) @SchatzCrossroads
Truck Stop Lunch Specials @SchatzCrossroads
This Week’s Lunch Specials! BigDogSaloon
Sourdough Tomato & Chicken Cordon Blue (Just some of our features) @PrairieSkyBreads
Sourdough Tomato & Chicken Cordon Blue (Just some of our features)
