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🌱 Why this 2026 travel list says Minden is a must-visit
Minden, Nevada Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Minden! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why this 2026 travel list says Minden is a must-visit
Also on today's calendar: Nevada Pride - LGBTQ+ & Friends Social.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 85 and low of 41 degrees.
- Thursday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 41. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Sunny and remaining very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 12 Gorgeous Nevada Towns That Deserve A Spot On Your 2026 Travel List (takingthekids.com) — Minden earns a prime spot on this Nevada travel list, highlighted for its farming roots, green Carson Valley landscapes, and lively Carson Valley Days celebration. The piece also spotlights the Minden-Tahoe Airport’s soaring gliders, historic museum, and easy access to hiking, biking, and ranch experiences, positioning the town as an authentic, slower-paced alternative to Nevada’s casino hubs. 
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Nevada Pride - LGBTQ+ & Friends Social →
Red's Old 395 Grill, 1055 S Carson St, Carson City
2:00 pm
Saturday June 6
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for logistics coordinator, Distribution -2nd shift in Minden. Apply here.
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Minden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Minden here.
🗞 Nearby News
Gardnerville
- This Day in Country History: June 1 (country1025.com)
- This Day in Country History: June 2 (backstagecountry.com)
- Summer concerts in Reno-Tahoe: Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, 227 more (rgj.com)
Stateline
- Carson City sheriff's office prepares for annual Cops and Kids event (2news.com)
- Most Lake Tahoe recreation sites now open as summer season gets underway (2news.com)
- Nevada Department of Wildlife and Nevada State Parks discuss cold water shock and boating safety (sierrasun.com)
Ok Minden! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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