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What's up Minden! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will Minden's 5G tower finally find a new home?

Also on today's calendar: Big Sandy & His Fly-Right Boys Come to Minden and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 43 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 42.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Verizon seeks new continuance for Minden 5G tower (recordcourier.com) — Douglas County commissioners in Minden will decide Thursday whether to give Verizon more time to relocate a proposed 5G tower originally planned behind Minden Station 14. Verizon is pursuing a new site south of the Carson Valley Swim Center and possibly above the Community Art Center, aiming to close a 1.5‑square‑mile cell coverage gap affecting Minden homes, businesses, Douglas High and nearby highways.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Are you struggling with pain that just won't quit or finding it hard to get the help you need from doctors?
    Or maybe you're a healer wanting to connect with others? This page is here to support those who need it most because no one should have to suffer in… (Nextdoor Johnson Lane)
  • Demolition has begun !
    Sierra Timber Scape is taking on a new project this week. We are starting day 1 of removing the concrete out to install some very beautiful pavers. … (Nextdoor Minden)
  • Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for distribution operations manager, WKD Shift Fri-Sun 5am-5:30PM in Minden. Apply here.
  • Phenom People posted a job opening for (USA) Overnight Stocking Coach, Non-Complex in Gardnerville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Minden here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gardnerville

  • This Basque Restaurant In Gardnerville, Nevada Has Served Hearty Family Dinners For Generations (takingthekids.com)
  • Douglas jobless rate down to 3.4 percent (recordcourier.com)
  • We Found 10 Nevada Restaurants Where Fall Colors Come With The View (takingthekids.com)

Genoa

  • This Nevada Historic Inn Is Tucked Into An Old Home And Feels Like A Storybook Stay (takingthekids.com)
  • Sixth annual Art Studio Tour & Concert Oct. 10-11 (recordcourier.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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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