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In today's newsletter:
- How a Minden shopperās tough choice shapes Nevadaās governorās race
Also on today's calendar: Workshop: Minden, October and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 44 degrees. š¶ Hot!
- Sunday: Warm with increasing clouds, temps: high: 88, low: 47.
- Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 84 and low of 41 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Q&A with Aaron Ford as he runs for governor of Nevada (thenevadannews.com) ā A Nevada voterās struggle to afford groceries and medication in Minden is used to highlight Attorney General Aaron Fordās focus on affordability as he campaigns for governor. The interview covers his lawsuits over tariffs and SNAP benefits, contrasts with Gov. Joe Lombardo on drug pricing and Trump ties, and emphasizes Fordās promise to fight for everyday Nevadansā economic security. 
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šø Around Minden
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Upcoming Events in
Minden
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ā Featured events ā
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Big Sandy & His Fly-Right Boys Come to Minden ā
CVIC Hall, 1604 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden
7:00 pm
Friday October 9
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Other local events
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Workshop: Minden, October ā
Kids n Horses, Minden
8:00 am -
6th Annual Carson Valley Art Studio Tour & Concert ā
Carson Valley Arts Council, 1572 U.S. Hwy 395 N # A, Minden
10:00 am -
Minden-Tahoe SkyFest ā
Minden-Tahoe Airport, 1146 Airport Road, Minden
10:00 am -
Workshop: Minden, October ā
Kids n Horses, Minden
8:00 am
Saturday October 10
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
š£ Minden Shout Outs!
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š Events Nearby
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Main Street Gardnerville Annual Coffin Races & Fall Festival ā
Main Street, Gardnerville
9:00 am -
Tahoe Club Crawl Spring/Summer 2026 ā
Aleworx Stateline, 31 US-50, Stateline
8:00 pm -
Live Music at Casey\'s ā
Casey's, 212 Elks Point Rd #101, Zephyr Cove
5:00 pm -
NVPCA 2026 Annual Health Care Conference ā
Tahoe Blue Event Center, 75 Hwy 50, Stateline
8:30 am -
Gardnerville Town Board Meeting ā
Town of Gardnerville Administrative Office, 1407 Hwy 395 N, Gardnerville
4:30 pm -
Synod Meeting ā
Zephyr Point Conference Center, PO Box 289 / 660 Hwy 50, Zephyr Cove -
Fab Thirstdays with The Fab Lads ā
The Pink House, 193 Genoa Lane, Genoa
5:00 pm
Saturday October 3
Monday October 5
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Everything..
Staff, Friendly atmosphere, Delicious food, Generous portions , Extensive menu and Superb prices. (Nextdoor Minden)
- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Minden. Apply here.
- Baker Hughes posted a job opening for Shipping/Receiving in Minden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Minden here.
š Nearby News
Gardnerville
- Heritage Park prepares for annual coffin races (recordcourier.com)
- This Nevada Stable Lets Kids As Young As Four Guide A Horse Through An Obstacle Course (takingthekids.com)
Stateline
- A Drive Of Less Than An Hour From Carson City Leads To One Of Nevada's Most Satisfying Burgers (takingthekids.com)
- We all have a stake in Tahoe's roadless areas (tahoedailytribune.com)
- Sky Tavern invites Reno-Tahoe to Party in the Sky (tahoedailytribune.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
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