🌱 Which wrestlers shined at the Douglas “Ground and Pound” in Minden?

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• Which wrestlers shined at the Douglas “Ground and Pound” in Minden?

Also on today's calendar: Carson Valley Pops Concert-Winter Concert and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Sunny and warm, with a high of 63 and low of 19 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Friday: Sunny, temps: high: 56, low: 16.
• Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 57 and low of 20 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• PCHS wrestlers open with dominant performances in Fallon and Douglas (greatbasinsun.com) — Local wrestling fans in Minden saw strong early-season action as Pershing County’s JV boys and varsity girls turned in standout performances at the Douglas “Ground and Pound” Tournament in town. After dominating at the Earl Wilkins Memorial in Fallon, the Mustangs carried that momentum into Minden, with multiple first-, second-, and third-place finishers hinting at impressive roster depth.
   

📸 Around Minden

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Minden

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• DHS Find a Job Friday
  Douglas High School, 1670 NV-88, Minden
  11:45 am

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Carson Valley Pops Concert-Winter Concert
  CVIC Hall , 1604 Esmeralda Ave # 203 , Minden
  6:00 pm
• Three Spectacular Weekends of Holiday Entertainment
  Carson Valley Community Theatre , 1524-1500 County Rd , Minden
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Nicaragua Trio Cupping
  Blind Dog Coffee Lab , 1663 Lucerne St B , Minden
  2:00 pm
• Genoa Country Christmas 2025
  Genoa Town Hall , 2287 Main St , Minden
  6:30 pm

Friday December 26

• DHS Find a Job Friday
  Douglas High School , 1670 NV-88 , Minden
  11:45 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Bluegrass & Olde Tyme Afternoon Jam at Polecat Tavern
  Polecat Tavern , 260 W Winnie Ln , Carson City
  3:30 pm
• Turnpike Troubadours - Wild America Tour
  Tahoe Blue Event Center , 75 Hwy 50 , Stateline
  5:00 pm
• Fab Thirstdays with The Fab Lads — THE PINK HOUSE
  The Pink House , 193 Genoa Ln , Genoa
  5:00 pm
• Turnpike Troubadours
  Tahoe Blue Event Center , 75 Hwy 50 , Stateline
  5:00 pm
• 10am - Watercolor Snowmen Christmas Cards
  1328 U.S. Hwy 395 N , Gardnerville
  6:00 pm
• Open Mic Night at Polecat Tavern
  Polecat Tavern , 260 W Winnie Ln , Carson City
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• On behalf of the Minden Town Board, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who joined us for this year’s Gazebo Lighting.
  Your presence is what makes this tradition so special. Seeing our community gather—families, neighbors, and friends—reminds us of the warmth, spirit,… (Nextdoor )
• Be prepared to leave Inspired and Energized!
  Author/ speaker Molly Dahl will be sharing a personal and engaging story of Growing Through Joy. Following this we will break into smaller groups… (Nextdoor The Springs)

• McDonald's posted a job opening for NV Shift Manager in Minden. Apply here.
• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Minden. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Minden here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gardnerville

• Gardnerville celebration greets Christmas season (recordcourier.com)
• Stormwater utility won't require sewer, water hookups (recordcourier.com)
• Douglas High Special Education Life Skills class involved in community service projects (southtahoenow.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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