Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMINDEN (KSLA) - A 2-year-old was reportedly found unresponsive in a car seat unattended in a home; attempts to revive the child failed The Minden Police Department is investigating the suspicious death of the 2-year-old child who was allegedly left unattended in a car seat at a home on Young Street The child was taken to the hospital in a private car Detectives investigating discovered there were no adults in the home where the child was found They say the car seat’s locking mechanism may have malfunctioned A 10-month-old child was also found unharmed in the home at the time of the incident “We’re awaiting autopsy results and viewing film to make further determinations in this case,” said Minden Police Chief Jared Mclver — A Minden couple is charged after prosecutors say they made two teens dig in the backyard for hours while not allowing them to use the bathroom are each charged in Kearney County Court with two counts of child abuse Court records say between Christmas Day 2024 and April 3 Schmidt-Pradt made two children – aged 15 and 16 refused to let them use the bathroom when needed and allegedly told them she did not want them in the house anymore and threatened to turn them back over to the state A complaint says Schmidt-Pradt also hit the 16-year-old in the head with a Nintendo game controller The complaint also says Schmidt-Pradt refused to allow either of the children access to friends and family and refused to let the 16-year-old eat with the family during meals Randy Pracht is charged with failing to protect the juveniles and allowing Schmidt-Pracht to abuse them Both are set to be arraigned in Kearney County Court at 9 a.m –  One of two children left locked inside car seats in a house with no adult supervision has died no charges have been filed as detectives await the results of an autopsy and other information gathered in their investigation Minden police got a call around mid-morning about a 2-year-old child being found unresponsive in a house on Young Street She was taken to Minden Medical Center and could not be resuscitated McIver said its still early in the investigation but what he’s learned so far is apparently there were no adults in the house at the time the child became unresponsive Detectives are trying to determine who was at the house and when “A lot of fingers are being pointed,” McIver said A second child – 10 months old – also was locked in a car seat McIver said the investigation will include an examination of the child seat the 2-year-old was in and whether it may not have been secured properly or could have malfunctioned Early investigation suggests the car seat locking mechanism may have malfunctioned Local breaking news delivered as it happens News headlines delivered at 7:00 am Monday - Friday News headlines delivered at Noon Monday - Friday News headlines delivered at 4:00 pm Monday - Friday Weather forecast delivered at 9:00 am daily Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: You must be 21 or over to enter this website then you're not old enough to read Breaking Bourbon Official Website Press Release Rye spice | White pepper | Green apple | Honey White grape | Splash of honey | Rye spice | Sweet undertones | Light body Allspice | Green apple | Hint of caramel | Graham cracker easy drinking rye from an up-and-coming estate distillery out of Nevada a large organization that owns wineries in the United States and abroad it was rebranded to Minden Mill Distilling  Minden Mill’s straight rye is an easy drinking affair that’s well rounded and surprisingly sweet and rye spice on the palate are propped up by sweet undertones Estate whiskeys are typically grain-forward with the intent of highlighting the unique terroir of the region Minden Mill’s rye is far from grain-forward instead drinking more like a tried and true rye from an established distillery though they state their mashbill ratio was “designed to highlight the candied orange peel reflective of the Carson Valley terroir.” Interestingly Minden Mill swaps corn for wheat as the secondary grain While corn and wheat are both known for bringing sweet flavors to whiskey the inclusion of wheat seems to have contributed to a more defined undercurrent of sweetness that permeates throughout Minden Mill Straight Rye but the rye spice against this sweetness makes for a rye that skews just slightly from the established norm as a result it remains a fairly straightforward rye whiskey overall — A Minden teen is being held on a $250,000 bond after child pornography was found on his cell phone is charged in Kearney County Court with 12 counts of possession of child pornography – all class 1 misdemeanors An arrest affidavit detailing the case has been sealed but a complaint outlining the charges says between Jan Space had on his cell phone numerous photos and videos of child pornography involving children between the ages of 4 and 10 Space’s next court hearing is set for 9 a.m Screenshot from a security camera that captured people running after shots were fired in a Minden neighborhood Sunday night -- More than 50 shots were fired into a large group of individuals attending a Sunday late-night barbecue on Stone Street and Minden investigators are looking for information from the public to help identify the suspects Police Chief Jared McIver said one person was grazed by a bullet and not seriously wounded No other injuries were reported in the shooting which occurred just before midnight with one entering a young person’s bedroom striking the wall just above where he was sleeping “We have four slender black males driving up and exiting an early 2000s model gray Honda Accord running down the street to the residence and opening fire,” McIver said “Our investigators recovered 53 shell casings from 9MM handguns and one assault type rifle.” head of the MPD Criminal Investigation Division said the incident was caught on security cameras in the area but the license plate was covered by an article of clothing “These thugs have absolutely no regard for human life other than their own,” Smith said “They just opened fire on a group of people that included small children They do this because they’re scared to fight Smith said investigators are looking for information from anyone who may have seen the suspects’ vehicle officers have received little cooperation from individuals at the scene No one who was still on scene gave us any information,” Smith said Investigators believe the shooting could be gang related and they have suspects in mind who have been involved in other incidents McIver said Minden residents should not let the incident cause them to feel uneasy in their neighborhoods We will be bringing them all to justice and our residents should feel safe in all neighborhoods in the city,” he said Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call police headquarters at 318-371-4226 or Lt Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Linda Diane (Rodenburg) Kay was born June 9 1946 at Jennie Edmundson in Council Bluffs She walked to York #9 Country School until 3rd grade when it closed She then went to Underwood Community School until the family moved to Minden Linda finished school at Tri-Center graduating in 1964 Linda worked at McMartin Industries Incorporated of Omaha She then lived with her Aunt Jean in Omaha Nebraska for a year while working at Mutual of Omaha Linda met her love Ronny Kay at dance lessons in Minden She married Ronny one month after he returned from the Army 1967 at the Shelby Methodist Church in Shelby They lived with Ronny's parents on a farm southeast of Minden for  about a year until they moved to the Kay family farm down the road Linda stayed home caring for the children and helping Ronny with the farm and livestock Linda worked as a resident counselor for REM Leadway in Shelby for 14 years until retiring in 2017 Linda had a kind heart and loved her family with all of it She loved caring for her kids and grandkids Linda loved getting together with family during the holidays She loved going on drives with Ronny and eating out with family and friends You could usually catch her and Ronny watching an old western together Linda was a long time Minden Legion Auxiliary Unit 437 member She was a member of the Silver Creek Methodist Church and her and Ronny were part of the Wedded Band Linda enjoyed her time with the ladies in the Friendly Links Club 2025 at Northcrest Living Center in Council Bluffs She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Imogene Rodenburg; her brother Mike Rodenburg Linda is survived by her husband Ronny Kay of Minden Funeral services will be held at Silver Creek United Methodist Church on Friday Memorials are suggested to the Minden American Legion or Silver Creek UMC Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Silver Creek United Methodist Church - Hancock Click to watch This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Determination runs deep for Minden Mayor Kevin Zimmerman His small community in Pottawattamie County about 30 miles outside of the Omaha metro area took a direct hit from a damaging tornado on April 26 Millions of dollars in damage was left in the aftermath we're coming back just as strong as we ever did because there's a lot of houses getting redone," he said "There's gonna be more people moving back in here mid-summer.” Zimmerman estimated that about 100 of the town’s 600 residents were originally forced to leave due to a lack of housing after the storm and it's actually making the town look pretty cool," Zimmerman said Finding the money to rebuild has been tough because Zimmerman said many people were underinsured I was about 60% insured on everything," Zimmerman said The town currently relies on a temporary wastewater treatment plant to get by while officials work to raise the $3.5 million needed for a new facility about a million or so short on our water plant," Zimmerman added “There's just a massive amount of money that's needed to do all this,” Zimmerman said The list of things that still have to be addressed extends past the necessities for homeowners Plans still need to be drafted for a new community center Many essential businesses are no longer there He said out of about of 26 to 28 businesses but I think they’re working on bringing it back,” he said While Zimmerman hasn’t calculated the total cost of the devastation he is heartened to see signs of nature’s renewal and it's starting to green up," Zimmerman said Minden weathered another damaging tornado that swept through in 1976 when Zimmerman was 10 years old They pretty much all rebuilt,” he recalled “But this storm was worse because buildings were just gone and I’m driving around looking at property I’ve seen thousands of times Zimmerman's outlook on severe weather shifted after living through a second “We used to sit in the garage and watch storms roll by," Zimmerman said I'm in the basement hanging onto our loved ones (KSLA) — Minden manufacturing company Fibrebond announced Tuesday (March 11) that it has entered an agreement to sell to Eaton Corp has manufactured electrical modules that power data centers industrial sectors and utility sectors since 1982 It transports the modules to infrastructure projects throughout the country President and CEO Graham Walker said the acquisition is a result of their growth “Our customers build at a scale we did not foresee even a few years ago Our team has kept up with the growth while retooling for even greater scale our customers value the delivery and cost certainty Fibrebond brings to their sophisticated projects.” Eaton is a power management company that makes products for data centers “Eaton’s acquisition of Fibrebond is a testament to the strength and success of homegrown companies in North Louisiana,” said Justyn Dixon president & CEO of North Louisiana Economic Partnership “Eaton’s decision recognizes that companies thrive in this region and that it is a strategic location with the assets to support the construction of advanced technology products needed by mission-critical facilities such as data centers We look forward to working with Eaton to build on this momentum and drive continued growth Fibrebond is expected to complete a $150 million expansion later this year we understand that credibility and trust empower our relationships with our customers our employee team and our supplier partners,” Walker said “Not every company shares our values; but since 2015 Eaton has been a customer that honored their commitments We are confident that Eaton will carry our vision forward and create new opportunities for the Fibrebond team and our community.” the Fibrebond leadership team will remain with the business and the company will continue operating in Minden a small southwest Iowa town home to approximately 600 people was one of the hardest hit by the April 26th tornadoes About half the town’s homes were destroyed 3 News Now's Zach Williamson was there the next morning where he found it continues to come back bigger and better BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:“It’s a nice little town quiet town,” Minden Mayor Kevin Zimmerman said “Oh we’re resilient,” Mayor Zimmerman continued “This is the room we were in when the tornado hit,” Minden resident Tracy Wohlhutter told us “Everything had to be taken out and really started from the studs and rebuilt back.” Sara and Kyle Arnold’s family just moved back into their new the details of building a house that you never wanted to build or ever thought you’d be building Kyle wasn’t with his family the day of the storm this time was like all the others," he said “I called her and tried texting a bunch of people driving over light poles and through yards to get to his family and neighbors I knew it was coming for our side of town." The tornado ripped through the heart of Minden and I think there was only like four still running,” Mayor Zimmerman told us One of the businesses that was able to remain open throughout – countryside market – the grocery store here in Minden Where I'm standing right now used to be where the pharmacy sat The pharmacy and the town’s doctor are now gone and the closest pharmacy is more than 20 miles away from Minden But most of the businesses in town are building back It was just a big wad of metal when we got in here.” He hopes to be working from his shop again by the Fourth of July people were starting to come to work here in Minden — that’s a huge thing for a small community to have a business like that,” Sara Arnold said Community Club Board Member Julie McDermott showed us where it used to be “This was our store room off the kitchen.” “The plan is to rebuild and hopefully make it better than what it was.” It’s been an extremely challenging year for the small town that was one of the most powerful things I’ve ever seen,” I replied "Still brings tears to my eyes when I watch it.” “And that’s what small towns are all about," Wohlhutter added People rallying together and making it happen.” Not just building back but also building new Mayor Zimmerman was excited to tell us about new housing in Minden with the additions of duplexes and quadplexes Neighbors plan to gather at the town’s park on the one year anniversary Saturday for a barbecue Nothing flashy planned – just simply enjoying one another’s company Official Website Minden Mill Distilling is an estate distillery located in Minden The mill in which the distillery is located has a long and storied past Its main operation ended in the late 1960s and was named to the National Register of Historic Places After failed attempts to use it for other purposes his son Christopher took over ownership of all his business interests.‍‍From 2015 to 2019 the younger Bently spent an estimated $100 million converting the former Minden Flour Mill into Bently Heritage Distillery The distillery closed in March 2022 and was put up for sale in May 2022 Las Vegas Golden Knights pro hockey team owner Bill Foley purchased the distillery for approximately $12 million and reopened it.‍‍Starting in August 2023 distilling operations were conducted by Master Distiller Joe O’Sullivan He was previously the master distiller for Clear Creek Distillery and Hood River Distillers Though the distillery makes bourbon and rye they are particularly keen on American single malts as O’Sullivan apprenticed under Steve McCarthy who is widely recognized as the pioneer of American single malt pleasing scents of dried cherry and fresh oatmeal the aroma surprisingly lacks any hints of youth Additional scents of light oak and vanilla are present along with the faintest hint of cinnamon powder While the dried cherry and oatmeal notes are most prominent as they are delivered with just enough oomph to be pleasing without being overpowering The midpoint brings about more traditional flavors of oak along with vanilla-frosted yellow cake in tow It delivers these flavors with a surprisingly thin mouthfeel for a 94 proof bourbon but the thinness takes away from the overall delivery and holds it back from being more effective A gentle burst of baking and rye spices kicks things off Dry oak and leather follow along with a simmering spice-fueled heat as the finish stops almost as soon as it starts the finish seems like it has more potential but just stops short of reaching the next level doesn’t translate to a noticeably different tasting bourbon The opening aroma shows promise of taking this whiskey on a path normally not seen the palate and finish don’t drive it in that direction Future iterations may showcase more of the unique distillation traits employed but for now the resulting sip doesn’t tell the unique journey it took to get here Craft distilleries are usually known for pricing their products higher than more well-established distilleries Minden Mill Bourbon follows this same path as others when you take into account that the whiskey is 100% estate-distilled and one of the least expensive estate-distilled products you can purchase the price being asked becomes more justified will only care so much about its estate distilled label instead honing in more on the resulting whiskey in the bottle Taking into account the lighter sip delivered in conjunction with its estate-distilled qualification results in Minden Mill Bourbon’s MSRP being a fair asking price One of the few estate distilleries in the country Minden Mill Bourbon delivers an easy-to-enjoy sip but what it will taste like in the future is anyone’s guess Minden Mill Bourbon is a whiskey that has a lot of interesting history behind it The distillery that the Bently’s started now is owned and being guided by Foley Family Wines & Spirits This means Master Distiller Joe O’Sullivan may yet still make his mark on the brand and the whiskeys they produce It will be interesting to follow the progression as the old stock dwindles and the new distillate overseen by O’Sullivan eventually makes it to market in a few years the bourbon that is being bottled delivers a light though its lightness is also what makes it have a hard time differentiating itself in the marketplace Apr 13, 2025 8:00 PM EDTAmerican single malt whiskey is an exciting new category—sort of The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) only got around to recognizing it as an official category last December but distillers started producing the style in the 1990s Bottles of American Single Malt by pioneers like Westland and St George have been hiding in plain sight next to bourbons and ryes on shelves for decades waiting to be plucked from the shelves by those in the know having its own category makes the style feel fresh making it an ideal time for the uninitiated to go exploring and find a new favorite Minden Mill Distilling brought their first-ever American single malt to the market a couple of weeks before the TTB ruling It immediately established itself as a heavyweight within the fledgling category especially since Minden Mill isn’t a well-known commodity in whiskey circles just yet Diving into its story offers some justification for such claims Minden Mill opened its doors in 2019 as a single estate distillery that leans hard into the “grain-to-glass” philosophy It grows all its own grain on land located less than three miles away from its state-of-the-art downtown Minden facility.  further lending credence to their professed sustainable ethos Want the latest whiskey news, deals, and reviews? Sign up for the Whiskey Wednesday newsletter. This obviously is nothing but fancy feel-good fluff if the whiskey stinks. Thankfully, it most certainly does not. Like all American single malts, Minden Mill’s bottle is distilled from 100-percent malted barley. It’s also aged for five years in oloroso sherry, ex-bourbon barrels and it becomes clear it was aging the juice onsite since it officially opened its doors in 2019 In an industry where the temptation to fast-track bottles to market constantly persists particularly when it comes to a dabbling in a whiskey category that didn’t technically exist in the eyes of government regulation Minden Mill's deliberate approach paid off handsomely Charming hints of stone fruit and candied citrus pop on the nose surrounded by subtle barrel notes of oak and vanilla where a distinctive clove doesn’t just jump out at you few flavor notes have reduced my vocabulary to a sputtering hodgepodge of non-sequiturs and curse words The clove’s bold presence did just that when I first tasted it at the distillery the week before it launched Its intense bittersweet flavor lingers substantially before transitioning to a warm subtle snap of nutmeg and baking spice that lengthens with each recurring sip without overstaying its welcome Notes of sherry cask-induced almond carry the whiskey to a toasty lingering finish Since Minden Mill American Single Malt just launched in November it may be a little tough to find in the wild right now it's available for online purchase through its website and explore a delightful new expression from a newly recognized category.  His work can be found in several publications – Minden High School hosted a triangular on Tuesday with Holdrege and Kearney High JV competing © 2025 Nebraska Rural Radio Association. 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Copyright Information Website ©2025 Nebraska Rural Radio Association | All rights reserved. | Website developed by Hollman Media you will be automatically redirected here whenever you go to https://ruralradio.com you can click the "Clear home" link in the footer of the site Iowa (KMTV) — A federal grant for disaster recovery will help Minden develop six affordable housing units with help from Habitat for Humanity and a Neola-based builder Habitat for Humanity: “Affordable housing is so necessary.” As Minden continues to rebuild following April's tornadoes six new affordable housing units will be constructed on this block I'm Southwest Iowa Neighborhood Reporter Katrina Markel I'm here because the community recently announced it's getting federal funding to help make this new neighborhood a reality Mayor Kevin Zimmerman: "We got a lot of homes that are getting either framed out or finished up." the last time I met with Minden mayor Kevin Zimmerman the town announced it was awarded more than a million dollars in federal money to build six new duplex units “Minden has proven to be a very resilient community and we are just happy to be part of the long-term rebuilding,” said Blake Johnson Habitat for Humanity of Council Bluffs Executive Director Blake Johnson told me neighbors asked if federal budget cuts will affect this project He says the money was already distributed to the state Habitat and a Neola-based builder will use it to develop land purchased by the city and the homes will sell for $175,000 “The budget to actually build them is quite a bit higher than that But that’s where that grant comes in,” Johnson said The town lost population and businesses after the storm and there was already a housing shortage in Pottawattamie County "We got people that live in Omaha and drive to Minden to work And we've got people who live in Minden and drive to Omaha to work," said the mayor He thinks it will attract young professionals or downsizing seniors There are income requirements: families can have no more than 80% of the median household income for the area a family of four with an income of $87,000 would qualify “Creating affordable housing is for everybody A memorial service celebrating the life of Martha Blanche Alexander will be held Saturday at First Baptist Church West Chapel in Minden Inurnment will follow at Gardens of Memory in Minden Louisiana and went to be with the Lord on February 20 Martha was an active member of the First Baptist Church Minden where she was worked many years with Bible School and also helped getting the Ichter Missionary Home ready She retired in 1998 from Minden Bank and Trust after 40 years of service she worked at Minden Medical Center and as a bookkeeper for various companies Her greatest joys in life were her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her son Todd Alexander; father Blanche Gresham Hollis Butterfield and stepfather Mary Francis Hollis Carpenter and Helen Hollis Hall Bill Alexander (Mary Lynn) of Youngsville; daughter-in-law Jennifer Alexander Fontenot (Patrick) of Youngsville Brittany Alexander Parsons (Sean) of Gypsum and Tiffani Patterson of Minden; great-granddaughters Lauren and Lillian Fontenot of Youngsville Press Release Butterscotch | Dried mixed fruit | Fresh straw | Light apricot | Burnt sugar | Brown butter | White peppercorn Leather | Dry red wine | Light malted barley Subtle rye spice | Dry baking spices | Subtle red fruits | Malt | Short A 5 year old American single malt aged in oloroso sherry and American oak casks that results in a unique tasting sip When owner Don Bently died and his son Christopher took over ownership 4 years and an estimated $100 million later he restored the property and created Bently Heritage Distillery and the distillery closed in early 2022 and was put up for sale Las Vegas Golden Knights pro hockey team owner Bill Foley then purchased the distillery in May 2023 for $12 million and reopened it Though the distillery also makes bourbon and rye who is widely recognized as the pioneer of American single malt.Minden Mill American Single Malt features a 5 year age statement which makes it some of the earliest whiskey Minden Mill distilled when they opened This also means it wasn’t distilled by O’Sullivan but some of its aging and blending were overseen by him Minden Mill American Single Malt is unique as it was distilled using a Forsyth still and was made with 100% estate-grown barley that is malted on site It was also aged in a mix of oloroso sherry and American oak casks.The result is Minden Mill American Single Malt has more going on with it than many new single malts hitting the market giving the whiskey a noticeable dried mixed fruit note throughout It’s also drier than many American single malts and remains quite malt-forward resulting in tasting a little rough around the edges Yet there is something unique tasting going on with this whiskey that is absent from other American single malts With some additional finetuning from O’Sullivan I’m curious what the future holds for this American single malt brand at Rose Neath Funeral Home Chapel in Minden Louisiana and went to be with the Lord on January 31 He loved his family dearly and always would call each one to let them know Sitting in his favorite chair cheering them on and calling out the refs and the wrong plays was very normal around our house he even went to training camp with the Atlanta Braves in Florida and worked out with Hank Aaron he went to coaching and loved every minute of it he coached his kids and many young boys in Minden he followed and supported his kids and grand kids where ever they played and loved every minute of cheering them on---now we cheer you on to your heavenly home Jerry Shaffer and Randy Shaffer both of Minden; grandchildren 100% Estate Made American Single Malt Whiskey Showcases Nevada's High Desert Terroir and Fine Single Malt Tradition MINDEN, Nev., April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Minden Mill Distilling announces the release of its Minden Mill American Single Malt Whiskey as American Single Malt is established as an official and distinct U.S Crafted from only local ingredients at its state-of-the-art distillery nestled along the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Nevada's high desert Minden Mill American Single Malt is a reflection of this unique terroir and the whiskey making skill of Master Distiller Joe O'Sullivan As a member of the Estate Whiskey Alliance and a holder of a Nevada estate distillery license Minden Mill produces "ground-to-glass" whiskeys Minden Mill American Single Malt is made from 100% estate-grown barley and the water is sourced from Minden Mill's onsite well just 50 steps from the distillery's front door which is fed by snowpack from the Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe That crystal-clear water is filtered for years through hard making it some of the purest water in the world "The subtle exploration of flavor based on regional differences is what made Scotch Whisky so compelling to consumers and we can replicate that experience in Nevada with Minden Mill American Single Malt." "Minden Mill has the unique opportunity to help introduce the U.S consumer to the American Single Malt Whiskey category," Minden Mill Master Distiller Joe O'Sullivan shared "This is a true representation of a single estate whiskey highlighting the unique terroir of Nevada's high desert and the extreme Sierra Nevada temperaments - from very short growing seasons to the scorching summer days and brutally cold nights The subtle exploration of flavor based on regional differences is what made Scotch Whisky so compelling to consumers and we can replicate that experience in Minden with American Single Malt." Minden Mill American Single Malt is distilled in dual all-copper Forsyth stills hammered by hand in Speyside The fourth-generation family-owned coppersmiths are known for their high quality and respect for the tradition and heritage of fine single malt Scotch production Rather than using the steam commonly used to heat stills in most American whiskey production Minden Mill's cutting-edge heating systems use a thermal oil-heated calandria at the bottom of the stripping and spirit stills to reach higher temperatures than steam This replicates the flavors of direct-fire distillation creating a complex and exceptionally balanced flavor profile Minden Mill also implements a unique barrel aging process for the Nevada high desert climate The whiskey is aged for five years in a barrel regime of Oloroso sherry along with re-charred wine and sherry butts in climate-controlled Rickhouses The Rickhouses are intentionally calibrated to mimic the temperature and humidity of Speyside Scotland - a nod to traditional single malt Scotch whisky aging methods Thanks to the exceptionally low humidity of the Nevada region this careful temperature control ensures the proper expansion and contraction into the wood along with well-defined evaporation levels to condense the rich flavors of the whiskey A member of the American Single Malt Whiskey Commission Joe was an integral part of the efforts which led to the 2025 TTB ruling which established standards for American Single Malt Whiskey Non-chill filtered and bottled at 94 proof Minden Mill American Single Malt Whiskey offers aromas of fig complemented by notes of almond and light tobacco leaf The palate features rich caramel and dried cherry notes that mingle with fruit compote finishing with a luxurious mouthfeel and notes of cherry tobacco and light nutmeg allspice Minden Mill American Single Malt Whiskey is available nationally with an SRP of $60 and online at mindenmill.com. The Minden Mill portfolio also includes a Nevada Straight Bourbon Whiskey and a Nevada Straight Rye Whiskey which are made on the estate Images can be found Images | Foley Family Wines & Spirits (ffws.com) Dave Karraker, Foley Family Wines & Spirits, 1 4157100245, [email protected], https://ffws.com/ Do not sell or share my personal information: Everything that could go wrong for the Calvary boys basketball team did go wrong early in Friday’s LHSAA Select Division III quarterfinal contest against Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy at Calvary a lack of intensity and the inability to control the backboards against a smaller opponent translated into the visiting Tigers hanging close to the top-seeded Cavaliers When LRCA scored with less than 10 seconds remaining in the first quarter The Tigers had all the momentum and a three-point lead But then TJ Jamison happened in a big way drained a runner from the LRCA side of midcourt as the halftime buzzer sounded vaulting Calvary toward a 72-45 victory TOP RATED: Here's how Calvary sophomore TJ Jamison became the country’s top-rated point guard “We started off with energy but it kinda died down,” said Jamison who scored 14 points with five rebounds and five assists ‘we’re gonna get energy in the second quarter,’ and we came out with a lot of energy.” hit four 3-pointers and a pair of twos over the second and third quarters to lead the way with 22 points Calvary (27-3) advances to play Rosepine (28-3) at 6:15 p.m Tuesday in Lake Charles’ Burton Coliseum in the state tournament We’re coming back in the morning to practice and get ready.” 4 TRANSFERS: Bossier High nets four quality basketball transfers but the LHSAA puts two on hold Franklin Parish 44: The Crimson Tide (22-3) rolled into the LHSAA Non-Select Division II semifinals behind 17 points from Darnell Morris and 13 from Cameron Parker Minden will meet District 1-4A foe Bossier at 2:45 p.m Huntington 50: The Raiders (23-9) came close to advancing to the LHSAA Select Division I semifinals behind 19 points from sophomore Antonio Williams Westlake 59: The Bulldogs (26-5) got balanced scoring from Collin Stafford (16 points) Demarche Newton (14) and Jomello McDonald (12) to advance to the Non-Select Division III semifinals Covington 62: NCHS (25-5) is the only Northwest Louisiana team to advance to the LHSAA Non-Select Division I semifinals Ellender 58: The Bearkats (20-10) advance in the LHSAA Non-Select Division II will meet District 1-4A foe Minden (22-3) at 2:45 p.m Kerel Dean nailed a double-double with 24 points and 18 rebounds while TJ Bunnery added 18 points and 14 boards Lakeview 46: The Gators lost despite 16 points Jimmy Watson covers Louisiana sports for the USA TODAY Network Email him at jwatson@shreveporttimes.com and follow him on Twitter @JimmyWatson6 An incredible performance by Bossier’s TJ Bunnery vaulted the Bossier Bearkats into their home away from home — an LHSAA state championship game — after getting past Minden 51-35 Thursday afternoon in the LHSAA Non-Select Division II semifinal contest in Lake Charles’ Burton Coliseum Bunnery collected a double-double of 18 rebounds and 10 points to give the Bearkats (22-10) a chance at a second state title in three years after a stunning reversal of their 2024-25 season Bossier was 6-10 with no clear vision of what the team needed to do near the start of the new year “It really feels good based on where we came from,” coach Justin Collins said but these guys kept fighting and let other things take care of themselves.” The Bearkats will play the winner between Wossman and Brusly at 6 p.m Minden (24-4) saw a stellar season come to an end after getting outrebounded 46-33 by the Bearkats and we didn’t,” Minden coach Jacob Brown said “We were 2 for 9 at the free-throw line and Bossier was 21 for 30 Kameron Davenport led Bossier with 15 points while Kerel Dean Woods added 14 Darnell Morris turned in a double-double for the Crimson Tide with 15 points and 11 boards “We jumped out quick and guarded extremely well,” Collins said but our experience of having been there helped.” The Bearkats won previous state titles under Nick Bohanan (2020) and Jeremiah Williams (2011 and 2016) with five runner-up finishes since 2005 — Kearney County is exploring options to repair the dome of its iconic courthouse a structure over 100 years old and listed on the National Register of Historic Places a symbol of the city and the site of their Christmas light display during the holidays is in need of restoration due to rust and weather damage "It's kind of our identity," said Kearney County Assessor Jennifer Pittner Principal preservation architect Jerry Berggren "I don't see the tower collapsing on its own weight but what I'm more fearful of is without a solid connection at the at the dome itself to the rest of the tower suffering wind damage to potentially tipping it over," he said Building and Ground Supervisor Craig Lupkes emphasized the desire to maintain the dome's current appearance but acknowledged the need for financial resources two courthouses have undergone similar repairs A courthouse in Seward County had to repair their dome and they did so in 2021 without altering the design substantially a courthouse in Iowa had to remove the dome for their courthouse Lupkes said that they are against removing the dome in Minden but acknowledged that the possibility was raised in the event that they couldn't secure enough funding "It is an option that has been put out and it's not an option that we want to pursue I think that would be last resort," Lupkes said regarding the possibility of removing the dome The project could cost up to $18.3 million according to early estimates and while the county is beginning to explore grants public fundraising may be necessary in the future Pittner stressed the importance of preserving the dome's holiday light display Securing funding is expected to take years and the timeline for repairs remains uncertain Berggren assured that the county and its architects are committed to the restoration "We've brought in the best experts we we can find just simply because the structure is absolutely unique we're doing everything we can to to help preserve this one and keep it in good shape for the next century or so," he said 100% Estate Made American Single Malt Whiskey Showcases Nevada’s High Desert Terroir and Fine Single Malt Tradition MINDEN, NV (April 17, 2025)  –  Minden Mill Distilling announces the release of its Minden Mill American Single Malt Whiskey as American Single Malt is established as an official and distinct U.S Crafted from only local ingredients at its state-of-the-art distillery nestled along the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Nevada’s high desert Minden Mill American Single Malt is a reflection of this unique terroir and the whiskey making skill of Master Distiller Joe O’Sullivan Minden Mill produces “ground-to-glass” whiskeys and the water is sourced from Minden Mill’s onsite well just 50 steps from the distillery’s front door “Minden Mill has the unique opportunity to help introduce the U.S consumer to the American Single Malt Whiskey category,” Minden Mill Master Distiller Joe O’Sullivan shared “This is a true representation of a single estate whiskey highlighting the unique terroir of Nevada’s high desert and the extreme Sierra Nevada temperaments – from very short growing seasons to the scorching summer days and brutally cold nights and we can replicate that experience in Minden with American Single Malt.” The fourth-generation family-owned coppersmiths are known for their high quality and respect for the tradition and heritage of fine single malt Scotch production. Rather than using the steam commonly used to heat stills in most American whiskey production Minden Mill’s cutting-edge heating systems use a thermal oil-heated calandria at the bottom of the stripping and spirit stills to reach higher temperatures than steam along with re-charred wine and sherry butts in climate-controlled Rickhouses Scotland – a nod to traditional single malt Scotch whisky aging methods Thanks to the exceptionally low humidity of the Nevada region the “godfather” of American Single Malt during the category’s foundational period Joe was an integral part of the efforts which led to the 2025 TTB ruling which established standards for American Single Malt Whiskey Tasting Notes:Non-chill filtered and bottled at 94 proof Minden Mill American Single Malt Whiskey is available nationally with an SRP of $60 and online at mindenmill.com.  The Minden Mill portfolio also includes a Nevada Straight Bourbon Whiskey and a Nevada Straight Rye Whiskey which are made on the estate Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" © 2007 - 2025 | Wine Industry Network LLC. 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(KSLA)— A small explosion occurred about 7 a.m 30) at the Goex Industries LLC plant at the Louisiana National Guard’s Camp Minden home of the former Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office confirmed the explosion and said Louisiana State Police (LSP) is taking over the investigation Bossier Fire District 1 responded to the site and reported no injuries and no serious damage all employees in the facility have been evacuated the Louisiana State Police Hazardous Materials Hotline received a notification from Goex Industries LLC regarding an explosion that occurred at their facility on Camp Minden (Webster Parish) The incident necessitated an evacuation of the facility The Louisiana State Police Emergency Services Unit promptly responded to the scene and confirmed the occurrence of the explosion there is no indication of any threat to public safety and the incident has been contained within the perimeter of the facility The Louisiana State Police is actively investigating the matter and further details will be released as they become available.” This is the third time in the past 12 years that an explosion has occurred at Camp Minden. At least one of those was at Goex. It occurred in June 2021 A much larger explosion rocked the countryside the night of Oct. 15, 2012. It occurred while the facility was operated by Explo Systems Inc. and led to the discovery of nearly 16 million of pounds of improperly stored M6 artillery propellant and spurred a lengthy investigation and indictments [RELATED: Explosion reported at black powder facility at Camp Minden] Model rocket maker Estes Energetic acquired the Goex brand in February 2022 and soon after restarted black powder production, Guns.com reports In April, Goex committed to invest $7.2 million to lease and improve a state-owned 30,000-square-foot building on the Bossier Parish side of Camp Minden that has been vacant for more than a decade State officials said this will lead to 51 new jobs in the area while Goex retains 22 current positions at its Louisiana operations “Estes Energetics is excited to continue growing its role in the U.S critical chemicals industrial base in partnership with the Department of Defense and state of Louisiana,” Karl Kulling “We are expanding our Camp Minden operations black powder plant which is well suited to this type of work.” Goex was awarded an $8.6 million contract with the U.S Army Corps of Engineers to modernize the facility at Camp Minden Bids were solicited via the internet and only one was received Work on the part of the plant funded by the Army Corp of Engineers contract is estimated to be completed by Aug the Camp Minden facility will manufacture potassium nitrate potassium perchlorate and potassium sulfate These compounds are critical for Defense purposes and for use in other industries