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🌱 How two BYU–Idaho students are reshaping Rexburg’s thrifting scene

Rexburg, Idaho Patch AM: a 5 min read

Cheers Rexburg! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How two BYU–Idaho students are reshaping Rexburg’s thrifting scene
  • What a Rexburg dentist learned far from home—and brings back
  • What investigators say about the deadly Highway 33 crash near Rexburg

Also on today's calendar: MH1 Choir Practice and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: How long is a minute? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Idaho election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Rain; foggy in the morning, with a high of 52 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 55, low: 31.
  • Sunday: Sunny much of the time, with a high of 57 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Depop comes to Rexburg (byuiscroll.org) — Rexburg students may soon see more Depop-fueled flea markets and listing parties on and around campus as two BYU–Idaho ambassadors work to grow secondhand selling locally. They’re tapping into Rexburg’s strong thrifting culture to help broke college students turn extra clothes into cash while keeping fashion more sustainable and circular.
   

2. Rexburg dentist finds lasting lessons in humanitarian service (byui.edu) — A Rexburg dentist, Dr. Mike Larsen of Apple Tree Dental, shares how humanitarian trips to South America and refugee communities have deepened his commitment to serving patients back home. He describes treating people in remote villages with limited tools, witnessing families facing displacement, and returning with a stronger appreciation for the access to dental care that Rexburg residents often take for granted.
   

3. Two local men killed in crashes less than 48 hours apart (idahopress.com) — A Jefferson County man died early Monday in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 33 near Rexburg, despite life-saving efforts from first responders. Less than two days later, a 30-year-old Idaho Falls man was killed in a separate wreck north of Idaho Falls, with both crashes still under investigation by local law enforcement agencies.
   

4. AAA gas report (clearwatertribune.com) — Rexburg drivers are paying about $4.93 per gallon for regular gas as Idaho remains among the most expensive states for fuel. AAA says prices have dipped slightly from last week, but volatile crude oil costs and global conflicts could quickly push pump prices higher again across the state.
   

5. STATE HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER TOURNAMENTS: A familiar feeling as area schools open at state (cdapress.com) — Madison High School of Rexburg gets a brief spotlight here as Coeur d’Alene’s girls team advanced to the state soccer tournament by beating Madison in a tough play-in match after a long road trip. The rest of the story previews statewide boys and girls brackets, seedings, and matchups, giving Rexburg fans context on how their local program fits into the bigger state picture.
   

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Other local events
    Sunday October 25
  • MH1 Choir Practice →
    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 315 Gary Drive, Rexburg
    2:30 pm
    • Monday October 26
  • READY! for Kindergarten - Ages 3-5 | MATH WORKSHOP
    Madison District #321 Rexburg, ID 83440
    10:00 am
    • Tuesday October 27
  • Buckner Business Innovation Summit
    Mountain America Center, 1690 Event Center Drive, Idaho Falls
    8:30 am
    • Wednesday October 28
  • MADISON CARES EDUCATION SERIES: "The 4D Roadmap - Creating a Vision
    Madison Cares, ECEC Modular Site, 2413 N 3000 W, Rexburg
    9:00 am
    • Thursday October 29
  • "STAY 2 PLAY" Community Play Group
    Madison Cares, ECEC Modular Site, 2413 N 3000 W, Rexburg
    1:00 pm
    • Friday October 30
  • Wizards at Hemming Village →
    Hemming Village, Rexburg
    4:00 pm
    • Monday November 2
  • READY! for Kindergarten - Ages 3-5 | SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WORKSHOP
    Madison District #321 Rexburg, ID 83440
    10:00 am
    • Tuesday November 3
  • Business Education Series
    Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce, 167 W Main St, Rexburg
    4:00 pm

📣 Rexburg Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Monday October 26
  • READY! for Kindergarten - Ages 3-5 | MATH WORKSHOP
    Madison District #321 Rexburg, ID 83440
    10:00 am
    • Tuesday October 27
  • Buckner Business Innovation Summit
    Mountain America Center, 1690 Event Center Drive, Idaho Falls
    8:30 am
    • Wednesday October 28
  • MADISON CARES EDUCATION SERIES: "The 4D Roadmap - Creating a Vision
    Madison Cares, ECEC Modular Site, 2413 N 3000 W, Rexburg
    9:00 am

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How long is a minute?" — It depends what side of the door you are on. (Thank you Richard E. for sending it in!)
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