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🌱 What’s driving Dakota Wesleyan’s enrollment growth in Mitchell this year?

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Good morning Mitchell! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's driving Dakota Wesleyan's enrollment growth in Mitchell this year?
  • How Mitchell's new Habitat ReStore could cut your home repair costs
  • Are you routing your sump pump the way Mitchell requires?

Also on today's calendar: Palace City 8 Ball Open and 9 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Not as warm with some sun, with a high of 65 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 49.
  • Saturday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 70 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dakota Wesleyan University reports increased enrollment (ksfy.com) — Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell has grown enrollment by 3 percent this year, reaching 917 students. Leaders credit partnerships with the Mitchell School District, expanded nursing programs, and flexible adult and online options that keep more learners studying in Mitchell while also drawing students from across the region.
   

2. Mitchell's new Habitat ReStore turns 'missed opportunities' into a new housing resource (mitchellrepublic.com) — Mitchell Regional Habitat for Humanity is opening a new ReStore at 1006 N. Commerce St., giving residents a place to donate and buy discounted building materials and household items. The shop will support Habitat's housing work in Davison and Hanson counties, partner with Mitchell Tech students on repairs, and initially operate Thursday through Sunday with limited hours to keep costs low.
   

3. Mitchell Reminds Residents to Check Sump Pumps and Keep Discharge Out of Sewer System (mitchellnow.com) — Mitchell residents are being urged to check their sump pumps and make sure discharge goes toward the curb, not into floor drains or the sanitary sewer. The city warns that improper connections can cause neighborhood sewer backups and violate municipal code, and invites anyone unsure about their setup to call the Mitchell Wastewater Department for guidance.
   

4. Upcoming Corn Palace mural makeover comes with quality controls (mitchellrepublic.com) — Mitchell's Corn Palace is gearing up for a new round of murals, with the city council approving a contract aimed at improving installation quality and removing visible white undercoats. Work is scheduled to start in early October and wrap by late November, letting residents and visitors watch the transition from the current "250 Years of America" designs to the 2027 safari theme.
   

5. Best private high schools in South Dakota (voiceofalexandria.com) — Two Mitchell schools make this statewide list of top private high schools, with Abbott House and Mitchell Christian School both highlighted for their enrollment and student-teacher ratios. The ranking, based on Niche's 2027 data, lets local families compare Mitchell options with other South Dakota private schools on academics, size, and overall grades when considering where their teens might thrive.
   

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  • Repairs and water damaged roof specialist.
    Don't replace it just repair restore it. Call me 605.601 2536 and get it repaired right affordablly and quickly. (Nextdoor Mitchell)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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