DWU to observe Thanksgiving holiday

Dakota Wesleyan University will close its offices Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 26–28, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular operating hours will resume Monday, Dec. 1.

By Julie Brookbank November 17, 2025 2:57 pm

MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) Dakota Wesleyan University announces that offices will be closed Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 26-28, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Regular office hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. will resume on Monday, Dec. 1.

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