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🌱 Patch AM: How many Munster-area grads are choosing Purdue Northwest this year?

Also, don't miss Fall Family Day on the Munster Patch calendar

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Hey there, Munster! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How many Munster-area grads are choosing Purdue Northwest this year?

Also on today's calendar: Fall Family Day and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy with a brief shower, temps: high: 65, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: A couple of showers, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Northwest Indiana families value higher education at Purdue University Northwest (wimsradio.com) — Munster-area high school graduates are enrolling at Purdue University Northwest in record numbers, reflecting strong local confidence in the regional university. PNW reports its second straight year of record retention, with nearly 80% of students from Indiana and expanded on-campus housing and support services aimed at helping Northwest Indiana students persist to graduation.
   

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Ok Munster! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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