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🌱 Patch AM: More Munster grads are choosing Purdue Northwest—here’s what’s driving it

Also check out Paws in the Park benefitting Humane Indiana on the Munster Patch calendar

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

In today's newsletter:

  • More Munster grads are choosing Purdue Northwest—here's what's driving it

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Fall Warehouse Sale and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a shower or two, temps: high: 76, low: 64.
  • Friday: Mainly cloudy and humid, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Northwest Indiana families value higher education at Purdue University Northwest (greatnews.life) — Purdue University Northwest reports record second-year retention and growing enrollment, with especially strong numbers from high schools in Munster and other nearby communities. Nearly 80% of students are Indiana residents, and thousands of local teens are already earning dual credit, tying Munster families more closely to affordable degree pathways and the region's evolving workforce needs.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found on Kennedy and 45th Highland IN
    Silky Terrior- very friendly please call 219-281-0881 (Nextdoor Fairmeadow)
  • Globe Life posted a job opening for Life Insurance Sales Representative in Griffith. Apply here.
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for LEAD TEAM MEMBER FT - pOpshelf - 21 and older only in Schererville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Munster here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • QPD Blotter: Week of September 6-September 12 (whig.com)

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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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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