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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:

  • Why did Munster's power stay off so long after the derecho?

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

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 73, low: 65.
  • Tuesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mrvan Requests Federal Investigation into NWI Power Outages (wimsradio.com) — Munster was among the hardest-hit communities in August's derecho, with residents facing some of the longest power outages in NIPSCO's territory. Now Rep. Frank Mrvan is urging federal regulators to investigate why restoration took so long, how NIPSCO prepared and responded, and whether billions in recent grid investments actually improved reliability for Munster and the rest of Northwest Indiana.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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