🌱 How NICC students living at Luther are reshaping campus life in Decorah
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In today's newsletter:
- How NICC students living at Luther are reshaping campus life in Decorah
- Meet the Northfield athletes choosing Luther College in Decorah next year
Also on today's calendar: Ultra Mega Mega.
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- Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 71 and low of 43 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 71, low: 53.
- Friday: A morning shower in places, with a high of 86 and low of 54 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Two colleges, one community: How a shared vision is redefining the NICC student experience (wcfcourier.com) — NICC students can now live on Luther College’s Decorah campus, blending hands-on training in Calmar with a full residential experience in town. Flexible housing and meal plans support demanding technical schedules while opening access to campus activities, friendships, and the wider Decorah community. Some students say the experience is so positive they’re considering settling here permanently. 
• Northfield student-athletes sign commitment letters to play at the college level (southernminn.com) — Two Northfield High School swimmers, Emma Carlson and Ella Holleran, are headed to Luther College in Decorah, joining 19 classmates committing to compete in college sports. The signing ceremony celebrated Raider athletes moving on to programs across the Midwest and beyond, from wrestling and basketball to soccer and lacrosse. It highlights how regional colleges, including Luther, are drawing talent from nearby communities.
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Preschool Graduation
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