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Pajamas “PJ” the possum being held by his owner Sara Plettau in Sept. 2022 in front of the Founders Memorial Library. (Rachel Cormier | Northern Star)

NIU mourns Pajamas the possum’s death

By Kaitlyn Lee-Gordon, News Reporter | September 20, 2023

DeKALB – A cloudy morning reflects the devastating news of Pajamas “PJ” the possum’s passing.  The beloved possum died Thursday after suffering from an unexpected illness the previous week.  Owners Sara Plettau and her partner Leah Zielinski...