December 5, 2003

Charter schools pose unique challenges in rural Minnesota

Tom Robertson - Reporter, Unknown - Speaker, Scott Anderson - Interviewee, Louise Mengelkoch - Interviewee, Rollie Morud - Interviewee, Steve Dess - Interviewee

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Mainstreet Radio's Tom Robertson reports on the debate over charter schools outside of the metro. There are 88 charter schools in Minnesota. While about two-thirds of those are in the Twin Cities, a growing number of charter schools are popping up in greater Minnesota. Supporters say starting charter schools in rural Minnesota is tough and they face resistance from school districts afraid of losing students.

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