Campaign 2008

About half of school levies pass in Minnesota

The results of school levies and bonds in Minnesota Tuesday were almost evenly split. So far, 35 of the questions have passed; 38 have failed.

St. Paul, Minn. — Results aren't known yet in three districts, including three questions in Duluth, because of precincts that haven't reported.

A levy in Minneapolis overwhelmingly passed, as did a second ballot question to change the makeup of the school board.

A failed levy in the McLeod West School District means that district will start the process of shutting down. There will be a special school board meeting Wednesday night to discuss options.

The largest bond issue in Minnesota was in the Hutchinson School District, where two bonds asked for a combined $60 million to build a new school and renovate other buildings. Both bonds failed.

Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Minnesota Public Radio's Tom Weber, who's been following the story.

Here is a map detailing how the referenda were split across the state.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, 11/05/2008, 7:40 a.m.