May 4, 2001

Minnesota Legislature Considers Bill to Revamp Tuition-Reciprocity Deals

By SARA HEBEL

At issue: Minnesota's tuition-reciprocity agreements with nearby states.

Gist: Minnesota has separate agreements with North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin that allow residents of each state to pay discounted tuition rates when attending a public college in the other state. Rep. Joe Opatz, a Democrat in the Minnesota House of Representatives, believes the agreements are too costly for Minnesota and are allowing the other three states to lure away its top students. He wants the

Digital or Print Subscription

Web Pass

Already have an account? Log In Now.