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Northern Lights Academy seeks state funds; Cloquet told a 1:1 local match could cost about $1–$2 a month per household
Summary
District leaders described a request to the legislature for up to $6.5 million to build or buy a single Northern Lights Academy facility and said member districts would be asked to match funds dollar‑for‑dollar; Cloquet's share was estimated at about $14/year on a $200,000 home if the full request is approved.
Superintendent Doctor Carey briefed the board on Nov. 24 about Northern Lights Academy (NLA), the cooperative special‑education program serving students across 12 member districts. Carey said the NLA board is seeking up to $6.5 million in state funding to build or secure a single facility so the program can operate under one roof instead of split among leased and shared spaces.
Carey said state legislators who would provide funds are asking member districts for a matching…
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