December 5, 2005

High hopes for lowly repairs

by Art Hughes, Minnesota Public Radio
December 1, 2005

Officials with the two state-supported higher education systems are optimistic about legislative support this coming session for a laundry list of basic maintenance projects. The University of Minnesota and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities systems are seeking a combined $485-million for building and repairs. Of that, nearly $200-million is for work on ventilation systems, sprinkler installations and aging roofs that are typically out of the public's eye. Officials with the institutions have had a difficult time making the case for such low-profile projects.

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