This chapter delves into the surprising bounce back of college enrollment in Minnesota in 2021, attributing the success to progressive policies implemented by the state Democrats. Initiatives like tuition freeze and the North Star Promise scholarship program have led to increased enrollment and applications at Minnesota State Schools. The episode highlights the dilemma faced by a student torn between in-state affordability and his dream of attending a prestigious out-of-state university.
More and more Americans feel like college isn’t a good deal anymore. One state thinks it’s found a way to turn things around.
This episode was reported and produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette with help from Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard with help from Hady Mawajdeh, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Rob Byers, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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