A tale of two districts

Voters in 100 school districts across Minnesota will head to the polls Nov. 6 to cast their ballots for or against school operating levies.

For many of these schools, including Brainerd and Crosby-Ironton, the stakes are high if the operating levies aren't approved. Schools will be closed, teaching staff will be reduced dramatically and extra-curricular activities will be eliminated.

The Dispatch took a closer look at two school districts in the state that are comparable to Brainerd and C-I in enrollment size and circumstances - Park Rapids and White Bear Lake.

A look at Park Rapids

A look at White Bear Lake