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The Feb. 22 news article “With districts locked in, consolidation is out” about consolidation talks between Carlton and Wrenshall school districts contained some inaccuracies in the final paragraph which we would like to clarify.

Which community has historically been most opposed to consolidation is really a matter of opinion, as school board members in both districts have voted against it at different times for different reasons.

While both districts have failed to pass a building referendum over the past couple years — twice for Wrenshall, once for Carlton — Wrenshall voters did pass buildin...