By Mary Jane Smetanka, Star Tribune, March 19, 1989

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. . . Most parents who spoke at the meeting represented individual programs. There was considerable testimony in support for expanding the open program at Jefferson, as [Robert Ferrera] has recommended, and for keeping Tuttle Elementary open. The plan suggests that that program be phased out. Tuttle students held up banners saying, "We love Tuttle, so let us stay" and "Be cool, save Tuttle school." . . .