Post-Bulletin: Sales Tax is Great for UMR and Rochester

October 30, 2012

Marilyn D. Stewart
Rochester, MN

Look at the amazing growth of the University of Minnesota Rochester!

Look at the remarkable revitalization of downtown Rochester.

Look ahead to continued enhancement of our very special city.

Our community's dedication of sales tax dollars to higher education has been an invaluable component of launching UMR, building 318 Commons, leading the way nationally in innovative learning programs, as well as economic development through partnerships with world leaders in health care and technology.

For every 100 UMR students, the resulting economic impact for the Rochester area is $2.5 million. For the fall semester 2012, we have 550 students enrolled in UMR's Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences program. Do the math! ...

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