Voters in three southern Minnesota school districts headed to the polls Tuesday to decide the future of school funding and facilities, with two districts securing decisive victories by while a third saw its referendum fail.

Nicollet Public Schools celebrated a resounding endorsement from voters, with both referendum questions passing by wide margins. The operating levy increase of $1,014.76 per pupil for five years passed with nearly 69% support, while the $7.6 million building bond measure received 63% approval, according to unofficial results posted by the Minnesota Secretary of State and Nicollet County Elections.

“I’m super excited. I’m ready to get started,” said Superintendent Robin Courrier following the results. “Let’s start planning to really enhance our programming and put Nico

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