Waseca was given $2.3 million extra by the Federal government to pay effective teachers more. The commraderie that broke out sounds like what you would expect to find on the set of Survivor.
About the author
Harry is a ferociously good natured eccentric in Duluth Minnesota who detests traitors dressed up as Uncle Sam. You can find somewhat better edited writings of his at the Duluth Reader "contributors." page. The URL is:https://duluthreader.com/contributors/h/84/284-harry-welty