The Pioneer Press ran a story by Megan Boldt about last night’s EMID board vote:

Two east metro magnet schools that opened to address racial segregation will stay open – at least for the next few years.

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Robert Roston, 24, a former Crosswinds student, was among more than 100 people who came out for the vote. Roston said he and his sister were the only nonwhite kids in their Maplewood neighborhood and his time at Crosswinds – being around other students who looked like him – helped him blossom.

Roston graduated from North High School in North St. Paul and is now an EMT volunteer with the American Red Cross.

“You keep hearing people talk about producing productive members of society. I’m proof,” said Roston. “Thanks for giving other children like me the opportunity.”