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St. Louis developer interested in iconic Detroit school

If you were listening to NPR's Morning Edition around 6:30 a.m. or again around 8:30 a.m., you might have heard a familiar name - developer Richard Baron, of McCormack Baron Salazar.

According to this story by freelancer Chris McCarus, Baron is trying to raise the $150 million it would take to rehab the 89-year-old building. The Detroit Public Schools, despite running a $327 million deficit, wants to spend the $3 million to tear down the building, which has beenransacked by vandals.

You may remember Adam Allington's story from 2009 on the similar problem facing the St. Louis Public Schools.

Rachel is the justice correspondent at St. Louis Public Radio.