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The Crisis of Childcare

KAXE | By Heidi Holtan
Published May 22, 2017 at 9:55 AM CDT
www.kootasca.org
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Rural Minnesota is facing a crisis of childcare.  The problems?  Availability and affordability.  Tuesday May 23rd Circles of Support in Grand Rapids is holding a lunchtime conversation" Child Care in Itasca County - Needs, Options, Affordability & Resources.  It's from 11-1pm at the Grand Rapids Area Library - free pizza - RSVP to 999-5883. 

This morning we talked with Marta Carrigan from Kootasca about childcare in Itasca County. 

Do you have a story to tell about childcare in your life?  Share it with us - call 218-999-9876 or by email. 
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News child care costItasca CountyRural MinnesotaKootasca
Heidi Holtan
For more than two decades, Heidi Holtan has helped shape the sound of KAXE. Since joining the station in 2002 as a volunteer music programmer, she has worn many hats including the weekly book program, Realgoodwords, hosting the Morning Show, creation and host of the weekly call-in program Between You and Me, serving as Outreach Producer. Program Director, News Director and currently Director of Content and Public Affairs.
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