In the great north, we’ve seen firsthand that we need universal child care

By: Chelsea Moeller, Lydia Pietruszewski, Nate Byrne

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: April 27, 2026

Words: 693

Last Updated: 3 months ago


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In our northern Minnesota communities, we’re committed to building the infrastructure that we need — schools, health care, roads, businesses and more — so that we can grow and thrive. We may live in smaller communities, but our needs and hopes for the future are the same.

But we can’t do any of it without affordable, available child care.

In March, we invited state legislators to Thief River Falls and Bemidji to talk …

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