# Iron Range group has regional solution to child care crisis. But it needs a leader.

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Podcast: [Up North Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/up-north-report-6615964)
Published: 2026-05-04T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.kaxe.org/upnorthreport/2026-05-04/iron-range-group-has-regional-solution-to-child-care-crisis-but-it-needs-a-leader
Audio file: https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s14/audio/2026/05/may4-upnorthreport.mp3
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## Resource

The Iron Range Child Care Task Force says employer contributions, public wage subsidies and philanthropic support can save struggling providers and build capacity.

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