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Minnesota Now with Cathy Wurzer
Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

Rural Minnesotan mothers access shelter and support through Star of the North

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Adjusting to life as a new mother can be a challenge for many women. It can be even harder for new mothers experiencing homelessness. In the Twin Cities there are programs available to help women and their children, but many women in rural Minnesota do not have access to those same resources. One maternity home is working to fill that gap. It’s called Star of the North and it’s opening a second location in Hibbing this month. Star of the North's new program director Kimberly Fagan spoke with host Cathy Wurzer about the organization's work.

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