Chapter Two
Bootstraps, Blizzards and Black Gold

Chapter Two of Home: The Homelessness Crisis in North Dakota explores North Dakota’s “bootstrap” mentality, deadly winter weather systems and the impact of the oil boom in the western half of the state.

The episode features the lived experience of Troy Pryor, and features homeless advocates from around the state, including: Pastor Barb Becker, Glory of the Lord Ministries, Watford City; Kate Brovold, Austin’s Mission, Bismarck; Jenna Gullo, Missouri Slope Areawide United Way, Bismarck; Louis McLeod, Minot Area Homeless Coaltion, Minot; and Sue Shriek, Northlands Rescue Mission, Grand Forks.

Total running time: 29 minutes and 55 seconds
Release date: February 11, 2020

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