CHILDCARE AWARE PART 1 OF A 3 PART SERIES: New pod model daycare opens locally

The idea of a pod model daycare was a topic of discussion at meetings held in Montevideo in 2023 when the City began working with Rural Childcare Innovation Program to develop a community solution action plan. The idea, a fairly new concept in Minnesota, allows up to four in-home daycare providers to operate out of the same building independently in order to help address the childcare shortage that exists throughout the state, but especially in rural areas.

“Do not let your hearts be troubled.” John 1:1a

Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.” These words of Jesus often reminds me of Paul Simon’s song “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” I read that when Paul Simon wrote this song he was inspired by a line from the 1958 gospel song “Mary Don’t You Weep”. The line of inspiration was “I’ll be your bridge over deep water if you trust in my name.” In John 14, the disciples were worried. Jesus was leaving and they didn’t want to be left alone. They finally believed, they understood the gracious love of God through Jesus, he was their friend and now he was going to leave them. But Jesus comforts them and tells them not to worry, but to believe.

Sentencing hearing held for 2023 incident

This week, a man involved in an incident that led to an officer shooting in September of 2023 was sentenced in Chippewa County Courts to 84 months in prison, with credit for 423 days already served.

Local band hosts performance downtown

Saturday evening, Marshall based band The Broken Oak led by Jason Moravetz, took the stage at Bluenose Gopher Public House for a free performance. The next live free musical performance takes place this weekend, when The Flute Loops (Marshall based band) takes the stage Friday, January 17th from 7-9 p.m. Betsy Pardick takes the stage for a solo show free to attend on Saturday, January 18th from 7-9 p.m.