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Early Childhood Screening will be happening on February 9th and 10th at Salem Lutheran Church. In Minnesota, Early Childhood Screening is required before a student starts kindergarten, and provides a snapshot of how a preschooler is growing, developing, and learning. The free screenings can detect possible health or learning concerns, to allow caregivers the opportunity to find assistance for the children before they start kindergarten. If a child is identified as having areas that they need extra support in, the Early Childhood Screening program will work with families to secure the proper support such as speech services, or early learning programming to practice social skills. “The learning and growth in children from birth to age five is such an important time when they first learn how to interact with others, including peers, teachers, and families, and also begin to develop interests that will stay with them throughout their lives,” says Early Childhood Screening Coordinator Kris Christopherson.

January is Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month as well as National Stalking Awareness Month. WoMen’s Rural Advocacy Programs, Inc. (WRAP) has been and continues to serve victims of trafficking since 2020 as well as victims of domestic violence since 1994 in Lincoln, Lyon, Redwood and Yellow Medicine Counties. The goal of this article is to bring awareness and education of human trafficking and stalking to our communities. It is important to understand the basics of these subjects and start the conversation regarding these crimes. Human trafficking and stalking happen even in our rural communities, even though it is hard for most to believe, and we want to believe where we live is safe for everyone.

Jesus the Son of God and Son of Man received the Father’s blessing and the Holy Spirit’s anointing when He was baptized by John. His first action as the anointed one was to spend 40 days in the wilderness fasting and then resist the temptations of the devil. That went well.

Minnesota State Patrol - Marshall Knapp, Richard Elroy, Hanover; Offense date 11/11/20 3rd Degree Driving While Impaired; 1 Aggravating Factor (Gross Misdemeanor); Plea 03/16/2021 Guilty; Disposition 03/16/2021 Convicted; Amended Court Decision 01/12/2022 Sentenced; Local Confinement (365 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 365 Days For 2 Yr); $400 Fine. Terning, Cole Robert, Maynard; Offense date 9/6/21 Driving After Cancellation - Inimical to Public Safety (Gross Misdemeanor); Plea 01/10/2022 Guilty; Disposition 01/10/2022 Convicted; Court Decision 01/10/2022 Sentenced; Local Confinement (365 Days, Stay 0 Yr 0 Mo 356 Days For 1 Yr); $200 Fine.

With unemployment rates at a record low, there is no better time to look for a job, a better job, or a whole new career. Attend the Job and Resource Fair coming up Wednesday, January 26th from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Montevideo Community Center in Montevideo. MN. This is your chance to visit with area businesses one-on-one and to ask questions about their job openings.