




Financial Assistance Opportunities for Child Care Providers
March 3, 2025
Editor,
I found Ed Smith’s front-page article on the recent child care study conducted by SERCAP for the Rockbridge County Economic Development insightful. The findings shed light on a crucial issue affecting families and the local economy. It is essential that we address the challenges highlighted in the report to ensure better support for our community and its growth. Thank you for covering such an important topic.

Some Minnesota Child Care Centers Closed on Monday to Demand Increased State Funding
Hundreds of child care providers, teachers, and families in Minnesota planned to keep their centers closed on Monday to emphasize the necessity for increased state funding to enhance the affordability of child care.

Lindex opens store in Magasin du Nord’s flagship department store in Copenhagen
As part of Lindex’s omnichannel strategy and continued growth journey, the fashion company is opening a shop-in-shop in Magasin du Nord’s flagship department store in Copenhagen. This new establishment is a step in Lindex’s expansion and its commitment to reaching even more customers. As a first step, Lindex is offering its lingerie collection, a category where the fashion company has unique expertise.
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“We are excited to strengthen our presence in Denmark, and through our partnership with Magasin du Nord, we are making it easier for Danish customers to shop Lindex fashion – both


A bill permitting nannies to care for additional children advances to the governor for approval.
This story is part of our Quick Hits series, which provides breaking news and brief updates from various events.