Day: September 23, 2021
-
‘From Laos to America’ Museum reopens, searching for help
After being closed for a year and a half, the Wausau museum, From Laos to America Museum has reopened in a new location, but it’s facing new challenges. Read Full Article
-
Waterfowl hunting opens this weekend
Minnesota’s regular waterfowl season opens a half hour before sunrise on Saturday, Sept. 25. Hunters need to be aware of new regulations in effect for the 2021 season: • Shooting hours end at sunset … Read Full Article
-
Joseph Gordon-Levitt ‘Starstruck’ Meeting Suni Lee, Surprises Her with Gymnastics Stunt Skills
Joseph Gordon-Levitt admitted he was starstruck while meeting Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee because of his longtime love for gymnastics … Read Full Article
-
Minnesota Main Street COVID relief grants now accepting applications
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is now accepting applications for the Minnesota Main Street COVID Relief Grant program. Read Full Article
-
Toward One Wisconsin Conference on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Taking Place Oct. 12-13
A conference on equity, diversity and inclusion, is taking place virtually on October 12-13. This year’s theme of Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers seeks to connect citizens and organizations … Read Full Article
-
Nearly $1M in grants awarded to 121 culture, humanities, arts nonprofits
Some 121 Rhode Island culture, humanities and arts nonprofits will benefit from the RI Culture, Humanities and Arts Recovery Grant (RI CHARG) program, a historic collaborative partnership between the … Read Full Article
-
Get Rolling to This Eggroll Biz That Is Truly *Chef’s Kiss*
Jack Moua and Shoua Vue call their eggrolls the “forever-giving eggrolls” – and for good reason: They donate a portion of their proceeds to local organizations as a way to give back to their community … Read Full Article
-
WHEDA: Announces executive leadership change, Assistant Deputy Director Thao to lead Hmong American partnership
—
HMOOB.TV
MADISON – The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) today announced that May yer (“mine-za”) Thao will leave her position as WHEDA Assistant Deputy Director effective September … Read Full Article
-
May yer Thao leaving WHEDA to become CEO of St. Paul Hmong organization
May yer Thao is leaving the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority after two years to return to her work supporting the Hmong community. Read Full Article
-
Embattled charter school superintendent offers to give up financial controls after investment debacle
The superintendent and founder of Hmong College Preparatory Academy in St. Paul, Christianna Hang, is offering to step down from her other role as the chief financial officer of the charter school … Read Full Article
-
Board to probe Hmong school superintendent’s hedge fund loss, might pay her attorneys fees
The charter school’s $5 million investment led to a $4.3 million loss and has the institution’s future in doubt. Read Full Article