Day: October 26, 2021
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What do all those new murals around Stevens Point mean? For the artists, the work amplifies voices and celebrates women
Public art has long been part of Stevens Point’s charm, but new murals around the city are garnering attention and making statements. Read Full Article
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St. Paul school superintendent offers to quit after $4.3M lost in hedge fund
The superintendent of the Hmong College Prep Academy in St. Paul has offered to resign after the school lost $4.3 million in a hedge fund. Superintendent Christianna Hang has submitted a letter of … Read Full Article
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Racism was declared a public health crisis in 2019 in Milwaukee County. Now, officials look to address it during COVID-19.
County Executive David Crowley and chief health policy advisor Ben Weston look to increase the vaccination rate among Black residents in Milwaukee. Read Full Article
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Ejecutivo de finanzas de Hmong presenta una queja por discriminación contra la cooperativa de ahorro y crédito local
Damakant Jayshi A Marathon County Hmong resident told Board members Thursday that harassment at his workplace and prevailing racism led to the loss of his … Read Full Article
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Hmong finance executive files discrimination complaint against local credit union
Damakant Jayshi A Marathon County Hmong resident told Board members Thursday that harassment at his workplace and prevailing racism led to the loss of his … Read Full Article
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Districts plan for COVID relief funds spending
Districts are putting influxes of cash to use in many ways to meet the needs of students, who are now in year three of K-12 education impacted by the … Read Full Article
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An art-infused, earth-forward Tom Kundig home rises from Spokane’s West Plains
L ocation, location, location. That real estate mantra takes on new meaning with a house designed by acclaimed architect and Spokane-native, Tom Kundig. Among … Read Full Article
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Technology challenges facing Milwaukee’s small businesses
Cost is a chief obstacle for small businesses to using technology, as are a lack of access to training, capital and cultural recognition, according to Milwaukee small business owners surveyed … Read Full Article
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Hmong College Prep Academy board accepts superintendent’s resignation
The board of a St. Paul charter school that lost $4.3 million in a hedge fund investment accepted the superintendent’s resignation on Monday night. In her resignation letter, Christianna Hang said she … Read Full Article
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Hmong College Prep Academy superintendent to resign following state investigation
A report by the Office of the State Auditor found the school failed to recover more than $4.3 million in public funds between 2019 and 2021. Read Full Article
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Hmong College Prep board accepts founder’s resignation, will continue investigating $4.3M investment loss
Citing stress from the fallout of losing $4.3 million in school money on an illegal investment, the founder and superintendent of Hmong College Prep Academy is leaving her job before the end of … Read Full Article