Day: April 24, 2022
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Local meat processing: Rebuild begins
Meatpacking plants in the U.S. were forced to scale back or temporarily close as COVID-19 affected the workforce and, accordingly, meat supplies available to consumers. In the small town of Lamoni, … Read Full Article
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Questioning the Locals: Blia Schwahn
Blia Schwahn has done many great things. She was born in Laos, escaped to Thailand, and lived in a refugee camp for four years, then came to Eau Claire, making it her home for the past … Read Full Article
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Hard work, spirituality, familial support are keys to resiliency in APIDA community, experts say
Personal resiliency is often nurtured in the family, said experts during a panel discussion at Cal State Fullerton. Read Full Article
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Lakeville-based Post Consumer Brands launches new ‘Ingredients for Good’
In honor of April’s National Volunteer Month, Post Consumer Brands is launching a new companywide volunteer initiative called “Ingredients for Good” that is focused on helping individuals and families … Read Full Article
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New multi-language welcome sign unveiled; Hmong Wisconsin Chamber to move in
A new welcome sign at the Eau Claire Area Chamber of Commerce aims to greet people from multiple backgrounds. On Friday the chamber had a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new sign in their lobby, which … Read Full Article
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Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce is coming to Eau Claire
A Wisconsin organization centered around helping economically underserved communities is opening an office in Eau Claire. It was announced Friday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony that the Hmong … Read Full Article
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Election ’22: Challenger joins Elk Grove’s mayoral race
Brian Pastor, an 18-year resident of Elk Grove, will challenge Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen in this November’s election. Read Full Article
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Indigenous Film+ Online
Across the country, sites sacred to Indigenous communities are at risk because of environmental changes, population growth, tourism and natural resource extraction. At the NMAI, Living Earth is an … Read Full Article
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Good Sports: Valley Hmong American golfer hoping to break barriers
A young Central Valley golfer has her eyes set on going pro. But as a proud Hmong American, Vunnisa Vu is walking an unfamiliar path. Read Full Article
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Asian American women comedians urge lawmakers to back St. Paul arts center for people of color
A group of Asian American women comedians is lobbying the state legislature to establish a first-of-its-kind performing arts center on St. Paul’s East Side. It would be the nation’s first Asian … Read Full Article