Day: June 18, 2022
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Gia Vang bids farewell as news anchor at KARE 11
Gia Vang bid farewell to Minnesota during her final day as a news anchor of KARE 11 Sunrise, the weekday morning show that airs 5-7 a.m. on the Twin Cities NBC affiliate. Vang ann … Read Full Article
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Emerging Minnesota farmers get a boost in the form of down payment assistance
Minnesota officials want more new farmers, including people of color, as the average age of the predominantly white industry inches higher. The latest initiative to help meet that goal is a new … Read Full Article
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Wausau and Marathon County to celebrate World Refugee Day
Wausau Pilot & Review June 20 is World Refugee Day and five local organizations are celebrating the day. Celebrations will take place on Saturday, … Read Full Article
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Viva La Visitors! Local Tourism, Arts Groups Will Get Grants, Sponsorships
Visit Eau Claire, the local tourism promotion agency, has announced it will give nearly $150,000 in grants and sponsorship funding to a range of organizations and events, from jazz bands to ball clubs … Read Full Article
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Wisconsin delegation introduces Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act in Congress
Rep. Ron Kind joined the entire Wisconsin Congressional delegation in introducing the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act to honor the distinguished service of Hmong individuals who fought alongside Am … Read Full Article
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Hmong Institute Heritage Club
press release: Madison’s Central BID presents this “Summer in YOUR City” FREE outdoor concert series. Come join us at Lisa Link Peace Park for live local music! Local artists perform in this … Read Full Article
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Former longtime councilman joins 15 others in race to be Oakland mayor
In November, he’s facing off against current councilmembers Treva Reid, who was elected to represent East Oakland’s District 7 in 2020; Sheng Thao, who became the first Hmong American councilwoman in … Read Full Article
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Bipartisan effort honors the Hmong community
A bipartisan effort between Congressmen Tom Tiffany, Glenn Grotham, Ron Kind and other lawmakers honors the Hmong community. Dubbed the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act, it seeks to recognize Hmong … Read Full Article
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Gia Vang, first Hmong American TV news anchor in the Twin Cities, bids farewell at KARE 11
Gia Vang, the first Hmong American TV news anchor in the Twin Cities, has left the KARE 11 station. Vang bid farewell to Minnesota as a co-anchor of “KARE 11 Sunrise” earlier today after announcing … Read Full Article
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Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act introduced
The entire Wisconsin Congressional delegation came together Thursday to introduce the Hmong Congressional Gold Medal Act to honor the distinguished service of Hmong individuals who fought alongside … Read Full Article