Category: Featured
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Hmong New Year celebration kicks off in Merced
Saturday is the first day of the Merced Hmong New Year Celebration. It’s a display of the Hmong culture looking forward to 2022. The event features cultural performances, a talent show, dance and … Read Full Article
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Peng Her announced bid to run for lieutenant governor
Madison – Peng Her, CEO of the Hmong Institute in Madison, a is running for lieutenant governor as a Democrat. Her on Friday joins a crowded field seeking to replace Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, who is … Read Full Article
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Democrat Peng Her, CEO of Hmong Institute, enters lt. governor race
Peng Her, the CEO of the Hmong Institute, is the next candidate to enter Wisconsin’s lieutenant governor race. Her joins a crowded field of candidates, and if elected would be … Read Full Article
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Dane County Supervisor Aims to Become First Hmong Lt. Governor
A Dane County supervisor is looking to become Wisconsin’s first Hmong lieutenant governor. Peng Her is the CEO of the Hmong … Read Full Article
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Peng Her announces candidacy for Wisconsin lieutenant governor
Peng Her, a longtime Hmong leader from Madison’s north side and current CEO at the Hmong Institute, announced Friday that he is a candidate for Wisconsin lieutenant governor. Her is looking to become, … Read Full Article
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After hedge fund loss, couple to leave top jobs at Hmong College Prep with $350,000 in payouts
Hmong College Prep Academy’s chief operating officer has joined his wife in resigning his job in the wake of the school’s $4.3 million loss from an illegal hedge fund investment. Pao “Paul” Yang … Read Full Article
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Smok’N Outdoors BBQ food truck opens brick-and-mortar location
Smok’N Outdoors BBQ opened last week in a St. Paul building once occupied by Italian restaurant and pizzeria Romolo’s … Read Full Article
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Besides, arguably, the best pho in town, Siam Cuisine excels with generous portions and a variety of options
They’ve got the best pho here,” is what my brother exclaimed as we sat in a scattered dining area, flipping through a couple oversized menus. The restaurant was far from … Read Full Article
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For Hmong farmers, access to COVID-19 funds hampered by multiple challenges
Technology and language barriers, as well as the lack of a specific advocacy organization for Hmong farmers, meant many failed to access the grants. Read Full Article
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St. Paul school board to act Tuesday on ethnic studies graduation requirement
If approved, most students will take the class as sophomores, but those new to the district may take it as juniors or seniors. Read Full Article
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World must confront China, protect the vulnerable
China influences major U.N. bodies, and until someone stands up to it, people will continue to suffer. Read Full Article
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Southeast Asians are underrepresented in STEM. The label ‘Asian’ boxes them out more
The way data on racial groups is typically collected in the U.S. has sidelined smaller Asian populations like Hmong, Lao and Filipino Americans for decades. Now, there are growing calls for change. Read Full Article
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For refugees, criminal convictions can trigger deportations decades later
Advocates call for loosening legal restrictions that make it difficult for immigrants facing deportation to seek post-conviction relief. Read Full Article