Tag: call
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Phelps introduces bill to call in Legislature if federal funding is frozen
State Rep. Christian Phelps has introduced legislation that would require the Legislature to convene in a special session if “the U.S. President abuses power and freezes already-approved funds to … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/phelps-introduces-bill-call-legislature-045900244.html
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San Francisco mayor fights for reelection while Oakland mayor battles recall
It was too early to call either the reelection bid of San Francisco Mayor London Breed or the recall effort of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, which were both fueled by concerns over public safety and … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=672e496e437e448280f14f496a68a9c6&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.expressnews.com%2fnews%2fpolitics%2farticle%2fdemocratic-mayors-in-san-francisco-and-oakland-19888805.php&c=3166464053522128943&mkt=en-us
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AP Race Call: Democrat Betty McCollum wins reelection to U.S. House in Minnesota’s 4th Congressional District
Betty McCollum won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Minnesota on Wednesday. McCollum has already served 12 two-year terms and is the dean of the state’s congressional delegation. She has … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=672ba66fb01d4f7e9cc7cec6eefb9786&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.sfgate.com%2fnews%2fpolitics%2farticle%2fap-race-call-democrat-betty-mccollum-wins-19892827.php&c=455419879640107964&mkt=en-us
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AP Race Call: Democrat Betty McCollum wins reelection to U.S. House in Minnesota’s 4th Congressional District
For the second election in a row, her Republican challenger was real estate broker May Lor Xiong, of Roseville, a Hmong American whose refugee family settled in the U.S. in 1987. The Associated Press … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=672cf7ee0e764558bb793425e8bbd0c3&url=https%3a%2f%2fkfor.com%2fap-politics%2fap-ap-race-call-democrat-betty-mccollum-wins-reelection-to-u-s-house-in-minnesotas-4th-congressional-district%2f&c=5742969917966719434&mkt=en-us
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Asian American students, advocates call for the state to collect more detailed data about their ethnicities
The broad “Asian” category overgeneralizes the experiences and needs of students from dozens of distinct ethnicities, advocates say. Full story: https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2024/10/asian-american-students-advocates-call-for-the-state-to-collect-more-detailed-data-about-their-ethnicities.html
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Asian American students, advocates call for the state to collect more detailed data about their ethnicities
The broad “Asian” category overgeneralizes the experiences and needs of students from dozens of distinct ethnicities, advocates say. Full story: https://www.oregonlive.com/education/2024/10/asian-american-students-advocates-call-for-the-state-to-collect-more-detailed-data-about-their-ethnicities.html
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Dane County leaders call for Hmong translators, building funds at public hearing
Citizens and nonprofit leaders voiced concern over the Dane County budget at a public hearing Oct. 9, calling for increased funding for translators and facilities. Full story: https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2024/10/dane-county-leaders-call-for-hmong-translators-building-funds-at-public-hearing?ct=content_open
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Minnesota resettlement agencies call on landlords to open homes to refugees
Twin Cities resettlement agencies are urging more Minnesota landlords to join a network of property owners who provide shelter to refugees. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/housing/minnesota-landlords-refugee-resettlement-rental-housing/
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Vinai, chef Yia Vang’s love letter to family and country, opens in Northeast Minneapolis
We call both of these places home.” The bar program, which emphasizes Hmong ingredients like Hmong cucumber, culantro and galangal, was created in partnership with Jeff Seidenstricker of Steady Pour. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/07/29/vinai-chef-yia-vangs-love-letter-to-family-and-country-opens-in-northeast-minneapolis/
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Wanted: 30 volunteers to review Madison food carts for the city
She said she recently sent out a call for food cart reviewers to about 3,000 city employees, neighborhood resource teams and groups like the Madison Black Chamber of Commerce, the Hmong Wisconsin … Full story: https://madison.com/life-entertainment/local/food-drink/volunteers-reviews-madison-food-carts-trucks/article_aa45fdda-3fa2-11ef-98c4-5fa77908e0d1.html
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Owners of Viengchan Oriental Market in Brooklyn Park to reopen Cooper’s Foods site in St. Paul in October
A call to the Brooklyn Park location was not immediately returned. The market’s website advertises Thai, Laotian and Hmong cuisine, though following minor construction updates, it will likely open in … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/06/25/owners-of-viengchan-oriental-market-in-brooklyn-park-to-reopen-coopers-foods-site-in-st-paul-in-october/
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DFL chair, Gov. Walz call for Mitchell resignation
Plus: New connector between Terminals 1 and 2 at MSP approved; Hmong community members advocate for a more accurate census designation; PWHL Minnesota celebration at Rice Park Plaza; and more. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/glean/2024/05/dfl-chair-gov-walz-call-for-mitchell-resignation/
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Artist Pao Houa Her launches new art and first book, drawing on Hmong heritage
Their screens flash through videos of pairs of men and women singing a “kwv txhiaj,” a traditional and improvised style of Hmong tonal poem often performed as call and response. The TVs are set in the … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/05/17/artist-pao-houa-her-launches-new-art-first-book-hmong-heritage
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Activists call for action after no charges filed in fatal police shooting of Yia Xiong
Community members say having a Hmong-speaking responder could have saved Yia Xiong’s life. Family members say the man who was shot and killed by St. Paul police last year was partially deaf, couldn’t … Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/activists-call-for-action-after-no-charges-filed-in-fatal-police-shooting-of-yia-xiong/
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St. Paul Council members call for changes to police practices after no charges in fatal shooting
Three St. Paul City Council members are calling for changes to police practices two days after prosecutors said a St. Paul officer’s fatal shooting of a 65-year-old man last year was legally justified … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/03/22/st-paul-city-council-members-response-yia-xiong-shooting-no-charges/