Tag: capitol
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Hmong 50 Festival at the Minnesota State Capitol
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Tags: capitol, community, festival, Hmong, Minnesota, people, state, story, Twin Cities, United StatesThe Twin Cities’ Hmong community celebrated 50 years since their arrival in the United States. Helen Mirren says she’s left ‘insulted’ by younger people’s ‘condescending’ comments … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Emerging Minneapolis artist Nina Rivera holds up mirror to our culture of overstimulation
Check out a cosplay event in St. Paul, a Hmong arts festival at the State Capitol, or a Minneapolis art show exploring the impact of technology. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/things-to-do-twin-cities-hmong-arts-fest-sci-fi-cosplay-new-art/
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Third Annual Hmong Day held at State Capitol
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The 3rd annual Hmong Day was held at the State Capitol on May 15, hosted in partnership with the Hmong American Association of Oklahoma. Sen. Shane Jett, R-Shawnee, formally recognized the Hmong … Full story: https://www.poncacitynow.com/local/third-annual-hmong-day-held-at-state-capitol
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![3HMONGTV LIVE: [RAW] SEAL media briefing at the MN State Capitol. 03/26/2025.](https://www.hmoob.tv/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/3hmongtv-live-raw-seal-media-briefing-at-the-mn-state-capitol-03-26-2025.jpg)
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A new law requires more diverse curriculum. Here’s how teachers can make that happen
A new law passed earlier this year requires Wisconsin teachers to include Asian American history in their curriculums. A former state teacher of the year shares how he does that in his classroom. Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/news/state-capitol/a-new-law-requires-more-diverse-curriculum-heres-how-teachers-can-make-that-happen
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‘Disrespectful’: Calls for an apology after Hmong legislators rushed off stage during Asian Pacific Islander Day
A petition is calling for a public apology from the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans after its chair attempted to rush Hmong legislators off stage during API Day at the Minnesota Capitol. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/democracy-politics/disrespectful-calls-for-an-apology-after-hmong-legislators-rushed-off-stage-during-asian-pacific-islander-day/
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Here’s what did and didn’t get done in the Wisconsin Legislature
As has also become an annual Capitol tradition, Republican lawmakers also refused to expand general Medicaid coverage—leaving Wisconsin as one of only 10 states, most of them in the Deep South, to … Full story: https://upnorthnewswi.com/2024/03/20/heres-what-did-and-didnt-get-done-in-the-wisconsin-legislature/
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Thousands gather in Minnesota for Hmong New Year celebration
About thirty thousand people converged in Minnesota’s capitol city this weekend, traveling from around the world to attend Minnesota’s 43rd annual Hmong New Year celebration. Read more: https://www.fox9.com/news/thousands-gather-in-minnesota-for-hmong-new-year-celebration
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New Bill would Allow Hmong, Laotian Vets to Get Veterans Stamps on Drivers Licenses
MADISON, WI (WTAQ-WRN) — A bill that would allow Hmong and Laotian veterans official stamps on their drivers licenses got a hearing at the capitol on Tuesday. Representative Shae Sortwell says those … Read Full Article
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Story cloth exhibit in Capitol rotunda celebrates Hmong women, mental health
Wisconsin organizations partner to reflect on COVID-19 experiences, preserve Hmong culture during AANHPI month … Read Full Article
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Bill requiring K-12 Asian American history lessons gets first public hearing
The occasion brought dozens of Asian Wisconsinites from Oshkosh, Eau Claire, the Milwaukee area and other regions around the state to a packed room in the Capitol. Read Full Article