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City of Wausau begins passing out water pitchers to combat PFAS
The City of Wausau began passing out water pitchers on Monday to combat PFAS in the water. Once you register for a pitcher, the city will contact you when it is ready for pickup, but if you haven’t … Read Full Article
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How 3 Milwaukee organizations are prioritizing the needs of immigrant and BIPOC voters
Tags: American, Asian, association, city, community, Hmong, Hmong American, immigrant, information, language, Milwaukee, people, table, Vang, womenPeople around a Hmong American Women’s Association information table. Vang says voter suppression in a bit more subtle in the Southeast Asian community, and talks about language access. “In the city … Read Full Article
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City of Fresno asking for public input on Blackstone-McKinley project
The City of Fresno wants the public’s input on its plan to improve safety and traffic flow at Blackstone and McKinley Avenues. The BNSF Blackstone McKinley … Read Full Article
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Bottled water available to Wausau residents starting March 28
Bottled water and water filter pitchers will be available to city of Wausau residents starting March 28. Bottled water will be available starting Monday at Wausau Water Works, 1701 N River Dr, Wausau. Read Full Article
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Wausau Council Approves Water & Filter Purchase, Pilot Study
The Wausau City Council has voted to approve spending $390,000 to purchase bottled water and water filters while also funding the pilot study that will help determine which filtration processes will … Read Full Article
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Wausau approves drinking water, filters for residents amid PFAS concerns
By Shereen Siewert The Wausau City Council on Monday approved funding for short- and long-term solutions to the city’s drinking water contamination issues … Read Full Article
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Q&A: Political newcomer Bill Morgan takes on freshman Green Bay City Council member Lynn Gerlach for District 3
Two Green Bay candidates explain what issues they would prioritize, and how they’d make sure every constituent is represented. Read Full Article
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Stevens Point eyes requiring developers that get taxpayer funds to build public electric vehicle charging stations
Tags: citySTEVENS POINT – The city could require new taxpayer-supported real estate developments to install publicly accessible electric vehicle charging stations. The Stevens Point Plan Commission on Monday … Read Full Article
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Our Hmong Neighbors: Pa Lee shares path to Manitowoc’s Hmong American Day proclamation
In part three of a series on Hmong culture, Pa Lee shares how Manitowoc became the second city in the state to proclaim a Hmong American Day. Read Full Article
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An Ox Cafe Brings Thai and Lao Specialties to the Site of a Former Hmong Grocery Store
Earlier this month, An Ox Cafe (7411 W. Hampton Ave.) held its grand opening, a ribbon-cutting that drew Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Commissioner of City Development Lafayette Crump, as well as Hmong … Read Full Article
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Boston’s First Guizhou Restaurant Highlights the Chinese Region’s Spicy, Sour Cuisine
Taste of Guizhou, open in Allston since late 2021, features dishes Bostonians won’t find anywhere else around the city, such as Huaxi beef rice noodle soup and Kaili sour fish soup … Read Full Article
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Leaders of high-performing Milwaukee schools say funding is biggest impediment to adding seats
In a city where roughly 30,000 students attend low-performing schools, nonprofit and business leaders have rallied around a goal of adding 5,000 seats in … Read Full Article
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Former Minneapolis police officer recalls knee-restraint training at trial for Floyd arrest
Story continues He told the jury his parents fled to the United States from Laos, refugees belonging to the Hmong ethnic group. He was born in St. Paul, the city neighboring Minneapolis, the third of … Read Full Article
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City’s children and young people to help drive Council’s plans in tackling climate change
The views of Aberdeen’s children and young people are to play an even greater role in the Council’s plans for tackling climate change it was confirmed yesterday (Wednesday 26 January). Aberdeen City … Read Full Article
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CLEANIN’ AND READIN’: Eau Claire Laundromat Libraries Established Throughout City
Each library contains diverse, high-interest books in English, Spanish, and Hmong for children up to age 8. No check-out registration is required, and no library card is needed to use any of the … Read Full Article