Tag: community
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St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her to be honored Friday at community reception in McFarland
St. Paul’s mayor will come to McFarland later this week for a community reception celebrating her accomplishments. Mayor Kaohly Her was born in Laos and came to the United States as a refugee. She … Full story: https://madison365.com/st-paul-mayor-kaohly-her-to-be-honored-friday-at-community-reception-in-mcfarland/
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Minnesota’s Hmong community feeling betrayed
Amid the ICE raids in Minnesota’s Twin Cities, one group that’s been especially targeted is the Hmong community. It’s been half a century since they came to the US as refugees for helping the US … Full story: https://theworld.org/segments/2026/03/11/minnesotas-hmong-community-feeling-betrayed
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North Hennepin Community College hosting International Women’s Day celebration
North Hennepin Community College and the city of Brooklyn Park are partnering to host the fourth annual International Women’s Day celebration March 18 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Helling … Full story: https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_post/free/north-hennepin-community-college-hosting-international-women-s-day-celebration/article_624788ec-c753-466e-8005-ccdeb1575917.html
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Empowering aspiring food truck entrepreneurs: La Crosse food truck workshop announced
UW Madison Division of Extension Community Food Systems, in collaboration with the Food Finance Institute and the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, with … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69a86aef53e4401f9305e56041e87307&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wiproud.com%2fnews%2fempowering-aspiring-food-truck-entrepreneurs-la-crosse-food-truck-workshop-announced%2f&c=12387996641362499177&mkt=en-us
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Fair maps community hearing set for March 5 in Eau Claire
A fair maps community hearing will be held at the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, 1320 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, Thursday, March 5, from 6 to 8 … Full story: https://chippewa.com/news/community/dunnconnect/article_74477772-a574-4c76-a3ca-ad945a48a3d2.html
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Minnesota Humanities Center Launches Two Youth Poetry Programs
Tags: arts, celebrate, celebration, communities, community, council, culture, event, Featured, festival, future, generation, heritage, history, humanities, identity, information, leadership, Legacy Amendment, life, local, march, media, Minnesota, nation, national, non-profit, organization, original, past, people, performances, poetry, poets, president, service, short, society, St. Paul, state, story, summer, support, United States, Voices Forward, work, youthFebruary 27, 2026—ST. PAUL, MN— The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) announces the launch of two programs that highlight and uplift the work of youth poets in Minnesota: Voices Forward and the Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate. Applications for both programs are open until March 16 and can be found on MHC’s website (Voices Forward, Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate). CEO Kevin Lindsey stated that “MHC is…
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Viterbo University hosts Black History Month community celebration
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — Viterbo University hosted a Black History Month Community Celebration Wednesday night, bringing together community members for an evening of music, food and networking. Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/la-crosse/viterbo-university-hosts-black-history-month-community-celebration/article_15d141e2-a03d-4cdb-bb47-7c845d97c0fd.html
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Office lady King is queen of helping
Hi everyone, it’s Ruby Eszterhas from. This month I would like to start by thanking the following businesses and people who helped to make our eighth grade trip fundraiser a success: Up North … Full story: https://www.trinityjournal.com/community/columnists/article_52c4d03c-ec8d-460a-91fe-13f45d260028.html
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Eagle Bluff hosts Hmong farming leader Feb. 28
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center will welcome Janssen Hang, executive director and co-founder of the Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA), for a special installment of its Dinner on the … Full story: https://www.winonapost.com/community/eagle-bluff-hosts-hmong-farming-leader-feb-28/article_0c7ffcf5-a041-43d2-b213-37b764dab3c3.html
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Fond du Lac cultural festival brings taiko, Hmong and Ukrainian dance
United for Diversity will host the annual CELEBRATE commUNITY event Feb. 21, featuring booths and entertainment to honor heritage and culture. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/fond-du-lac-cultural-festival-105935501.html
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Community Outreach Task Force moves into building to better serve those in need
Another change is Bridge Community Health Clinic is now able to help those in need of medical care. Two full rooms in the new building store hats, coats, bikes, hygiene products, and more. Items they … Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/17/community-outreach-task-force-moves-into-building-better-serve-those-need/
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Community Outreach Task Force moves into building to better serve those in need
The organization serves more than 60 people in need with meals, clothing and hygiene products each week. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/community-outreach-task-force-moves-into-building-to-better-serve-those-in-need/ar-AA1Wux2l
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What if this all went away?
Sacramento’s arts organizations are struggling to survive the pandemic, but with the help of community support, they are continuing to provide valuable cultural programming to the city. Full story: https://sacobserver.com/2026/02/what-if-this-all-went-away/
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Fresno’s Hmong community connects with those in Minnesota in light of escalating ICE enforcement
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno and the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have the largest Hmong populations in the country. The two are interconnected, with a vast majority of families split … Full story: https://abc30.com/post/fresnos-hmong-community-connects-minnesota-light-escalating-ice-enforcement/18556670/
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Fresno’s Hmong community connects with those in Minnesota in light of escalating ICE enforcement
Thousands of Hmong refugees moved to the U.S. after helping America during the Vietnam War. The two largest Hmong populations are in the Twin Cities and Fresno. Katie Moua, with Hmong Innovating … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/fresnos-hmong-community-connects-those-012841160.html
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Hmong Cultural and Community Center organizes rice drive for elders amid immigration concerns
The Hmong Cultural and Community Center is organizing a rice drive to support elderly community members who have become reluctant to leave their homes amid increased … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/la-crosse/hmong-cultural-and-community-center-organizes-rice-drive-for-elders-amid-immigration-concerns/article_1bdeada1-d500-45da-b108-cc02cec68a54.html