Tag: community
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Hmong Wausau Festival underway; Democratic governor candidate David Crowley attends
Democratic governor candidate David Crowley attended the festival Saturday in Wausau. Crowley spoke at the event and highlighted the need for legislation supporting businesses in the Hmong community … Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2026/08/02/hmong-wausau-festival-underway-democratic-governor-candidate-david-crowley-attends/
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Hmong Wausau Festival returns Aug. 1-2 for cultural weekend
WAUSAU − The Hmong Wausau Festival is set to bring cultural performances, athletics, food and community celebrations to Wausau Aug. 1-2 at the People’s Sports Complex, 602 E. Kent St. according to a … Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/2026/07/30/hmong-wausau-festival-returns-aug-1-2-for-cultural-weekend/91082609007/
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Free “We the People” community day celebrates Milwaukee’s immigration history
The Milwaukee County Historical Society will host “We the People” Community Day on Saturday, August 8, celebrating Milwaukee’s diverse history, cultures … Full story: https://wtmj.com/shows/whats-on-tap/2026/07/29/free-community-day-celebrates-milwaukees-rich-history/
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Patch AM: How a Woodinville-rooted Hmong farm community is weathering floods and change
Coming up on the Woodinville Patch calendar: Next Step Pregnancy Services Gala and Silent Auction … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/patch-am-how-a-woodinville-rooted-hmong-farm-community-is-weathering-floods-and-change/ar-AA28WIiv
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Hmong Wausau Festival returning Aug. 1-2 with performances, food and sports
The Hmong Wausau Festival is held annually to preserve and promote Hmong culture through music, dance, sports, food and community engagement, while inviting the broader community to experience Hmong … Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2026/07/28/hmong-wausau-festival-returning-aug-1-2-with-performances-food-sports/
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WA’s Hmong farmers face floods at generational crossroads
Before the floods, the Hmong farming community was already grappling with who will carry on the work when the older generation no longer can. Full story: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/was-hmong-farmers-face-floods-at-generational-crossroads/
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Sheboygan Hmong Summer Festival returns to Kiwanis Park July 18-19
SHEBOYGAN – The Hmong Summer Festival returns to Kiwanis Park this weekend, with a dance competition, food vendors and more. The community can attend the celebration, which was canceled last year … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a5c51d021cf4d278bc136d8b7c57028&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.sheboyganpress.com%2fstory%2fentertainment%2fevents%2f2026%2f07%2f15%2fsheboygan-hmong-summer-festival-kiwanis-park-food-sports-dance%2f90902977007%2f&c=5900648173803983747&mkt=en-us
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Sheboygan Hmong Summer Festival returns to Kiwanis Park July 18-19
The Hmong Summer Festival returns to Kiwanis Park this weekend, with a dance competition, food vendors and more. The community can attend the celebration, which was … Full story: https://www.aol.com/articles/sheboygan-hmong-summer-festival-returns-093034000.html
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Somali leaders respond to Sheriff Fletcher’s gang warning: ‘Talk with us, not about us’
Somali political and community leaders are set to respond to warnings made by Sheriff Bob Fletcher about violence caused by Somali gangs. Full story: https://www.fox9.com/news/somalis-leaders-respond-sheriff-fletchers-warnings-somali-gangs
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Vibrant art displays transform downtown Oshkosh storefronts
A new community art initiative is transforming storefronts in downtown Oshkosh. The inaugural Downtown Oshkosh Window Art Project is turning downtown storefronts into … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a51c5a7fc414066b38c1e261f0a139e&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wearegreenbay.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fvibrant-art-displays-transform-downtown-oshkosh-storefronts%2f&c=17242376775305386058&mkt=en-us
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Patch AM: Could your Northfield project qualify for a 2026 community grant?
You won’t want to miss Much Ado About Nothing on the Northfield Patch calendar … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/patch-am-could-your-northfield-project-qualify-for-a-2026-community-grant/ar-AA27CpAE
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County Fair coming up next week, July 8-12
Starting today, the 1st, the United Cultural Center is offering a free Hmong dancing class for all kids ages 6 and up. They’ll meet every Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. For any questions, contact … Full story: https://www.trinityjournal.com/community/columnists/article_56c191d0-c72b-4531-abf2-afa2ae30ca83.html
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Students, staff help turn community into a canvas at mural event
From an artistic portrayal of the journey of Hmong refugees from Laos to Menomonie to an eye-catching image that captures the past, present and future of Wisconsin’s Polytechnic University, students … Full story: https://winonadailynews.com/news/community/dunnconnect/article_de185810-b8c5-5ad3-a492-986a9d8bec66.html
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This Valley cooking class connects Hmong youth with traditional roots, language. ‘This is a part of our culture’
When Kristy Xiong emigrated as a child from Thailand to the United States in 1992, she learned to hold onto her cultural roots through food. Full story: https://hanfordsentinel.com/community/selma-kingsburg/lifestyles/this-valley-cooking-class-connects-hmong-youth-with-traditional-roots-language-this-is-a-part/article_ad6f7af8-4868-4e49-bbb6-6f9f5e5e748f.html
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Olson: Emmer drops to new low ― even for him
“He knows he can kowtow to Trump like a sniveling stray because he’s in a seat that is safely GOP by some 20 percentage points. And yet his recent comments about Somali immigrants sank to a new … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a43ee000b5340b9b91e8d61af7f7147&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2ftom-emmer-comment-somali-community-minnesota-racism-xenophobia%2f601861747&c=7310354077565015039&mkt=en-us
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Fun Finder: Kaposia Days, a new Irish block party and free live music
Putting on a community festival is no small feat, but around town, folks are putting in hard work to make fun happen this weekend. In South St. Paul, Kaposia Days has been going strong for more than … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/06/24/fun-finder-kaposia-days-a-new-irish-block-party-and-free-live-music/
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Fun Finder: Kaposia Days, a new Irish block party and free live music
Putting on a community festival is no small feat, but around town, folks are putting in hard work to make fun happen this weekend. In South Kaposia Days has been going s … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/06/24/fun-finder-kaposia-days-a-new-irish-block-party-and-free-live-music/