Tag: community
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Brown County celebrates 4th annual Hmong Lao American Day
This is the fourth year of the event, which celebrates Governor Tony Evers ‘ proclamation of Hmong American Day. Full story: https://www.wbay.com/2026/05/10/hmong-community-celebrates-history-culture-veterans-hmong-american-day/
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Hmong community celebrates history, culture, and veterans on Hmong American Day
Lao Veterans Day here in Wisconsin, a special event was held at the Neville Public Museum in Green Bay on Sunday. Full story: https://www.wbay.com/video/2026/05/10/hmong-community-celebrates-history-culture-veterans-hmong-american-day/
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Milwaukee hosts first official AAPI Heritage Month celebration as community marks 150 years
Milwaukee held its first official Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration on Friday, May 1, an event organized by the city’s AAPI Employee Resource Group (ERG) and sponsored by … Full story: https://www.milwaukeeindependent.com/articles/milwaukee-hosts-first-official-aapi-heritage-month-celebration-community-marks-150-years/
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This Minnesota City Saw Its Food Scene Shift Thanks To A Nearby Hmong Farming Community
Discover how Hmong farmers transformed St. Paul’s food scene through fresh crops, local markets, and a growing culinary influence. Full story: https://decorhint.com/this-minnesota-city-saw-its-food-scene-shift-thanks-to-a-nearby-hmong-farming-community/
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Attend Building for the Future engagement sessions
MMSD invites families to May engagement sessions on attendance areas, enrollment trends and long-range facilities planning for the Building for the Future initiative. Full story: https://madison.com/news/community/article_208561cc-3d78-5660-9eb2-231c6ea8415e.html
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Inola’s new restaurant blends food, culture, and community
Inola’s newest restaurant celebrated its grand opening Saturday, April 25. The restaurant, named Patchwork, serves Hmong cuisine. It’s named “Patchwork” with the goal of bringing cultures … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/inola-restaurant-blends-food-culture-034700679.html
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Hmong center serves many roles for community
For many families in the Coulee Region, the Hmong Cultural & Community Center serves as both a gathering place and a bridge — connecting generations to language, traditions and shared … Full story: https://lacrossetribune.com/life-entertainment/local/article_e5daecf3-cc4d-4e6c-9e22-f95a3b87f911.html
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Hmong Heritage event held at North High School
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – At Eau Claire North Friday night, Hmong students hosted a heritage event for the community. Authentic Hmong food, singing and performances came together for the community. Full story: https://www.weau.com/2026/04/25/hmong-heritage-event-held-north-high-school/
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Impact of Mac’s “bubble” on the Hmong community
Minnesota is home to the largest concentration of Hmong people in the United States (U.S.). According to the American Community Survey, over 100,000 Hmong individuals reside within Minnesota, … Full story: https://themacweekly.com/2026/04/impact-of-macs-bubble-on-the-hmong-community/
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Milwaukee school to perform original Broadway-style Hmong musical
APRIL IS STARTING TO GAIN RECOGNITION AS HMONG HERITAGE MONTH IN MAY IS ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH BOTH A CHANCE TO CELEBRATE CULTURE AND COMMUNITY AT HMONG AMERICAN PEACE … Full story: https://www.wisn.com/article/milwaukee-school-to-perform-original-broadway-style-hmong-musical/71110396
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Normandale Community College names first Hmong-American college president in U.S.
Pakou Yang, who has been interim president at Normandale Community College since last summer, will keep the job going forward. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69e99f206b574a93b35cc20481ad1dfc&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.bizjournals.com%2ftwincities%2fnews%2f2026%2f04%2f22%2fnormandale-community-college-names.html&c=7046824193829574357&mkt=en-us
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Fox Valley’s Hmong American community celebrates landmark anniversary
A state appeals court previously ruled police did not violate Cruz’s Fourth Amendment rights when they collected DNA samples from him. Northeast Wisconsin athletes go on to serve their community and … Full story: https://fox11online.com/news/local/fox-valleys-hmong-american-community-celebrates-landmark-anniversary
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Hmong community celebrates 50 years in Wausau
On April 9, 1976, Nuo Vang Thao was one of the first five Hmong to land at Mosinee’s Central Wisconsin Airport. During the Vietnam War, he, alongside with 30,000 other Hmong, were secretly recruited … Full story: https://www.wjfw.com/news/local/hmong-community-celebrates-50-years-in-wausau/article_414024f3-6fb8-4660-9852-3e8ee9099d2e.html
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Volume One documentary tells 50-year story of Hmong community in Chippewa Valley
A local documentary that features local Hmong culture is nearing its opening premiere. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/mind-and-soul/volume-one-documentary-tells-50-year-story-of-hmong-community-in-chippewa-valley/ar-AA20dFmd
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Wausau Hmong 50 Year Celebration happening this weekend
This weekend, the Wausau Hmong Community is celebrating a historic milestone: 50 years since arriving in the United States. Full story: https://www.waow.com/news/wausau-hmong-50-year-celebration-happening-this-weekend/article_d0383d15-44f1-4ac1-80b6-76fce87092ec.html
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Wausau to celebrate 50 years of Hmong community contributions
The Wausau Hmong community will mark 50 years of presence in the region with a celebration April 4 at the Central Wisconsin Convention and Expo Center. Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2026/04/01/wausau-celebrate-50-years-hmong-community-contributions/
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United Cultural Center to keep Hmong traditions alive
The United Cultural Center held its grand opening in Hayfork the morning of Saturday, March 28, with dozens of the Hmong community and other Trinity residents from near and far showing up in support. Full story: https://www.trinityjournal.com/news/local/article_1e3c7476-c13b-4df2-8b41-1ec7cf1ab1ac.html