Tag: community
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Big dreams of an Asian mall, but the future of the St. Paul Sears site is up in the air after backback sales
New owners are advertising ambitious and wide-ranging plans hand-in-hand with local partners from the Twin Cities Chinese and Southeast Asian community. Read Full Article
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Hmong community celebrates its New Year in NWA
The Hmong Association held the two-day celebration with a sports competition, food, traditional dances and singing performances. Read Full Article
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Fresno Unified kicks off annual LCAP meetings for community input
Fresno Unified School District is hosting several Community Idea Exchange dinners as part of its Local Control and Accountability Plan. The events are an opportunity for anyone in the community to … Read Full Article
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The Uplift: Hmong Mental Health Podcast helps Hmong community cope
The mental health therapists at Vanguard Mental Health and Wellness Clinic started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation. Read Full Article
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Why does Minnesota’s Asian community earn more than all other groups, yet still experience poverty at above-average rates?
U.S. Census data showed that Asians in Minnesota earned more than other racial groups, but also experienced higher-than-average poverty rates. Read Full Article
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At Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncakes and cultural performances will mark 35th anniversary of Changsha relationship
Community members and leaders from St. Paul and China will celebrate the 35th anniversary of St. Paul’s sister-city relationship with Changsha, China, as part of the Mid-Autumn Festival this weekend … Read Full Article
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Woodbury therapists create a podcast to offer Hmong community support with mental health
The mental health therapists at Vanguard Mental Health and Wellness Clinic started the podcast as a way to correct misinformation on social media and to reach the younger Hmong generation. Read Full Article
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Hmong farmers plant community and change in Dakota County
The Hmong American Farmers Association closed on farmland in Dakota County last year. The 150-acre farm provides opportunities for Hmong families. Read Full Article
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Fox Valley organizations team up to reduce suicides Hmong, Black suicides
United Way, the NEW Mental Health Connection, People of Progression, NEW Hmong Professionals, and Partnerships Community Health Care are teaming up to make that number much lower. Their Drive Health … Read Full Article
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UW Extension program for Hmong/HMoob growers, farmers promotes education, community
The Hmong/HMoob Farmers/Growers program is creating a network for Hmong farmers to access farming resources and find support and community. The program began in 2022 after securing funding from the … Read Full Article
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Family, community members say they’re waiting for justice 7 months after St. Paul officer fatally shot 65-year-old
Monday marked seven months since Yia Xiong died, and his family and community members are waiting for prosecutors to issue a charging decision; they want the officers involved to be charged. A … Read Full Article
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Oshkosh’s can’t-miss events include return of Gallery Walk and a Labor Day picnic
For more information, visit wdhaarabian.com. Hmong National Labor Day Festival will be hosted at the Winnebago County Community Park, 501 E. County Road Y, Oshkosh, Sept. 2 and 3. Hosted by the Hmong … Read Full Article
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HALED celebrates 2nd annual Mekong Night Festival
HALED has started a tradition of hosting a night festival. This event was inspired by night markets in Thailand, but is also used as a way for the Hmong community to grow closer together. Read Full Article
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Hmong Community Tells Clovis Schools Trustees: Don’t Cancel Our Language Classes
Share with friendsMore than 100 parents, students, and community activists — many wearing traditional Hmong clothing and necklaces — implored the Clovis Unified School Board on Wednesday not to allow … Read Full Article
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Local farmkitchen nutrition program focuses on Hmong youth
The Hunger Task Force is hoping to get members of the Milwaukee area’s Hmong community focused on healthy eating and their counting on early intervention to make that happen. Read Full Article