Tag: county
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Asian Americans Advancing Justice opposes the defunding of gender-affirming care
On Feb. 17, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California and partners, Viet Rainbow of Orange County and Hmong Innovating Politics, submitted a letter opposing the Centers for Medicare … Full story: https://www.lassennews.com/asian-americans-advancing-justice-opposes-the-defunding-of-gender-affirming-care
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La Crosse County Library hosts bilingual Hmong story time in Onalaska
The Onalaska event follows a similar story time the library hosted in Holmen last month. Featured guest Yang, a College Advisor at Western Technical College and first-generation Hmong-American, helped … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/entertainment/events/la-crosse-county-library-hosts-bilingual-hmong-story-time-in-onalaska/article_9e2dcde6-787e-46f3-bb9a-055e8e8f1f03.html
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Floodwaters threaten iconic Pike Place Market flower farmers
Historic flooding submerged dozens of Hmong family farms in Snohomish County, threatening spring income, generational businesses and the future of some flower farms. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/floodwaters-threaten-iconic-pike-place-market-flower-farmers/vi-AA1WHYZj
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Forum challenges misconceptions about refugees and immigrants in Marathon County
Founder, DoorCountyDailyNews.com Many misconceptions, misinformation and myths were debunked at a recent forum on refugees and … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2026/02/18/forum-challenges-misconceptions-about-refugees-and-immigrants-in-marathon-county/
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Merced County saves dual-language program for another year
The Merced County Office of Education reversed its decision to shutter a dual- language program, saving it for another year, the Merced Focus reported. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6995f5f1d5b1459b8d7056719ac30d55&url=https%3a%2f%2fedsource.org%2fupdates%2fmerced-county-saves-dual-language-program-for-another-year&c=14908067338342231915&mkt=en-us
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Oroville cult leader found guilty, sentencing set for April
A Butte County jury has found a local cult leader guilty of molesting four young girls and raping two women, all followers of his religious movement. Sansue Bee Vang now … Full story: https://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/oroville-cult-leader-found-guilty-sentencing-set-for-april/article_f6e05366-2194-4485-8bc3-76eaba6f5771.html
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Minneapolis ICE shooting live updates: Grand jury subpoenas served to Gov. Walz, Mayor Frey
Grand jury subpoenas were served Tuesday to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, Ramsey County Attorney John Choi … Full story: https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/minneapolis-ice-shooting-live-updates-doj-investigating-apparent?id=129340693&entryId=129393740&userab=abcn_du_cat_topic_feature_holdout-474*variant_b_redesign-1939%2Cotv_web_content_rec-445*variant_a_control-1&userab=abcn_du_cat_topic_feature_holdout-474*variant_b_redesign-1939%2Cabcn_popular_reads_exp-497*variant_b_7days_filter-2077%2Cotv_web_content_rec-445*variant_b_less_popular_bias-1850
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Clifford Oto’s top 12 (plus 2) photos from 2025
Explore Stockton Record photographer Clifford Oto’s favorite photos from each month of 2025 (plus two bonus images). Full story: https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/story/lifestyle/2026/01/13/photos-that-defined-2025-in-stockton-and-san-joaquin-county/88052857007/
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Sheboygan County opens new community health survey
Sheboygan County health partners are launching a community health survey to gather local data and guide future services. Open through April. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/sheboygan-county-opens-community-health-230104302.html
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Spend 10 Minutes to Help Sheboygan County Evaluate Community Health Needs
Opinions over public health run the gamut, but directing action towards the community’s health care needs requires careful information gathering and analysis. Health Sheboygan C … Full story: https://whbl.com/2026/01/12/spend-10-minutes-to-help-sheboygan-county-evaluate-community-health-needs/
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Milwaukee County got a wave of opioid settlement funds. How were they used?
In 2023, Milwaukee County received $111 million in funds, to be given out over 18 years, representing the largest amount recovered by any local government in the history of Wisconsin. The county has … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=694ec4efc7834784bc8acd6152215165&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2fhealth%2f2025%2f12%2f26%2fhow-is-milwaukee-county-using-huge-opioid-settlement-grant-so-far%2f87791597007%2f&c=7795622837410801684&mkt=en-us
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Gov. Evers and First Lady showcase capitol holiday decor in virtual tour
For those who cannot travel to Madison this holiday season to see the decorations in person, the governor and his wife offered Wisconsinites a virtual tour. Full story: https://fox11online.com/news/state/gov-tony-evers-and-first-lady-kathy-showcase-capitol-holiday-decor-in-virtual-tour-executive-residence-madison-whispering-pines-oconto-county-wreath-books-library-american-girl-dolls-hmong-alzheimers-disease-christmas-railroad-ornaments
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69-year-old Medford man found dead in Taylor County lake
Randall K. Runge of Medford was reported missing Dec. 5 when he did not return from ice fishing on the Washington Flowage in Taylor County. Full story: https://steelerswire.usatoday.com/story/news/local/2025/12/07/69-year-old-medford-man-found-dead-in-washington-flowage-in-taylor-county/87653891007/
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New Hmong QPR materials aim to break barriers in suicide prevention
Certified QPR suicide prevention materials are now available in Hmong, helping trainers nationwide bridge language and cultural gaps. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6931c3ee806c4a3382fc9851754dbb0c&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wausaudailyherald.com%2fstory%2fnews%2fhealth%2f2025%2f12%2f04%2fnew-hmong-qpr-materials-aim-to-break-barriers-in-suicide-prevention-marathon-county%2f87573192007%2f&c=15720675961008583216&mkt=en-us
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Marathon County launches nation’s first Hmong QPR suicide prevention training
WAUSAU – A first-of-its-kind mental health initiative is creating new opportunities for suicide prevention education in Hmong-speaking communities. Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2025/12/03/marathon-county-launches-nations-first-hmong-qpr-suicide-prevention-training/
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Marathon County launches nation’s first suicide prevention training in Hmong
Several organizations in Marathon County are addressing a gap in suicide prevention materials in the Hmong language by creating a new mental health initiative. Full story: https://www.weau.com/2025/12/03/marathon-county-launches-nations-first-suicide-prevention-training-hmong/
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Suicide prevention training materials in Hmong language launched in Marathon County
A new mental health initiative is trying to reduce language barriers that could prevent people from seeking help. Full story: https://www.wkow.com/news/health/suicide-prevention-training-materials-in-hmong-language-launched-in-marathon-county/article_6f433939-b9f7-4f39-9e28-f4c4a2d8c9aa.html