Tag: government
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Ramsey County sues federal government for evidence in Hmong man’s detainment during Metro Surge
The agents pulled ChongLy Scott Thao from his St. Paul house in his underwear when the windchill was below zero. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a585d31dd9d47f3bfd0d70c55896d43&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2framsey-county-sues-federal-government-for-evidence-in-hmong-mans-detainment-during-metro-surge%2f601868327&c=14005799420129496289&mkt=en-us
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Flags will fly at half-staff in Wisconsin on May 14. Here’s why
U.S. flags typically fly at half-staff in the wake of national tragedies or after deaths of government officials, military members or first responders. They also fly at half-staff on Memorial Day and … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a04a5e45f844b14993042c043b8ba1c&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2flocal%2fwisconsin%2f2026%2f05%2f13%2fwhy-flags-will-be-at-half-staff-in-wisconsin-on-may-14%2f90057790007%2f&c=2975543362770850686&mkt=en-us
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Flags will fly at half-staff in Wisconsin on May 14. Here’s why
U.S. flags typically fly at half-staff in the wake of national tragedies or after deaths of government officials, military members or first responders. They also fly at half-staff on Memorial Day and … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a054ea090fe4fdfb4dbcc3dc8caa108&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2flocal%2fwisconsin%2f2026%2f05%2f13%2fwhy-flags-will-be-at-half-staff-in-wisconsin-on-may-14%2f90057790007%2f&c=2975543362770850686&mkt=en-us
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Minnesota Senate approves new benefits for ‘Secret War’ veterans
When the United States fought the Vietnam War, the government covertly recruited Hmong and Laotian men to assist with its efforts in Laos. Full story: https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/news/government/minnesota-senate-approves-new-benefits-for-secret-war-veterans/article_652d661b-14e1-4ca5-a54f-5b20d15864de.html
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Tulare County supervisors fight for Hmong veterans
During the Vietnam War, Hmong soldiers kept an estimated 70,000 North Vietnamese from fighting directly against the U.S. and its South Vietnamese allies. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/tulare-county-supervisors-fight-for-hmong-veterans/ar-AA1YT1OR
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Minneapolis Mayor Condemns ICE Presence, Encourages Students to Remain Politically Engaged
Jacob Frey, the mayor of Minneapolis, Minn., who has gained popularity in recent weeks for his response to federal law enforcement, encouraged students to hold the federal government … Full story: https://thehoya.com/news/minneapolis-mayor-condemns-ice-presence-encourages-students-to-remain-politically-engaged/
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In the absence of major ICE operations in Fresno, fear and misinformation have taken their place
What would happen if mass immigration raids came to cities like Fresno? For many residents, waiting for an answer to that question has given way to confusion and social media vigilance. Full story: https://www.kvpr.org/government/2026-02-24/in-the-absence-of-major-ice-operations-in-fresno-fear-and-misinformation-have-taken-their-place
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Thursday news: Tsoom fwv Australia rov qab qhia meej tias yuav tsis pab coj IS tej poj me nyuam rov qab
Tsoom fwv Albanese cov kev tsis pab IS tej poj niam me nyuam, tsab ntawv 3 uas xa rau lub tsev teev hawm Lakemba Mosque, NSW cov kev ruaj ntseg thiab cov teeb meem mob hlwb, ACCC cov kev txheeb tej … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/podcast-episode/thursday-news-federal-government-reiterated-that-it-will-not-support-iss-bride-and-children-repatriation/mrfsaosnm
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Pentagon readies 1,500 troops for potential Minnesota deployment, US officials say
The Pentagon has ordered about 1,500 active-duty soldiers in Alaska to prepare for a possible deployment to Minnesota, the site of large protests against the government’s deportation drive, two U.S. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/pentagon-readies-1-500-troops-for-potential-minnesota-deployment-us-officials-say/ar-AA1UtyXn
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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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AI’s accuracy and dependability can fall short of standards required in court | Opinion
Wisconsin legislators have proposed replacing human translators used by the government, including the courts, with AI. They’ll regret it. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6916146fc32941ea80485612c1f932db&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fopinion%2f2025%2f11%2f13%2fai-wisconsin-courts-translators-software%2f87214208007%2f&c=17465144498090705186&mkt=en-us
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As Wisconsin celebrates Veterans Day, lawmakers are considering these 12 veteran-related bills
Proposals this session on veterans issues range from housing and education to property taxes and Milwaukee War Memorial Center renovations. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/as-wisconsin-celebrates-veterans-day-lawmakers-are-considering-these-12-veteran-related-bills/ar-AA1Q8Xuc
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Trunktreat concept inspires Bemidji food donation event
As the government shutdown continues, some communities are getting creative with food donation programs for those in need. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/glean/2025/11/halloween-concept-inspires-food-donation-event/
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Local organizations collect peanut butter for food pantries during government shutdown
Several area organizations have begun collecting food items, namely peanut butter, to support local food pantries. Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/la-crosse/local-organizations-collect-peanut-butter-for-food-pantries-during-government-shutdown/article_19dd0df2-9d8b-4a8d-8493-b1acdf7bae47.html
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With election day ahead, Twin Cities mayoral candidates making a final case at parks, malls doorsteps
The candidates for mayor in both Minneapolis and St. Paul scrambled across town Saturday in a final sprint to sway voters in Tuesday’s elections, which pit two-term incumbents against challengers … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/with-election-day-ahead-twin-cities-mayoral-candidates-making-a-final-case-at-parks-malls-doorsteps/ar-AA1PDH3n
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St. John’s man, Hmong refugee pardoned by Whitmer, remains in ICE custody
LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – Lue Yang, the St. John’s man whom Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pardoned last week, remains in custody. Yang — a Hmong refugee who came to the U.S. in the 1970s as a child refugee — … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/st-john-s-man-hmong-refugee-pardoned-by-whitmer-remains-in-ice-custody/ar-AA1PlX5T
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POLITICAL NEWS: Senate aims to reduce robocalls, spam texts
Stretch of U.S. 10 may be renamed for Army Specialist Levi Hoover; Former aide to Lee Chatfield will testify against him. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/political-news-senate-aims-to-reduce-robocalls-spam-texts/ar-AA1P7P6d
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