Tag: growing
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Hmong American Day Festival spotlights a growing Hmong music scene in Minnesota
Contemporary Hmong music is still in its formative stage in Minnesota. While some young artists continue to perform traditional folk music and song poetry, others are channeling cultural pride into … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/twin-cities-things-to-do-hmong-fest-thai-new-year-art-a-whirl/
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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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History pros negotiate changing U.S. policies, landscape
Jessica Potter knew changes were heading her way in 2025, as the executive director of the Blue Earth County Historical Society weighed growing challenges set forward by the … Full story: https://www.mankatofreepress.com/news/local_news/history-pros-negotiate-changing-u-s-policies-landscape/article_7bb5b2f6-2ead-418f-b96a-b20a8bce009a.html
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Minnesota Advocate Casely Vang Prepares for Miss International Queen USA 2026
Casely Vang is a Hmong American transgender woman born in Montana and raised in Winona, Minn. She is the youngest of 10 siblings. Growing up, Vang developed … Full story: https://lavendermagazine.com/featured-home-page/minnesota-advocate-casely-vang-prepares-for-miss-international-queen-usa-2026/
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Exchanging cultures at the Walker Square Farmers Market
The Walker’s Square Farmers Market returned to Milwaukee’s south side this growing season after five years away from the community. Its return brought live music, coffee, food and, of course, fresh … Full story: https://www.wuwm.com/exchanging-cultures-at-the-walker-square-farmers-market
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PG&E Corporation Foundation helps battle food insecurity, including Lassen County
The PG&E Corporation Foundation is providing $1.12 million to local food banks, tribal food banks and senior meal programs to help feed the growing number of individuals and families … Full story: https://www.lassennews.com/pge-corporation-foundation-helps-battle-food-insecurity-including-lassen-county
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Fresno Unified’s dual-language program has surged in popularity. Who’s enrolling?
The district aims to have equal parts of students who speak English and Spanish in its growing program. Is it achieving that goal? Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/fresno-unified-dual-language-program-215023565.html
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English Learner Changes Over the Last 20 Years
Students identified as English learners (EL) are commonly referred to as the fastest growing population of students in K–12 schools. Indeed, between 2011 and 2021, the EL population grew by 15 percent … Full story: https://www.newamerica.org/education-policy/edcentral/english-learner-changes-over-the-last-20-years/
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State Rep. Francesca Hong, a bartender and Democratic Socialist, joins primary field for governor
State Rep. Francesca Hong, a Madison Democratic Socialist, chef and bartender, is joining the growing Democratic field for governor — saying she hopes to be a relatable candidate who can bring working … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/state-rep-francesca-hong-bartender-101540845.html
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Deporting these Hmong men isn’t justice — it’s a failure of America’s promise
Strib Voices publishes a mix of material from 11 contributing columnists, along with other commentary online and in print each day. To contribute, click here. ••• When I was a teenager growing up in … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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A Growing Share Of US Residents Speak A Language Other Than English
New figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau show that 22% of U.S. residents spoke a language other than English at home. In Hawaiʻi, it’s the Filipino language Iloko. Full story: https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/06/a-growing-share-of-us-residents-speak-a-language-other-than-english/
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From ‘Tudo bem?’ to ‘Gracias,’ a growing share of US residents speak a language other than English
New figures released by the U.S. Census Bureau show that 22% of U.S. residents spoke a language other than English at home. Full story: https://www.bostonherald.com/2025/06/04/languages-spoken-in-us-homes/
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Milwaukee’s Hmong scholars are on the rise — thanks in part to one local charter school
To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. When Kimberly Vang thinks back on growing up Hmong, her … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=696b1d2eb35348e188ce5a8e5caaaab3&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.bizjournals.com%2fmilwaukee%2fnews%2f2025%2f05%2f16%2fmilwaukee-hmong-scholars-local-charter-school.html&c=5858104078274379361&mkt=en-us
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Brenda Song Shares the Sweet Way She and Macaulay Culkin Pass Her Asian Heritage on to Their 2 Kids (Exclusive)
Brenda Song is proud of her heritage — and she’s making sure her children are, too. The 37-year-old actress, who is of Thai and Hmong descent, reflects on growing up in a “tight-knit” community where … Full story: https://people.com/how-brenda-song-and-macaulay-culkin-pass-her-asian-heritage-on-to-kids-exclusive-11729431
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The fast God desires
While some traditional churches in the U.S. are in decline, many immigrant churches are growing. I attended the dedication of a new building for Liberian Christians north of Minneapolis. Full story: https://wacotrib.com/life-entertainment/local/faith-values/article_22da3346-0f3c-41cc-9dc0-6082164a2a6f.html
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Patisserie owner Marc Heu found a home in Minnesota’s Hmong community
Unlike many Hmong families who sought refuge in the United States after the Vietnam War, Marc Heu’s family located to French Guiana in South America. He says growing up in French Guiana was difficult … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/05/01/patisserie-owner-marc-heu-found-a-home-in-minnesotas-hmong-community
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Workforce across northeast Wisconsin will be impacted by immigration policies. Here’s how.
Immigrants make up a vital and growing part of Wisconsin’s workforce, especially in agriculture and manufacturing. Immigrant entrepreneurs are creating jobs and contributing significantly to the state … Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/03/27/trump-immigration-policies-will-impact-northeast-wisconsin-workforce-oshkosh-fond-du-lac-sheboygan/79198363007/
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My Take: Growing up Hmong
Growing up Hmong: A family’s story of survival. Hmong people are an ethnic group that originated in China and have spread across the globe. Many came to the U.S. after the Vietnam War. Full story: https://www.pbs.org/video/my-take-growing-up-hmong-a9zgoy/