Tag: history
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Sunisa Lee’s historic Olympic gold | Throwback
Take a trip back to the Tokyo Olympics, where Sunisa Lee made history by winning the women’s artistic all-around gold medal. Her victory made her the first Hmong-American Olympic champion in any sport … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/sunisa-lee-s-historic-olympic-gold-throwback/vi-AA25iNmt
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Men fled war – then something began killing them in their sleep
The video explores the real-life mystery that helped inspire A Nightmare on Elm Street: a wave of sudden unexplained sleep deaths among young Hmong men who had fled Laos for the United States. At the … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/men-fled-war-then-something-began-killing-them-in-their-sleep/vi-AA23tymj
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Hmong American Day celebration at Long Cheng Community Center in Appleton
Tags: American, Appleton, celebrate, celebration, community, history, Hmong, Hmong American, leaders, local, Long Cheng, news, storyHmong families, community leaders and local organizations gathered at Long Cheng Community Center in Appleton to celebrate Hmong American Day, honoring the history, sacrifices and cultural legacy of … Full story: https://www.aol.com/news/hmong-american-day-celebration-long-202717458.html
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New project maps 50 years of Hmong Minnesotan history
Coins hang from a traditional Hmong garment during the 43rd annual Hmong New Year event in St. Paul on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. NINA MOINI: From the first Hmong businesses to homes that became museums … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/05/14/storymap-50-years-hmong-minnesotan-history
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Hmong American Day at the Neville
Hmong American Day at the Neville … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/cultural-events/hmong-american-day-at-the-neville/vi-AA22Ur6l
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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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UCLA online textbook gives voice to Asian American, Pacific Islander history and cultures
A free, digital textbook overseen by the UCLA Asian American Studies Center aims to be a high-caliber guide to help high school and college educators nationwide teach more effectively about AAPI … Full story: https://www.kcra.com/article/ucla-online-textbook-asian-american-pacific-islander-history/71260764
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Literary calendar for week of May 3
Gary Bruggemann, a retired history teacher, will discuss “Saints and Sinners,” his history of the people and events that made St. Paul, on Wednesday at Next Chapter Booksellers. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/05/03/literary-calendar-for-week-of-may-3/
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Readers and writers: Goldman’s latest wraps a mystery into a family tale
A mystery wrapped in a family story, a graphic history of the Hmong people and a preview of the World Cup for kids. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/05/03/readers-and-writers-goldmans-latest-wraps-a-mystery-into-a-family-tale/
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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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Wausau celebrates 50 years of Hmong history and culture
The celebration will be held Saturday at the Central Wisconsin Convention and Expo Center in Rothschild at 10 a.m. The first Hmong families of central Wisconsin came to the area in 1976. Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2026/04/04/wausau-celebrates-50-years-hmong-history-culture/
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Event honoring 50 years of Hmong history and culture in central Wisconsin planned for April 4
Children’s Wisconsin will be hosting it’s diaper bank on Tuesday. it will be held at the children’s Wisconsin – Rhinelander office from 4 to 6 in the evening. Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/video/2026/03/27/event-honoring-50-years-hmong-history-culture-central-wisconsin-planned-april-4/
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Community to celebrate 50th anniversary of Hmong refugees’ arrival in Wausau
Community members in central Wisconsin are invited to celebrate 50 years of Hmong presence, history, and contribution in the Wausau area at the Wausau Hmong 50 Year Celebration. Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2026/03/27/community-celebrate-50th-anniversary-hmong-refugees-arrival-wausau/
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Stitching together Hmong history, culture and pride
Generations of women, neon colors, millions of tiny stitches and the language of needles and thread: this is how memories are captured and preserved in Hmong culture. Full story: https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_post/community/crystal_robbinsdale/stitching-together-hmong-history-culture-and-pride/article_a6584b0c-a846-40fb-b33b-a5c0c21c6472.html
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Career highlights
By age 21, Suni Lee has achieved more than most gymnasts can even dream about. >From making history at her first Olympic Games in Tokyo to taking the Auburn University gymnastics p … Full story: https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/suni-lee-career-highlights
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Minnesota’s Culinary Gems You Didn’t Know You Needed
>From sweet corn at fairs to the famous Juicy Lucy, Minnesota’s cuisine reflects its local farms and diverse cultures, with flavors as rich as its history. Full story: https://wjon.com/minnesota-iconic-dishes/