Tag: history
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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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Wausau celebrates 50 years of Hmong history and culture
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – The city of Wausau is celebrating 50 years of Hmong history and culture in central Wisconsin. The celebration will be held Saturday at the Central Wisconsin Convention and Expo … 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/
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How Women Built Networks of Support for Economic Independence
Through oral histories, ‘We Do Declare’ highlights women who created networks of economic support and opened pathways to opportunity and financial independence. Full story: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-american-womens-history-museum/2026/03/16/we-do-declare-create-new-networks-of-economic-support/
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The History of Hmong in Wisconsin
Mai Zong Vue shares the history and experiences of Hmong who settled in Wisconsin. Mai Zong Vue, chief operating officer of The Hmong Institute, discusses how and why Hmong came to the United States … Full story: https://www.pbs.org/video/the-history-of-hmong-in-wisconsin-p0oye9/
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Minnesota Humanities Center Launches Two Youth Poetry Programs
Tags: arts, celebrate, celebration, communities, community, council, culture, event, Featured, festival, future, generation, heritage, history, humanities, identity, information, leadership, Legacy Amendment, life, local, march, media, Minnesota, nation, national, non-profit, organization, original, past, people, performances, poetry, poets, president, service, short, society, St. Paul, state, story, summer, support, United States, Voices Forward, work, youthFebruary 27, 2026—ST. PAUL, MN— The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) announces the launch of two programs that highlight and uplift the work of youth poets in Minnesota: Voices Forward and the Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate. Applications for both programs are open until March 16 and can be found on MHC’s website (Voices Forward, Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate). CEO Kevin Lindsey stated that “MHC is…
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Viterbo University hosts Black History Month community celebration
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — Viterbo University hosted a Black History Month Community Celebration Wednesday night, bringing together community members for an evening of music, food and networking. Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/la-crosse/viterbo-university-hosts-black-history-month-community-celebration/article_15d141e2-a03d-4cdb-bb47-7c845d97c0fd.html