Tag: leaders
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Eau Claire’s MaiVue Xiong Named One Of Wisconsin’s ‘Most Influential’ Leaders
Now in its seventh year, the 2026 “Most Influential Asian Americans” list was released by Madison365 in four parts, beginning June 29. A total 22 people were named and among them, a familiar face: … Full story: https://volumeone.org/articles/2026/07/20/396416-eau-claires-maivue-xiong-named-one-of-wisconsins-most-influential-leaders
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Ramsey County sues DHS over treatment of St. Paul Hmong-American man during arrest
Ramsey County leaders are taking the Department of Homeland Security to court over what they call a refusal to cooperate during an investigation into the arrest of a Hmong-American man last winter. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/ramsey-county-sues-dhs-over-163923512.html
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Somali leaders respond to Sheriff Fletcher’s gang warning: ‘Talk with us, not about us’
Somali political and community leaders are set to respond to warnings made by Sheriff Bob Fletcher about violence caused by Somali gangs. Full story: https://www.fox9.com/news/somalis-leaders-respond-sheriff-fletchers-warnings-somali-gangs
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ICE Deports Immigrant Who Was Pardoned for Sex Abuse Conviction
Minnesota state officials had granted a pardon to Tou Lue Vang, a Hmong man, drawing criticism that Democratic leaders were thwarting efforts to expel criminals. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a51c5a7fc414066b38c1e261f0a139e&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nytimes.com%2f2026%2f07%2f10%2fus%2fpolitics%2fice-deports-immigrant-pardoned-minnesota.html&c=4060815795017117805&mkt=en-us
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ICE Deports Immigrant Who Was Pardoned for Sex Abuse Conviction
Minnesota state officials had granted a pardon to Tou Lue Vang, a Hmong man, drawing criticism that Democratic leaders were thwarting efforts to expel criminals. By Amy Qin See more of our coverage in … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a64e3729b714396805a39d41ab2a4d5&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nytimes.com%2f2026%2f07%2f10%2fus%2fpolitics%2fice-deports-immigrant-pardoned-minnesota.html&c=4060815795017117805&mkt=en-us
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Clovis Mayor Vong Mouanoutoua Launches Bid for Fresno County Supervisor
Vong Mouanoutoua formally announced his candidacy, surrounded by local leaders and community supporters Friday afternoon. Elected officials, like Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer and Clovis Councilmember Lynne … Full story: https://gvwire.com/2026/06/12/clovis-mayor-vong-mouanoutoua-launches-bid-for-fresno-county-supervisor/
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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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365 Amplified: Four generations, one million dollars
Rob and Omar preview the sixth annual Most Influential Native American Leaders list, then discuss Hydrate IV Bar, a new hydration therapy franchise opening in Madison. St. Paul Mayor Mee Moua visits M … Full story: https://madison365.com/365-amplified-four-generations-one-million-dollars/
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Students host community egg roll making and Hmong culture night
The event was part of junior Logan Xiong and senior Angie Yang’s Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) project. Twelve stations were set up in Wausau West’s kitchens, full of … Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/04/students-host-community-egg-roll-making-hmong-culture-night/
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Wausau leaders say worry spreading over ICE actions
At the Hmong American Center, executive director Bee Van Her stands before a large, hand-embroidered quilt hanging on the wall. It’s a story cloth, telling the … Full story: https://www.wjfw.com/news/wausau-leaders-say-worry-spreading-over-ice-actions/article_75143e6a-1c60-4b9b-848f-0ba35d2eb47a.html
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Community leaders in Wausau say worry is spreading over ICE actions
ICE agents making arrests on the street, at schools, in peoples’ homes, just a few hours away in the Twin Cities. Full story: https://www.wjfw.com/news/local/community-leaders-in-wausau-say-worry-is-spreading-over-ice-actions/article_75143e6a-1c60-4b9b-848f-0ba35d2eb47a.html
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From a sacred temple to Twin Cities stages: four cultural events to catch this weekend
Three concerts this weekend showcase South Indian traditions, Africa’s musical roots and the Christmas music of Latin America. A film screening spotlights Minnesota’s Hmong leaders. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/things-to-do-twin-cities-hindu-temple-latin-christmas-hmong-film/
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$3 million renovation now open in Keller Regional Park in Maplewood
A $3 million renovation project that celebrates Hmong culture — in a way, park leaders say, that doesn’t exist anywhere else — is now open in Maplewood. Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/3-million-renovation-now-open-in-keller-regional-park-in-maplewood/
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Minnesota officials urged to act as Hmong residents face deportation to Laos
Minnesota lawmakers and community leaders are calling on Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison to intervene as federal authorities began deporting Hmong residents with decades old … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/minnesota-officials-urged-act-hmong-173536870.html
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How is immigration enforcement affecting Sacramento’s Asian American, Pacific Islander communities?
Recent federal immigration raids and detentions have often targeted Latinos. But local Asian American leaders and organizations say members of their communities have also been swept up by ICE and face … Full story: https://www.capradio.org/articles/2025/08/22/how-is-immigration-enforcement-affecting-sacramentos-asian-american-pacific-islander-communities/
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How Walker Square is reviving its summer farmers market
The market, which was a summer staple on the Near South Side from 2011 to 2019, is returning because of the efforts of resident leaders and grants from Bader Philanthropies and the Milwaukee Parks … Full story: https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/nns-walker-square-farmers-market
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Wisconsin’s 20 Most Influential Asian American Leaders for 2025, Part 2
This is the second of a five-part series. Part one is here. Krissie Fung Krissie Fung is associate director and program manager for Zero Youth Corrections at the civic engagement and social justice … Full story: https://madison365.com/wisconsins-20-most-influential-asian-american-leaders-for-2025-part-2/