Tag: money
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Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay awards $129,000 in grants to area nonprofits
More than a dozen nonprofits are getting a boost in funding, thanks to the Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay. The organization announced Wednesday its grant recipients for the winter cycle. Money is … Full story: https://wtaq.com/2026/03/12/womens-fund-of-greater-green-bay-awards-129000-in-grants-to-area-nonprofits/
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Floodwaters threaten iconic Pike Place Market flower farmers
Historic flooding submerged dozens of Hmong family farms in Snohomish County, threatening spring income, generational businesses and the future of some flower farms. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/floodwaters-threaten-iconic-pike-place-market-flower-farmers/vi-AA1WHYZj
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My Hmong tour guide SHREDS on this flute! 🇻🇳😨
In this exciting comparison video, we put the AMD FX-6300 and Intel i5 4690k to the test in the intense racing simulator, Project CARS. Featuring the powerful GTX 960, we examine how these CPUs … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/my-hmong-tour-guide-shreds-on-this-flute/vi-AA1NSzPp
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Ethnic Studies Mandate in California Schools Stalls Over Money, Politics
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. This fall, every high school in California was supposed to offer ethnic studies — a one-semester class focused on the … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ethnic-studies-mandate-california-schools-163000506.html
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Ethnic studies was supposed to start in California schools. What happened?
The ethnic studies class was meant to focus on the cultures and histories of African-Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans and Latinos. The state’s curriculum also encourages schools to add … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/ethnic-studies-was-supposed-to-start-in-california-schools-what-happened/ar-AA1MONDx
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MN Attorney General reaches $220,000 settlement in Hmong College Prep funds suit
Attorney General Keith Ellison in December sued Christianna Hang, alleging she invested $5 million of Hmong College Prep Academy’s money without the approval of the school’s board of directors, in … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/09/15/mn-attorney-general-reaches-220000-settlement-in-hmong-college-prep-funds-suit/
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HMONG CENTER STILL FIGHTS SHORTAGE OF MONEY CATCHING UP AN UPDATE ON PEOPLE AND PLACES IN THE NEWS
Kajsiab House, a community center for older Hmong people, continues to face funding challenges, despite fundraisers last fall that brought in about $11,000. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68a353df4e5e43fbbd3b8f73592baa11&url=https%3a%2f%2fmadison.com%2fnews%2flocal%2farticle_986e4104-c0e4-51f4-8a01-3caabb7737c2.html&c=4934975113749493332&mkt=en-us
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Hmong charter lawsuit v. hedge fund: $400,000 in settlement still unpaid
The payment of settlement funds agreed in November between Hmong College Prep Academy and the New Jersey hedge fund that lost more than $4 million of the St. Paul charter school’s money continues to … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/05/28/hmong-charter-lawsuit-v-hedge-fund-400000-in-settlement-still-unpaid/
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Hmong charter lawsuit v. hedge fund: $400,000 in settlement still unpaid
The payment of settlement funds agreed in November between Hmong College Prep Academy and the New Jersey hedge fund that lost more than $4 million of the school’s money continues to be delayed. Last … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-charter-lawsuit-v-hedge-224900077.html
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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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DNR awarded grant to improve water quality
WIPPS is the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service, they will be working with the Hmong and Hispanic Communication Network, H2N, and the Rural Resiliency Network, R2N. The money was also … Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2024/12/17/dnr-awarded-grant-improve-water-quality/
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MN attorney general files lawsuit against former Hmong College Prep Academy founder over 2019 hedge fund investment
Hang wired $5 million of the school’s money to the hedge fund created by Woodstock without the knowledge of the school’s board of directors or meaningful research into the hedge fund, according to … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/12/05/mn-attorney-general-files-lawsuit-against-former-hmong-college-prep-academy-founder-over-2019-hedge-fund-investment/
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Minnesota attorney general sues ex-charter school leader over ‘reckless’ investment
The suit filed in Ramsey County said Christianna M. Hang’s investment of Hmong College Prep Academy’s money was also “illegal.” … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-attorney-general-sues-ex-charter-school-leader-over-reckless-investment/601191318
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Minnesota attorney general sues ex-charter school leader over ‘reckless’ investment
The suit filed in Ramsey County said Christianna M. Hang’s investment of Hmong College Prep Academy’s money with a hedge fund was also illegal. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-attorney-general-sues-ex-charter-school-leader-over-reckless-investment/601191318
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State sues charter school superintendent over $4M hedge fund loss
Attorney General Keith Ellison says Christianna M. Hang, who started Hmong College Prep Academy, illegally invested school money in a hedge fund. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/courts-news/former-charter-school-superintendent-sued-over-4m-hedge-fund-investment-hmong-college-prep-academy-christianna-hang/89-4d09ba50-6b32-493e-bef6-9d281834b160
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Get a taste of ‘SoYen Desserts’ at the European Christmas Market
SoYen Desserts opened a storefront in Lowertown in March. Now the popular bakery is making its debut at the European Christmas Market at Union Depot in St. Paul. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/money/business/behind-the-business/get-a-taste-of-soyen-desserts-european-christmas-market/89-af6329fb-81e7-4f37-8d7b-6d601c02c831
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Local Journalist Receives $100,000 Grant to Support Hmong Daily News
To that end, Yang used the grant money to hire a social media marketer, who will also contribute articles. She is also looking to bring on reporters who can write in the Hmong language. Her goal is … Full story: https://www.comstocksmag.com/web-only/local-journalist-receives-100000-grant-support-hmong-daily-news
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Popular egg roll sale helps Hmong Christian Church
The Hmong Christian church held its annual egg roll sale to raise money on Saturday. Attendees were able to purchase several types of egg rolls all of which were handmade and based on a popular secret … Full story: https://www.weau.com/2024/10/20/popular-egg-roll-sale-helps-hmong-christian-church/