Tag: money
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Twin Rivers Unified School District celebrates first day of school
The Twin Rivers Unified School District celebrates the first day of school, as the first Hmong and woman superintendent talks about the plans she has for the year. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/twin-rivers-unified-school-district-celebrates-first-day-of-school/vi-AA2ap8So
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From urban housing to rural nursing homes, the working-class fight to protect public goods from private buyers
Public goods were meant for us, but corporate interests want to take them away. Kaaha Kaahiye is showing me around Glendale Homes, where she grew up. She talks quickly and enthusiastically, pointing … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/from-urban-housing-to-rural-nursing-homes-the-working-class-fight-to-protect-public-goods-from-private-buyers/ar-AA2agX04
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How the charity behind Madison, Wisconsin’s ‘autonomous zone’ raked in taxpayer money
A Wisconsin nonprofit group leading an illegal protest encampment that blocked traffic enjoys lavish federal, state, and local funding. The city of Madison awarded Freedom Inc. at least $149,000 this … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/how-the-charity-behind-madison-wisconsin-s-autonomous-zone-raked-in-taxpayer-money/ar-AA29rwhS
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How the charity behind Madison, Wisconsin’s ‘autonomous zone’ raked in taxpayer money
The city of Madison awarded Freedom Inc. at least $149,000 this year for initiatives such as “[Southeast Asian] and Black Youth Programs.” … Full story: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/investigations/4673880/charity-madison-wisconsin-autonomous-zone-taxpayer-money/
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Hmong summer enrichment program teaches culture, history and language to Wausau-area students
The Hmong Phoojywg Enrichment Summer Program at Weston Elementary is open to all students from kindergarten through 12th grade, regardless of background, and teaches Hmong culture, history and … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/hmong-summer-enrichment-program-teaches-culture-history-and-language-to-wausau-area-students/ar-AA28p7Nf
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Patch AM: Which Northfield projects could win big in the 2026 grant cycle?
Also check out Much Ado About Nothing on the Northfield Patch calendar … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/patch-am-which-northfield-projects-could-win-big-in-the-2026-grant-cycle/ar-AA27sdws
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Inside the rebuilding of Milwaukee’s lead program – and how it could change lives
Milwaukee’s lead program was a national model before it descended into chaos. New leadership and federal money revived it. Will the progress last? Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69fb6b602e9040a0ab7059bddfcc2372&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2fspecial-reports%2f2026%2f05%2f06%2fmilwaukees-struggle-to-help-children-poisoned-by-lead-paint-pipes-testing-health-department%2f89457752007%2f&c=16007721332560568284&mkt=en-us
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Green Bay School Board candidates answer budget, community questions
At a March 18 candidate forum, four potential Green Bay School Board members talked about the budget, teacher retention, responding to the community. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/green-bay-school-board-candidates-answer-budget-community-questions/ar-AA1Z2Tua
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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/