Tag: news
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Minneapolis Mayor Condemns ICE Presence, Encourages Students to Remain Politically Engaged
Jacob Frey, the mayor of Minneapolis, Minn., who has gained popularity in recent weeks for his response to federal law enforcement, encouraged students to hold the federal government … Full story: https://thehoya.com/news/minneapolis-mayor-condemns-ice-presence-encourages-students-to-remain-politically-engaged/
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Ex-Kohler worker was routinely harassed over his Hmong heritage, lawsuit says
A former employee for Kohler Co. says in a new federal lawsuit he was routinely harassed by co-workers who called him racial slurs on the job based on his Hmong … Full story: https://madison.com/news/state-regional/crime-courts/article_23948e28-3bea-575a-9b7e-15a10d15b4d6.html
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Misinformation Leads to Confusion in Fresno’s Immigrant Communities
Central Valley authorities have not said whether federal immigration agents have ramped up their presence in the area. Full story: https://www.kqed.org/news/12074724/misinformation-leads-to-confusion-in-fresnos-immigrant-communities
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Asian variety shows have a winning formula at local casinos
You don’t need to know the language to enjoy the new wave of Hmong, Vietnamese and Chinese concerts at gambling venues. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69a081ef759c4254a4016b8751bd5af2&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fasian-variety-shows-have-a-winning-formula-at-local-casinos%2f601504931&c=17347916498125345165&mkt=en-us
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Ex-Kohler worker was routinely harassed over his Hmong heritage, lawsuit says
A former Kohler employee says in a federal lawsuit co-workers often insulted his Asian heritage, and that he eventually left the job after two years. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69a081ef759c4254a4016b8751bd5af2&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2f2026%2f02%2f26%2fex-kohler-worker-routinely-harassed-over-hmong-heritage-lawsuit-says%2f88862102007%2f&c=12649005897356897122&mkt=en-us
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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
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Hmong breakfast meets curry noodles and she ate it all
She made a Hmong breakfast sandwich and a huge bowl of khao poon curry chicken noodle soup. It’s warm, spicy, comforting… and way too much food for one person. How did she eat all this? Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=699898effa6440318c68beec2a4c8ce8&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.msn.com%2fen-us%2ffood-and-drink%2fworld-cuisines%2fhmong-breakfast-meets-curry-noodles-and-she-ate-it-all%2fvi-AA1WKf4g&c=8664780558822974702&mkt=en-us
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Hmong cooking inside a war relic in rural Laos
This video documents the preparation of traditional Hmong food in a rural village in Laos The cooking takes place beside a decommissioned missile casing left from past conflict Ingredients include for … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=699898effa6440318c68beec2a4c8ce8&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.msn.com%2fen-in%2fnews%2fother%2fhmong-cooking-inside-a-war-relic-in-rural-laos%2fvi-AA1WJjUE&c=14537540670103379486&mkt=en-us
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Literacy Orgs Funnel Children’s Books to Twin Cities Immigrant Families
A small Minnesota literacy nonprofit organization and a large national one are providing multilingual books to Twin Cities area families sheltering in place. Full story: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/people/article/99719-literacy-orgs-funnel-children-s-books-to-twin-cities-immigrant-families.html
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BYU at 150: The Language University
Over the last 50 years, BYU has established itself as a top language university. According to the most recent MLA survey, BYU ranks #1 in both language course offerings and advanced language … Full story: https://news.byu.edu/intellect/byu-at-150-the-language-university
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Caribou Coffee closes one of its Fond du Lac locations
Caribou Coffee has closed its West Johnson Street location in Fond du Lac, leaving one remaining spot on Main Street. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=699b3bf0dc2f4b7ab9c981660eafaaea&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.azcentral.com%2fstory%2fmoney%2f2026%2f02%2f19%2ffond-du-lac-caribou-coffee-location-closes-on-west-johnson-street%2f88755059007%2f&c=14893668592388533668&mkt=en-us
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Thursday news: Tsoom fwv Australia rov qab qhia meej tias yuav tsis pab coj IS tej poj me nyuam rov qab
Tsoom fwv Albanese cov kev tsis pab IS tej poj niam me nyuam, tsab ntawv 3 uas xa rau lub tsev teev hawm Lakemba Mosque, NSW cov kev ruaj ntseg thiab cov teeb meem mob hlwb, ACCC cov kev txheeb tej … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/podcast-episode/thursday-news-federal-government-reiterated-that-it-will-not-support-iss-bride-and-children-repatriation/mrfsaosnm
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Hmong-led Secret Guerilla Unit veterans seek VA healthcare benefits after Vietnam War
It’s been more than 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War.But for Secret Guerilla Unit (SGU) soldiers who helped U.S. forces, another battle continues.While … Full story: https://kmph.com/news/local/hmong-led-secret-guerilla-unit-veterans-seek-va-healthcare-benefits-after-vietnam-war
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St. Paul City Council rejects grant extension for Lockheed Martin subsidiary
Swayed by public outcry, the St. Paul City Council recently voted to decline to extend the terms of a state grant awarded to a three-year-old microelectronics subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, the … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/st-paul-city-council-rejects-180600011.html
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Merced County saves dual-language program for another year
The Merced County Office of Education reversed its decision to shutter a dual- language program, saving it for another year, the Merced Focus reported. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6995f5f1d5b1459b8d7056719ac30d55&url=https%3a%2f%2fedsource.org%2fupdates%2fmerced-county-saves-dual-language-program-for-another-year&c=14908067338342231915&mkt=en-us
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Fond du Lac police investigate overnight break-in on Primrose Lane
Fond du Lac police search for a home intruder after a man was found inside an east-side living room overnight. Tips requested. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/fond-du-lac-police-investigate-overnight-break-in-on-primrose-lane/ar-AA1Wwjk9
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Community Outreach Task Force moves into building to better serve those in need
The organization serves more than 60 people in need with meals, clothing and hygiene products each week. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/community-outreach-task-force-moves-into-building-to-better-serve-those-in-need/ar-AA1Wux2l