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Coulee Region celebrates Hmong American culture, traditions at weekend celebration
Tags: American, celebration, culture, event, Hmong, Hmong American, local, news, region, story, traditionsThe Coulee Region celebrated Hmong American Day with a special event at the Omni Center Saturday. The free event honored the rich culture and contributions of Hmong Americans, while marking the 50th … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/coulee-region-celebrates-hmong-american-culture-traditions-at-weekend-celebration/article_95afef57-ffcc-4640-841f-6f4a07038a14.html
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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Sheboygan’s Bookworm Gardens honors Hmong culture with new exhibit
Bookworm Gardens in Sheboygan is launching a new exhibit celebrating Hmong culture with the book “A Map Into the World,” coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Hmong refugees in the U.S. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/celebrating-aapi-heritage-month-sheboygans-233337931.html
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Milwaukee’s Hmong scholars are on the rise — thanks in part to one local charter school
The HAPA Foundation provides essential resources for scholars, families and staff. Its mission: foster engagement, ambassadorship and bridge the $1,000-per-scholar funding gap. Full story: https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2025/05/16/milwaukee-hmong-scholars-local-charter-school.html
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Milwaukee’s Hmong scholars are on the rise — thanks in part to one local charter school
To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. When Kimberly Vang thinks back on growing up Hmong, her … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=696b1d2eb35348e188ce5a8e5caaaab3&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.bizjournals.com%2fmilwaukee%2fnews%2f2025%2f05%2f16%2fmilwaukee-hmong-scholars-local-charter-school.html&c=5858104078274379361&mkt=en-us
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50 years of Hmong-Lao veterans and Hmong culture celebrated in La Crosse
Hmong-Lao veterans and Hmong families fled their homeland to Thailand eventually resettling in the U.S. as result of the end of the Vietnam War. Full story: https://www.wxow.com/news/la-crosse/50-years-of-hmong-lao-veterans-and-hmong-culture-celebrated-in-la-crosse/article_186c5d55-ed32-4909-a5a7-49089866422c.html
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Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office identifies man who died in motorcycle crash May 10
The sheriff’s office has released the name of the man who died in a motorcycle crash May 10 in town of Plymouth. Full story: https://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/news/local/2025/05/14/sheboygan-man-lee-hughes-identified-as-fatal-motorcycle-crash-victim/83626479007/
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Hmong leader Tony Yang, of La Crosse, earns Assmbly Hometown Hero award
Wisconsin State Assembly Floor Session #7 Photo by Joe Koshollek / Wisconsin State Legislature LA CROSSE, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – Representative Jill Billings honored Hmong Leader, NaoHoua “Tony” Yang … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6824c3e27ccb4337affcfa686bf3b8ce&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wiproud.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fhmong-leader-tony-yang-of-la-crosse-earns-assmbly-hometown-hero-award%2f&c=9375089203210902385&mkt=en-us
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Hmong leader Tony Yang, of La Crosse, earns Assmbly Hometown Hero award
Representative Jill Billings honored Hmong Leader, NaoHoua “Tony” Yang of La Crosse with the Assembly Hometown Hero Award. Yang was born in Laos during the Vietnam War, enduring persecution and … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-leader-tony-yang-la-154103533.html
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Local Hmong leader receives Hometown Hero Award
A local Hmong leader has received the Assembly Hometown Hero Award for his contributions to the La Crosse community. Full story: https://www.wxow.com/news/la-crosse/local-hmong-leader-receives-hometown-hero-award/article_48c37276-e16a-403e-a3b3-143b160e37e5.html
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Why are flags at half-staff in Wisconsin on May 14?
Gov. Tony Evers ordered flags across Wisconsin to fly at half-staff on May 14 in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2025/05/14/why-are-the-flags-flying-at-half-staff-in-wisconsin-on-may-14/83605877007/
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Wisconsin’s first Tuj Lub courts give permanent home to traditional Hmong sport
Milwaukee’s first official Tuj Lub courts at Carmen Playfield give the traditional Hmong spinning top sport a permanent home. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/wisconsins-first-tuj-lub-courts-032151827.html
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Gov. Evers orders flags at half-staff for Hmong-Lao Veterans Day on Wednesday
Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order mandating the United States and Wisconsin flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. Full story: https://www.channel3000.com/news/gov-evers-orders-flags-at-half-staff-for-hmong-lao-veterans-day-on-wednesday/article_26c248d3-8bb7-4369-b25e-10302a3ccc8a.html
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Flags to fly at half-staff across Wisconsin on Hmong-Lao Veterans Day
Gov. Tony Evers has signed Executive Order #260 directing U.S. and Wisconsin flags be flown at half-staff statewide Wednesday, May 14 to mark Hmong-Lao Veterans Day.The observance, … Full story: https://www.cbs58.com/news/flags-to-fly-at-half-staff-across-wisconsin-on-hmong-lao-veterans-day
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50 Years strong, Hmong American day celebration at the Neville museum
Jacksonville Jaguars top draft pick Travis Hunter made his mark on a fellow passenger during a cross-country flight. Jacksonville traded up to draft Hunter second overall back on April 24. The two-way … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/50-years-strong-hmong-american-220818880.html
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Hmong American Day event educates, celebrates culture & ties to U.S.
GREEN BAY (WLUK) — A celebration of the Hmong heritage helped mark 50 years since the first Hmong families resettled in the U.S. Sunday. A Hmong American Day event was held at the Neville Public … Full story: https://fox11online.com/news/local/hmong-american-day-event-educates-and-celebrates-culture-ties-to-us
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Hmong American Day event educates, celebrates culture & ties to U.S.
A celebration of the Hmong heritage helped mark 50 years since the first Hmong families resettled in the U.S. Sunday.A Hmong American Day ev … Full story: https://fox11online.com/news/local/hmong-american-day-event-educates-and-celebrates-culture-ties-to-us