Tag: news
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Jeremiah Ellison won’t seek reelection to Minneapolis City Council
Jeremiah Ellison, the progressive, northside-raised Minneapolis City Council member who has represented Ward 5 for nearly a decade, will not run for reelection next year. Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/jeremiah-ellison-minneapolis-city-council-reelection/
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This 50-year-old Appleton child care proves ‘everyone smiles in the same language’
“We don’t discriminate against anyone,” said Nangka Ly, who has worked at the child care for 35 years. “We bring anybody in.” … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6746046f856d4b05bb1fd635018fdfb3&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.postcrescent.com%2fstory%2flife%2ffamily%2f2024%2f11%2f26%2fbridges-child-enrichment-center-an-appleton-child-care-is-celebrating-50-years-of-serving-all-childr%2f75551280007%2f&c=16683524755031786797&mkt=en-us
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Come celebrate the Hmong New Year in St. Paul
A local nonprofit is throwing an event to help ring in the Hmong New Year later this month in St. Paul. Reg Chapman and Adam Del Rosso learn more. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/come-celebrate-hmong-st-paul-145000156.html
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The La Crosse Area Community Foundation is giving a boost to local non-profits
Thanks to a grant program from the La Crosse Area Community Foundation, 4 Coulee Region nonprofits have new financial breathing room. First News at Nine’s Dashel … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6746046f856d4b05bb1fd635018fdfb3&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wiproud.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fthe-la-crosse-area-community-foundation-is-giving-a-boost-to-local-non-profits%2f&c=5341868119225660415&mkt=en-us
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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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Travail takes over Graze Provisions food hall in Minneapolis’ North Loop
Graze Provisions and Libations, the food hall in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis, is getting an overhaul from the chef collective of Travail. Full story: https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2024/11/21/travail-takes-over-graze-food-hall-in.html
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US ‘Secret War’ remembered as Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visits Laos
Al Jazeera looks back at the most devastating period in Laos’s history, when the US waged a years-long ‘Secret War’. Full story: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/21/us-secret-war-remembered-as-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-austin-visits-laos
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Remembering ‘The Secret War’
The son of the most important Hmong American leader in history cut the ribbon holding a cover over a monument commemorating the sacrifice of his late father and so many … Full story: https://www.trinityjournal.com/news/local/article_36dcd7f4-a6d3-11ef-8007-734b20f3b19d.html
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La Crosse Area Community Foundation boosts La Crosse area nonprofits with $300,000 grant
It’s thanks to a revamped grant program from the La Crosse Area Community Foundation. The foundation is awarding a total of 300,000 dollars to the Hmong Cultural and Community Center, Sustainability … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/la-crosse-area-community-foundation-boosts-la-crosse-area-nonprofits-with-300-000-grant/article_38e52026-a6ef-11ef-9b45-37b84ad082d5.html
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La Crosse Area Community Foundation boosts La Crosse area nonprofits with $300,000 grant
It’s thanks to a revamped grant program from the La Crosse Area Community Foundation. The foundation is awarding a total of $300,000 to the Hmong Cultural and Community Center, Sustainability … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/la-crosse-area-community-foundation-boosts-la-crosse-area-nonprofits-with-300-000-grant/article_38e52026-a6ef-11ef-9b45-37b84ad082d5.html
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Hmong celebrate New Year
At the Hmong New Year celebration in Hayfork this past weekend, people of multiple lineages wore a variety of dress, from Asian cultural to American casual, sporting a color scheme much like the food … Full story: https://www.trinityjournal.com/news/local/article_0fae8174-a6d2-11ef-971c-8b5a0f5ee2fc.html
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La Crosse Area Community Foundation starts new grant program
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WXOW) – The La Crosse Area Community Foundation announced its new Capacity Building Grant Program Tuesday morning. The new program provides funding where non profits need it most. Full story: https://www.wxow.com/news/la-crosse-area-community-foundation-starts-new-grant-program/article_0c5b716a-a6b1-11ef-a29d-bfb9c60c0b48.html
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Local Girl Scout attends leadership academy in Alabama
She joined after attending a Hmong summer camp hosted by the Girl Scout organization. “I wanted to learn more about my culture and how to connect with people,” said Lee. “A big part was wanting to … Full story: https://www.presspubs.com/quad/news/local-girl-scout-attends-leadership-academy-in-alabama/article_1c88423e-a6b1-11ef-847f-47bbf6973c8e.html
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Stockton moves forward with plans to install more than 100 license plate readers
Stockton leaders are moving forward with plans to install license plate readers on city streets to aid police in reducing crime. Here’s how they work. Full story: https://www.recordnet.com/story/news/politics/government/2024/11/19/stockton-moves-forward-with-plans-to-install-license-plate-readers/76333743007/
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44th annual Hmong New Year returns to St. Paul River Centre
The event takes place from Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, offering unique food, music and activities for members of Minnesota’s vibrant Hmong community. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/news-at-noon/44th-annual-hmong-new-year-returns-to-st-paul-river-centre/89-834f4d60-0f11-4b19-b361-fb008a355cca
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22-year-old woman is one of the newest members of Brooklyn Park City Council
At just 22 years old, one of the newest members of the Brooklyn Park City Council is ready to get to work. Amanda Cheng Xiong will become the youngest councilwoman for the city when she’s sworn in … Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/22-year-old-woman-is-one-of-the-newest-members-of-brooklyn-park-city-council/
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Hmong community unveils new statue in Hayfork Park commemorating fallen Secret War soldiers
On Friday morning, the Hmong community came together at Hayfork Park in Trinity County to pay tribute to fallen soldiers of the ‘Secret War’ during Vietnam. Full story: https://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/hmong-community-unveils-new-statue-in-hayfork-park-commemorating-fallen-secret-war-soldiers/article_1ec3f7be-a3b4-11ef-a35d-971772104c56.html
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Digestible: New space for Rosalia, New owner for Rustica, Minari debuts
This week’s roundup of news on food and drinks in the Twin Cities includes Daniel del Prado’s second Rosalia location and restaurants Minari and Soul Bowl opening. Full story: https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2024/11/15/digestible-november-15.html