Tag: news
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Klobuchar Grills Noem Over ICE Raid on Hmong Elder
A tense back-and-forth between Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Sec. Kristi Noem about ICE agents’ actions during ‘Operation Metro Surge.’ … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/klobuchar-grills-noem-over-ice-233556235.html
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Join Hmong Farmers Conference in Central Wisconsin
Sessions will be presented in both Hmong and English, with interpretation and language assistance available throughout the day to ensure all participants can fully engage. Educational topics will … Full story: https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/join-hmong-farmers-conference-in-central-wisconsin
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TEACHING WITHOUT TENURE AT UW INSTRUCTORS OFTEN ARE ACADEMIC STAFF AND NOT TENURED OR TENURE-TRACK FACULTY MEMBERS.
When UW-Madison decided with only weeks’ notice last summer to offer Hmong language classes starting in the fall semester, it was a scramble to find an instructor. Full story: https://madison.com/news/article_a2f6eb0f-24ef-576c-9385-9947a3b3a91a.html
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Discourse Coffee workers vote to form union
The union will represent 23 full-time and regular part-time employees in the roles of barista, backstage barista, kitchen, cook, delivery driver and assistant general manager. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69a670afe5884735858249b42f08c484&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.bizjournals.com%2fmilwaukee%2fnews%2f2026%2f03%2f02%2fmilwaukees-discourse-coffee-workers-form-union.html&c=13532757133014639559&mkt=en-us
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Secret Guerilla Unit Fights for VA Benefits Five Decades After Vietnam
In Vietnam, a large unit of “secret” native fighters provided essential aid to U.S. troops. But they’re still waiting for the VA benefits they feel they deserve. Full story: https://www.military.com/daily-news/investigations-and-features/2026/02/24/secret-guerilla-unit-fights-va-benefits-five-decades-after-vietnam.html
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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 ā 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 donāt 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. Itās warm, spicy, comfortingā¦ 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 Childrenās 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