Tag: officer
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FOX 11 Investigates: Was Green Bay grant for Hmong New Year Celebration used as intended?
Candlelight vigil held in Green Bay for Madison police shooting About 15 people gathered outside the Brown County Courthouse Wednesday night in support of a man shot by a Madison Police officer … Full story: https://fox11online.com/news/fox-11-investigates/fox-11-investigates-was-green-bay-grant-for-hmong-new-year-celebration-used-as-intended
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The History of Hmong in Wisconsin
Mai Zong Vue shares the history and experiences of Hmong who settled in Wisconsin. Mai Zong Vue, chief operating officer of The Hmong Institute, discusses how and why Hmong came to the United States … Full story: https://www.pbs.org/video/the-history-of-hmong-in-wisconsin-p0oye9/
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Minneapolis ICE shooting live updates: Subpoenas served to Gov. Walz, Mayor Frey
That incident followed the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother, on Jan. 7. DHS officials said Good was allegedly attempting to run over law enforcement officers when an ICE officer … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/minneapolis-ice-shooting-live-updates-182437899.html
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In Minneapolis, I Glimpsed a Civil War
Like many Americans, I had watched the video of the killing of Good by an ICE officer on a residential street in Minneapolis with horror and sorrow. From afar, this tragic and possibly criminal act of … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=696e68ee263e46f6bf8c490d3ee1a19f&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nytimes.com%2f2026%2f01%2f19%2fopinion%2ftrump-minneapolis-ice.html&c=9518169257686135250&mkt=en-us
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Hundreds honor Vietnam War, Secret War veterans in Minnesota
Toung, a former officer of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, migrated to the United States when American troops left Vietnam in 1975. “We were invisible,” he said about veteran refugees. “We didn’t … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/minnesotans-commemorate-southeast-asian-conflicts-50-years-later/601512690
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Moua named CEO of Merced County’s Boys & Girls Club
The Boys & Girls Club of Merced County has announced the appointment of Dr. May Moua as Chief Executive Officer. As a first-generation immigrant who arrived as an infant, and the daughter of Hmong … Full story: https://mercedcountytimes.com/moua-named-ceo-of-merced-countys-boys-girls-club/
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Boys & Girls Club of Merced County Names Dr. May Moua as Chief Executive Officer
The Boys & Girls Club of Merced County is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. May Moua as Chief Executive Officer, effective July 2025. As a first- generation immigrant who arrived as an infant, … Full story: https://losbanosenterprise.com/community/2025/boys-girls-club-of-merced-county-names-dr-may-moua-as-chief-executive-officer/
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Immigrant police officers have made our communities stronger
Last week, a gunman walked into a Manhattan building and killed four people. One was a New York City police officer — Didarul Islam, 36, an immigrant from Bangladesh, who left behind two sons and a … Full story: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/04/opinion/immigrant-police-officers-community-trust/
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Lilada Gee named Chief Cultural Officer of The Center for Black Excellence and Culture
Rev. Lilada Gee, a longtime Madison community leader, preacher, artist, and founder of Defending Black Girlhood, has been named Chief Cultural Officer of The Center for Black Excellence and Culture, … Full story: https://madison365.com/lilada-gee-named-chief-cultural-officer-of-the-center-for-black-excellence-and-culture/
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Green Bay Police Officer saves a life & finds a new furry friend, adopts stray puppy she brought to shelter
A police officer in Green Bay didn’t just save a puppy’s life, she also made a friend for life. The Wisconsin Humane Society’s Green Bay Campus … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67ecbc1f308e4228a01343976b2ae16e&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wearegreenbay.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fgreen-bay-police-officer-saves-a-life-finds-a-new-furry-friend-adopts-stray-puppy-she-brought-to-shelter%2f&c=12610485993447492975&mkt=en-us
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Appleton police sergeant retires after nearly three decades, was first Hmong officer in department history
The Appleton Police Department is celebrating the nearly 30-year career of one of its sergeants who retired this week. Sergeant Chue Thao started his career in law … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67e77620f8f34a77ab13c53caa64f569&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wearegreenbay.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fappleton-police-sergeant-retires-after-nearly-three-decades-was-first-hmong-officer-in-department-history%2f&c=508815310870303835&mkt=en-us
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ODOT analyst, corrections officer and family lawyer vie for Salem City Council seat
Three people are running to fill the Ward 6 Salem City Council seat left vacant by Mayor Julie Hoy. Here are the candidates. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/odot-analyst-corrections-officer-family-110159485.html
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Ex-St. Paul officer pleads guilty to causing negligent fire at his family’s restaurant
An one-time St. Paul police officer pleaded guilty Monday to causing a negligent fire at the building that housed his and his wife’s restaurant. Prosecutors initially charged Tou Mo Cha, 56, with … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/11/25/checker-board-pizza-fire-st-paul-guilty-plea/
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Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd’s killing is moved to new prison in Texas months after stabbing
Lane, who is white, held down Floyd’s legs. J. Alexander Kueng, who is Black, knelt on Floyd’s back, and Tou Thao, who is Hmong American, kept bystanders from intervening during the 9 1/2-minute … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=66c614dfa6af40828fa073fdd8a9e7c0&url=https%3a%2f%2fcw39.com%2fnews%2fu-s-news%2fex-officer-convicted-in-george-floyds-killing-is-moved-to-new-prison-in-texas-months-after-stabbing%2f&c=5104258152119239510&mkt=en-us
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Yia Xiong’s daughter sues St. Paul police over fatal shooting, says officers ‘deliberately ignored’ policy reforms
Dahir and Officer Noushue Cha, who used a Taser in the incident, “encouraged by the culture of the St. Paul Police Department, deliberately ignored those policies,” the lawsuit continued. “As a result … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/04/24/yia-xiong-daughter-suing-st-paul/
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St. Paul Council members call for changes to police practices after no charges in fatal shooting
Three St. Paul City Council members are calling for changes to police practices two days after prosecutors said a St. Paul officer’s fatal shooting of a 65-year-old man last year was legally justified … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/03/22/st-paul-city-council-members-response-yia-xiong-shooting-no-charges/
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Minnesota officer who fatally shot 65-year-old man armed with a knife will not be charged
A Minnesota police officer will not be charged for fatally shooting a 65-year- old man who was armed with a knife … Full story: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/nation-world/story/2024-03-21/minnesota-officer-who-fatally-shot-65-year-old-man-armed-with-a-knife-will-not-be-charged