Tag: people
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Hmong Wausau Festival returns Aug. 1-2 for cultural weekend
WAUSAU − The Hmong Wausau Festival is set to bring cultural performances, athletics, food and community celebrations to Wausau Aug. 1-2 at the People’s Sports Complex, 602 E. Kent St. according to a … Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/2026/07/30/hmong-wausau-festival-returns-aug-1-2-for-cultural-weekend/91082609007/
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Free “We the People” community day celebrates Milwaukee’s immigration history
The Milwaukee County Historical Society will host “We the People” Community Day on Saturday, August 8, celebrating Milwaukee’s diverse history, cultures … Full story: https://wtmj.com/shows/whats-on-tap/2026/07/29/free-community-day-celebrates-milwaukees-rich-history/
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Hmong Wausau Festival returns August 1-2 with food, dance, and culture
The Hmong Wausau Festival returns to the People’s Sports Complex Aug. 1-2. The annual festival is one of Central Wisconsin’s largest cultural events. It features traditional Hmong dance performances, … Full story: https://www.waow.com/news/hmong-wausau-festival-returns-august-1-2-with-food-dance-and-culture/article_061a16d8-a57b-47fb-90d7-ccf081a529c6.html
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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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Yummy Deli’s massive Hmong pho noodles challenge had been undefeated for over 1 year
The giant bowl of pho is named after the owners’ oldest son, Jay, and the challenge had remained unbeaten for over a year before I was able to get there. Around 10-15 people have tried and hardly … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/yummy-deli-s-massive-hmong-pho-noodles-challenge-had-been-undefeated-for-over-1-year/vi-AA28oRIG
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Eau Claire’s MaiVue Xiong Named One Of Wisconsin’s ‘Most Influential’ Leaders
Now in its seventh year, the 2026 “Most Influential Asian Americans” list was released by Madison365 in four parts, beginning June 29. A total 22 people were named and among them, a familiar face: … Full story: https://volumeone.org/articles/2026/07/20/396416-eau-claires-maivue-xiong-named-one-of-wisconsins-most-influential-leaders
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Grothman introduces bill to award Congressional Gold Medal to Hmong people for Vietnam War service
U.S. Rep. Glenn Grothman has introduced legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Hmong people for their service alongside American forces during the Vietnam … Full story: https://www.wkow.com/news/grothman-introduces-bill-to-award-congressional-gold-medal-to-hmong-people-for-vietnam-war-service/article_faa217e1-d7dc-424b-b29a-548641f05bd2.html
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Hmong soldiers who fought alongside US troops in Vietnam War could receive Congressional Gold Medal
Rep. Glenn Grothman introduced legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the Hmong people for their service alongside American forces during the Vietnam War. Full story: https://www.waow.com/news/hmong-soldiers-who-fought-alongside-us-troops-in-vietnam-war-could-receive-congressional-gold-medal/article_4f73c8ab-86e8-4be7-840b-138f63529039.html
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A History of Minnesota’s People
A lot of times, people look at the history of the United States of America and they start with the first French fur trader, British occupation or American conquest, but here were tens of thousands of … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a4739bd0bdc4026812d417c55685193&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.kare11.com%2farticle%2fentertainment%2fevents%2famerica-250%2fa-history-of-minnesotas-people%2f89-7c99343f-7544-462f-81b7-e5c0359a4445&c=4197351424934224422&mkt=en-us
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Hmong International Freedom Festival held in St. Paul
Tens of thousands of people gathered in St. Paul on Saturday to celebrate decades of Hmong culture in Minnesota. The Hmong International Freedom Festival, informally known as the Hmong J4, started in … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/hmong-international-freedom-festival-held-025231411.html
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Shasta County activists seek to create coalition for local MMIP cases
Local activists are looking to create a shasta county coalition focused on missing and murdered Indigenous people in the areaAnd are holding trainings for the Legacy of Redding’s Old Crown Cameras … Full story: https://krcrtv.com/news/local/shasta-county-activists-seek-to-create-coalition-for-local-mmip-cases
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Takeout-Focused Hmong Buffet Planned for Milwaukee
A lot of Hmong people like to eat early,” Vang said. “It’s not always strict breakfast, lunch and dinner — people will eat whatever’s on the menu throughout the day.” The venture will be Vang’s second … Full story: https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/05/29/take-out-focused-hmong-buffet-planned-for-milwaukee/
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Literary calendar for week of May 3
Gary Bruggemann, a retired history teacher, will discuss “Saints and Sinners,” his history of the people and events that made St. Paul, on Wednesday at Next Chapter Booksellers. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/05/03/literary-calendar-for-week-of-may-3/
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Readers and writers: Goldman’s latest wraps a mystery into a family tale
A mystery wrapped in a family story, a graphic history of the Hmong people and a preview of the World Cup for kids. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/05/03/readers-and-writers-goldmans-latest-wraps-a-mystery-into-a-family-tale/
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Impact of Mac’s “bubble” on the Hmong community
Minnesota is home to the largest concentration of Hmong people in the United States (U.S.). According to the American Community Survey, over 100,000 Hmong individuals reside within Minnesota, … Full story: https://themacweekly.com/2026/04/impact-of-macs-bubble-on-the-hmong-community/
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Calls mount for Laos to end Christian repression
“In the state’s policies and practices to foster development and improve the livelihoods of people, a cultural rights-based approach is lacking, with important consequences for the most marginalized,” … Full story: https://www.ucanews.com/news/calls-mount-for-laos-to-end-christian-repression/112926
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Cambodian Festival at TTC embraces cultural diversity
Despite the heat under the baking sun, on April 4, hundreds of people came to Long Beach for the Cambodian New Year celebration, which included the Cambodia Town Parade in the morning, starting at the … Full story: https://lbccviking.com/?p=22767