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Kenneth Stumpf, a Vietnam War hero who didn’t consider himself a hero, died at 77. Now, he’s being honored by his Menasha hometown.
For his acts of valor, Stumpf was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1968 by President Lyndon Johnson. It’s the nation’s highest military decoration. Read Full Article
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In Focus: Wisconsin’s vibrant Hmong community
Mary Kong is the former President of the Hmong Center of Green Bay. The Hmong community first came to the United States as refugees after many fought, as guerrilla soldiers, for the U.S. Military in … Read Full Article
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How Mavericks can celebrate Women’s History Month
The month of March is dedicated to women’s history in the United States, a celebration of women’s contributions that has been acknowledged by each President since 1995. Students and faculty here … Read Full Article
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St. Paul Hmong leader chosen for Biden’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans
Feb. 3—KaYing Yang, a Hmong refugee and policy director for a St. Paul-based advocacy organization, was sworn in on Thursday to U.S. President Joe Biden’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, … Read Full Article
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President Biden selects Blong Xiong for USDA post
A local business leader has been tapped by President Joe Biden to take on a leadership role with the U.S Department of Agriculture. Blong Xiong, executive director of the Fresno-based Asian Business I … Read Full Article
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Former Fresno councilmember appointed by Biden to fill key USDA position
A Fresno community leader has been appointed by President Joe Biden to serve in a key regional leadership role at the United States Department of Agriculture. Blong Xiong, a former Fresno City … Read Full Article
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Ex-Fresno councilmember appointed by Biden to fill key USDA position
Among the responsibilities of the role is to help President Joe Biden’s efforts to rebuild communities most impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Read Full Article
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President Biden, Gov. Evers ordered flags to fly at half-staff for 92 days in 2021 for dignitaries, tragedies, COVID deaths
President Joe Biden and Governor Tony Evers combined ordered to fly flags at half-staff totaled 92 days throughout 2021. Read Full Article
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Wisconsin’s 34 Most Influential Asian American Leaders, Part 2
This is the second of a five-part series. Part 1 is here. Barbara Koldos is the Vice President, Business Development at New North Inc., the regional marketing and economic development organization for … Read Full Article
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Former EG mayor becomes president of civil rights group
Former Elk Grove Mayor Steve Ly is now the president and CEO of the civil rights organization, Asian American Civil Liberties & Anti-Defamation (AACLAD). Read Full Article
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Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin funds non-profits helping refugees
Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin helps organizations come up with the funds to continue their efforts working to help refugees. They also educate the community. The CEO and President of … Read Full Article
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Hmong American Partnership based in St. Paul selects new CEO and president
Hmong American Partnership, a St. Paul-based nonprofit and one of the largest Hmong organizations in the world, has appointed a new president and chief executive officer. Based on input from a … Read Full Article
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Reps. Omar, Ocasio-Cortez And Other Lawmakers Call On DHS To Drop Visa Sanctions Enacted By Trump
Rep. Ilhan Omar and other U.S. lawmakers are calling on the Biden administration to drop visa sanctions that were enacted under President Trump. Read Full Article
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VP, POTUS to campaign against recall + Asking for more time for redistricting + Recall info
With less than a week to go before his recall fate is sealed, Gov. Gavin Newsom is getting a boost from Washington D.C. Today, Vice President Kamala Harris travels back to her roots to campaign for … Read Full Article
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Toyota of La Crosse donates to victims of flood damage
Just over two weeks ago, News 8 Now featured a story about an Onalaska family whose home was rendered uninhabitable after floodwaters caused the basement to cave in. Sean Green, the President and … Read Full Article