Tag: region
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Kaohly Her takes the helm in Minnesota’s Capital City
Kaohly Her was sworn in on January 2, 2026, as the 56th Mayor of Saint Paul, marking several groundbreaking firsts for the city and the region. Her inauguration represents a … Full story: https://www.insightnews.com/news/kaohly-her-takes-the-helm-in-minnesota-s-capital-city/article_5e895c39-a0d5-43bf-a9b3-de5010558196.html
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Hmong New Year to be observed in Green Bay area, here’s how to attend
The region’s second Hmong New Year celebration of the year comes on the heels of the first such event that was held Nov. 15. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=692737ef93554ca99a900b704097dc0d&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.greenbaypressgazette.com%2fstory%2fnews%2flocal%2f2025%2f11%2f26%2fhmong-new-year-in-ashwaubenon-marks-50th-anniversary-of-resettlement%2f87372646007%2f&c=2327530146586313325&mkt=en-us
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ICE arrests 11 ‘convicted sexual predators’ in Twin Cities
ICE says all 11 men arrested last month have ties to the East Asian region, targeting what federal officials are calling ‘the worst of the worst”. Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/ice-arrests-11-convicted-sexual-predators-in-twin-cities/
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Coulee Region celebrates Hmong American culture, traditions at weekend celebration
The Coulee Region celebrated Hmong American Day with a special event at the Omni Center Saturday. The free event honored the rich culture and contributions of Hmong-Americans, while marking the 50th … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/coulee-region-celebrates-hmong-american-culture-traditions-at-weekend-celebration/article_95afef57-ffcc-4640-841f-6f4a07038a14.html
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Coulee Region celebrates Hmong American culture, traditions at weekend celebration
ONALASKA (WKBT) — The Coulee Region celebrated Hmong American Day with a special event at the Omni Center Saturday. The free event honored the rich culture and contributions of Hmong Americans, while … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/coulee-region-celebrates-hmong-american-culture-traditions-at-weekend-celebration/article_95afef57-ffcc-4640-841f-6f4a07038a14.html
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Coulee Region celebrates Hmong American culture, traditions at weekend celebration
Tags: American, celebration, culture, event, Hmong, Hmong American, local, news, region, story, traditionsThe Coulee Region celebrated Hmong American Day with a special event at the Omni Center Saturday. The free event honored the rich culture and contributions of Hmong Americans, while marking the 50th … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/coulee-region-celebrates-hmong-american-culture-traditions-at-weekend-celebration/article_95afef57-ffcc-4640-841f-6f4a07038a14.html
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MN Shortlist: May 8-14 Mid West Music Fest, Hygge Happy Hour
MN Shortlist is your weekly curated roundup of recommended events from MPR News, highlighting standout performances, exhibits and gatherings around the region. This week’s list includes Mid West Music … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/05/08/minnesota-performances-events-and-exhibits
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Northwestern Yen Bai province taps rich cultural heritage to drive tourism
Nestled at the gateway to Vietnam’s northwestern region, Yen Bai province is turning its rich cultural heritage into a powerful engine for sustainable tourism, enriching local communities while … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68051fe0647c4ca592ade75e6a7ae68d&url=https%3a%2f%2fenglish.vov.vn%2fen%2fculture%2fnorthwestern-yen-bai-province-taps-rich-cultural-heritage-to-drive-tourism-post1193519.vov&c=17816171117062487719&mkt=en-us
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Northwestern Yen Bai province taps rich cultural heritage to drive tourism
Yen Bai (VNA) – Nestled at the gateway to Vietnam’s northwestern region, Yen Bai province is turning its rich cultural heritage into a powerful engine for sustainable tourism, enriching local … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/northwestern-yen-bai-province-taps-rich-cultural-heritage-to-drive-tourism-post317683.vnp
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Yen Bai taps rich cultural heritage to drive tourism
Yen Bai (VNA) – Nestled at the gateway to Vietnam’s northwestern region, Yen Bai Province is turning its rich cultural heritage into a powerful engine for sustainable tourism, enriching local … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/yen-bai-taps-rich-cultural-heritage-to-drive-tourism-post317683.vnp
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La Crosse Area Heritage Center displays Hmong cloth exhibit
April is Hmong Heritage Month in Wisconsin, and an exhibit in the Coulee Region is spreading information about Hmong history from those who witness it firsthand. Full story: https://www.weau.com/2025/04/04/la-crosse-area-heritage-center-displays-hmong-cloth-exhibit/
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‘Eyelash viper’, leaf-nosed bat among new species found in Mekong
A viper with scales that look like eyelashes and a leaf-nosed bat are among dozens of new species identified in Southeast Asia’s Mekong region last year, WWF said Monday. Full story: https://www.philstar.com/business/science-and-environment/2024/12/16/2407764/eyelash-viper-leaf-nosed-bat-among-new-species-found-mekong
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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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Hmong New Year celebration this weekend in Rothschild
A First Alert for more rain to impact the region for Election Day, along with a risk of strong storms during the afternoon on Tuesday. Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/video/2024/11/05/hmong-new-year-celebration-this-weekend-rothschild/
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UPDATE: Trump answers question about affordable housing, outlines new IVF plan at La Crosse town hall
Republican nominee for president Donald Trump answers questions from Tulsi Gabbard and Coulee Region locals at La Crosse event … Full story: https://madison.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/elections/update-trump-answers-question-about-affordable-housing-outlines-new-ivf-plan-at-la-crosse-town/article_605b22cf-4daf-5412-98e9-1573938e66f1.html
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Government fails in follow-up review of key civil and political rights
Tags: Asia, government, human, human rights, international, Lao, Laos, nations, region, review, rights, story, welcomeThe International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the Lao Movement for Human Rights (LMHR) welcome the assessment by the United Nations (…) … Full story: https://www.fidh.org/en/region/asia/laos/laos-government-fails-in-follow-up-review-of-key-civil-and-political
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Hmong dance teams connect Coulee Region with culture during Cultural Awareness Family Night
On Wednesday, the Coulee Region celebrated diversity during Central High School’s first Cultural Awareness family night. Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/hmong-dance-teams-connect-coulee-region-with-culture-during-cultural-awareness-family-night/article_fd0c8bbe-fd31-11ee-8f5d-83ce8021399c.html