Tag: safety
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Minneapolis Residents Wear Their Passports, Desperate to Ward Off ICE
ICE agents can stop anyone they suspect of being undocumented. Now, residents are weighing their rights and their pride against their own safety. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=697e3aeed7d747178098eff75ee057eb&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nytimes.com%2f2026%2f01%2f31%2fus%2fice-minneapolis-residents-passports.html&c=2756883277658587298&mkt=en-us
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Lue Yang, St. Johns man in ICE custody, transferred to Michigan detention facility
Lue Yang, the St. Johns man who has been in ICE custody since July, has returned to Michigan. Over the weekend, Yang — a Hmong refugee and community leader in Mid-Michigan — was moved from an ICE … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/public-safety-and-emergencies/general/lue-yang-st-johns-man-in-ice-custody-transferred-to-michigan-detention-facility/ar-AA1Qb4XI
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Salem City Council to hold discussion on downtown safety in July: What to know
Salem City Council approved the city’s Fiscal Year 2026 the budget and talked about downtown safety and the city’s contracts with Avelo Airlines. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/salem-city-council-hold-discussion-205035217.html
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San Francisco mayor fights for reelection while Oakland mayor battles recall
It was too early to call either the reelection bid of San Francisco Mayor London Breed or the recall effort of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, which were both fueled by concerns over public safety and … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=672e496e437e448280f14f496a68a9c6&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.expressnews.com%2fnews%2fpolitics%2farticle%2fdemocratic-mayors-in-san-francisco-and-oakland-19888805.php&c=3166464053522128943&mkt=en-us
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Photos: Domestic violence advocates raise awareness on Purple Thursday in Milwaukee
The City of Milwaukee Office of Community Wellness and Safety and the Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault hosted an event Thursday Oct. 17 to honor survivors and those who lost their … Full story: https://milwaukeenns.org/2024/10/20/photos-domestic-violence-advocates-raise-awareness-on-purple-thursday-in-milwaukee/
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Q&A with Teng Lee, director of safety, security, and emergency management
Bethel University has been a leader in Christian higher education since 1871. Come see why we’re one of the most comprehensive Christian universities in the world! Full story: https://www.bethel.edu/news/articles/2024/september/q-a-teng-lee
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Wausau School District settles harassment case with former student
Staff will receive training on the impact of discrimination and implicit bias, particularly focusing on the Hmong, Lao, and LGBTQ+ communities, and how such issues affect student safety and … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2024/09/25/wausau-school-district-settles-harassment-case-with-former-student/
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Wausau School District settles harassment case with former student
Staff will receive training on the impact of discrimination and implicit bias, particularly focusing on the Hmong, Lao, and LGBTQ+ communities, and how such issues affect student safety and … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2024/09/25/wausau-school-district-settles-harassment-case-with-former-student/
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‘Part of the reason I succeeded is not giving up,’ says Valley City native, composer Jocelyn Hagen
Other presenters this season include Theodore Roosevelt historian and CEO of the Roosevelt Presidential Library, Edward O’Keefe on Oct. 22. Child safety advocate Patty Wetterling, will speak on April … Full story: https://www.inforum.com/lifestyle/arts-and-entertainment/part-of-the-reason-i-succeeded-is-not-giving-up-says-valley-city-native-composer-jocelyn-hagen
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‘Looking at the whole child’: State leaders discuss ways to improve students’ mental health
Friday’s Select Committee on School Climate and Student Safety discussed the importance of adequate staffing and teacher involvement to improve student mental health. Full story: https://edsource.org/2024/looking-at-the-whole-child-state-leaders-discuss-ways-to-improve-students-mental-health/716225
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State Governments Deploy Contact Center AI to Bolster Customer Service
DVS, a division of Minnesota’s Department of Public Safety, is deploying Google Cloud’s Contact Center AI cloud-based software, which uses AI to enable virtual agents to assist customers via web chat … Full story: https://statetechmagazine.com/article/2024/03/state-governments-deploy-contact-center-ai-bolster-customer-service
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Missing Wisconsin children may be near Quad Cities
Two missing children from Wisconsin may be near the Quad Cities with their father, according to news releases from the Iowa Department of Public Safety and the National Center for Missing and … Read Full Article
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Western Wisconsin to receive $3 million to improve public safety
Over $3 million from the U.S. Department of Justice is being used to strengthen crime prevention efforts and improve public safety across western Wisconsin. Read Full Article
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Newsom signs water safety bill named for Fresno student who drowned days before graduation
Family, school leaders and elected officials gathered to honor Neng Thao, a former Fresno high school valedictorian student, who drowned before graduating. His story – and memory – will now live on … Read Full Article
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Local Hmong organization receives grant to expand public safety services
Thanks to a $450,000 grant, the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association will help build services statewide for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. Read Full Article
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Translation AI Helps Bridge Language Barrier for Minnesota DVS
The state of Minnesota’s Department of Public Safety uses translation AI tech in its Driver and Vehicle Services division, expanding access to government services for non-English-speaking constituents … Read Full Article
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Suni Lee Announces She’s Ending Her College Gymnastics Career Early Due to a Kidney Condition
Lee, the first-ever Hmong-American Olympic gold medalist said Auburn’s medical team did not clear her to train over the past few weeks for her own safety. “I am blessed and thankful to be working with … Read Full Article
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