Tag: Sheboygan
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Acclaimed Minnesota Hmong American artist Pao Houa Her takes over Sheboygan for retrospective
Bingo numbers were called out in Hmong and English. Elders dropped chips onto their boards. The ’70s-style wood paneled walls of the dining hall were adorned with photographs of … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/acclaimed-minnesota-hmong-american-artist-pao-houa-her-takes-over-sheboygan-for-retrospective/601378549
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Wreckage of this ship, on display on Sheboygan’s lakefront, was pulled from Lake Michigan’s icy waters in the 1990s
The Lottie Cooper tragedy, which claimed a Norwegian sailor in 1894, is on display near the YMCA with the frame of the ship that was recovered. Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2025/06/12/lottie-cooper-shipwreck-in-sheboygan-pulled-from-lake-michigan-in-1990s/84107547007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p
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Sheboygan’s Memorial Day festivities will include parade, ceremonies, speakers & more
The Memorial Day parade, in collaboration with U.S. veterans and active-duty personnel, Sheboygan County Veterans Service Office, Launch: Lakeland Student- Run Businesses, Kohler Credit Union and the … Full story: https://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/news/local/2025/05/21/sheboygan-plans-2025-memorial-day-parade-hmong-veteran-celebration/83722227007/
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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month: Sheboygan’s Bookworm Gardens honors Hmong culture with new exhibit
Bookworm Gardens in Sheboygan is launching a new exhibit celebrating Hmong culture with the book “A Map Into the World,” coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Hmong refugees in the U.S. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/celebrating-aapi-heritage-month-sheboygans-233337931.html
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Sheboygan County Sheriff’s Office identifies man who died in motorcycle crash May 10
The sheriff’s office has released the name of the man who died in a motorcycle crash May 10 in town of Plymouth. Full story: https://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/news/local/2025/05/14/sheboygan-man-lee-hughes-identified-as-fatal-motorcycle-crash-victim/83626479007/
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40 years later, Sheboygan Hmong-American family reunites with couples who supported immigration to US
The two couples who helped the Lees resettle were part of an Illinois-based church, Calvary Lutheran Church, that sponsored the family’s resettlement. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/2025/05/09/sheboygan-hmong-american-family-reunites-with-couples-who-helped-them-immigrate-45-years-ago/83510467007/
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40 years later, Sheboygan Hmong-American family reunites with couples who supported immigration to US
The Hmong Mutual Assistance Association helped connect the two families. The Swearingens and Doeblers’ church, Calvary Lutheran Church in Illinois, sponsored the Lee family’s immigration. Full story: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2025/05/09/sheboygan-hmong-american-family-reunites-with-couples-who-helped-them-immigrate-45-years-ago/83510467007/
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Share a free meal, make Hmong crafts and more at Sheboygan Hmong Day Celebration
The Hmong Day Celebration will be at the Hmong Community Center, 2304 Superior Ave., from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 15. A free meal will be offered 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tattoos are $100 per design and for … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/share-free-meal-hmong-crafts-092915276.html
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Share a free meal, make Hmong crafts and more at Sheboygan Hmong Day Celebration
Tags: American, association, cafe, celebration, community, crafts, heritage, Hmong, Hmong American, Sheboygan, storySHEBOYGAN – The Hmong Mutual Assistance Association of Sheboygan and the JoinUs Hmong Cafe will host a Hmong Day Celebration to honor Hmong heritage and share community. Hmong American Day is … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/share-free-meal-hmong-crafts-092915276.html
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Bookworm Gardens Opens for 15th Anniversary Season on Thursday
A world of fantasy and learning is ready to open on May 1st for its 15th anniversary season. That place is Sheboygan’s Bookworm Gardens, a different world tucked into the woods between the UW Green … Full story: https://whbl.com/2025/04/29/bookworm-gardens-opens-for-15th-anniversary-season-on-thursday/
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Above & Beyond, Wisconsin folk artist will explore Mexican immigrant experience in next cultural exhibit
Mexican folk artist Gabriela Marván will speak about her work and vision for the cultural exhibit at a listening session May 4. Full story: https://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/life/events/2025/04/25/above-beyond-childrens-museum-exhibit-in-sheboygan-to-feature-mexican-folk-artist-gabriela-marvan/83238176007/
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Sheboygan’s Hmong Summer Festival canceled as a result of scheduling conflicts
SHEBOYGAN – The Hmong Mutual Assistance Association of Sheboygan announced the 2025 Summer Festival is canceled as a result of scheduling conflicts. The organization shared the news on Facebook, … Full story: https://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/news/local/2025/04/03/sheboygan-hmong-organization-cancels-2025-summer-festival/82767782007/
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Workforce across northeast Wisconsin will be impacted by immigration policies. Here’s how.
Immigrants make up a vital and growing part of Wisconsin’s workforce, especially in agriculture and manufacturing. Immigrant entrepreneurs are creating jobs and contributing significantly to the state … Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/03/27/trump-immigration-policies-will-impact-northeast-wisconsin-workforce-oshkosh-fond-du-lac-sheboygan/79198363007/
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Workforce across northeast Wisconsin will be impacted by immigration policies. Here’s how.
Singh is just one of the estimated 19,171 immigrants residing in the combined Sheboygan, Fond du Lac, Winnebago and Manitowoc counties, and 320,000 in total across the state, who generate $23 billion … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/workforce-across-northeast-wisconsin-impacted-100149910.html
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A look into Sheboygan’s Hmong New Year, Day 2 celebrations on Saturday
The Sheboygan community came to North High School ready to celebrate Friday morning. It marked the start of the Hmong New Year. Here’s what people can look forward to on Day 2. Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/news/sheboygan-county/a-look-into-sheboygans-hmong-new-year-day-2-celebrations-on-saturday
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Hmong New Year cultural celebration in Sheboygan
Actor Julien Arnold died after suffering a medical emergency on stage during a performance of A Christmas Carol in Edmonton, Alberta. The actor, 60, had multiple roles in the interpretation of the … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-cultural-celebration-sheboygan-221614360.html
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From child care to an animal shelter, here are 25 Sheboygan-area nonprofits to support
A variety of nonprofits address community needs, like the County Humane Society and Boys & Girls Clubs of County. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/child-care-animal-shelter-25-105734933.html
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Sheboygan Big Lots store has closed after months of uncertainty
SHEBOYGAN – Big Lots has closed after 22 years in Memorial Plaza. Red “Closed” stickers on the entrance doors replaced the “Closing” and discount sale signs at the storefront, 3426 Kohler Memorial … Full story: https://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/money/companies/2024/10/04/big-lots-closes-sheboygan-store-likely-permanently/75511824007/