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Fair maps community hearing set for March 5 in Eau Claire
A fair maps community hearing will be held at the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, 1320 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, Thursday, March 5, from 6 to 8 … Full story: https://chippewa.com/news/community/dunnconnect/article_74477772-a574-4c76-a3ca-ad945a48a3d2.html
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Klobuchar Grills Noem Over ICE Raid on Hmong Elder
A tense back-and-forth between Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Sec. Kristi Noem about ICE agents’ actions during ‘Operation Metro Surge.’ … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/klobuchar-grills-noem-over-ice-233556235.html
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Join Hmong Farmers Conference in Central Wisconsin
Sessions will be presented in both Hmong and English, with interpretation and language assistance available throughout the day to ensure all participants can fully engage. Educational topics will … Full story: https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/join-hmong-farmers-conference-in-central-wisconsin
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TEACHING WITHOUT TENURE AT UW INSTRUCTORS OFTEN ARE ACADEMIC STAFF AND NOT TENURED OR TENURE-TRACK FACULTY MEMBERS.
When UW-Madison decided with only weeks’ notice last summer to offer Hmong language classes starting in the fall semester, it was a scramble to find an instructor. Full story: https://madison.com/news/article_a2f6eb0f-24ef-576c-9385-9947a3b3a91a.html
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Discourse Coffee workers vote to form union
The union will represent 23 full-time and regular part-time employees in the roles of barista, backstage barista, kitchen, cook, delivery driver and assistant general manager. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69a670afe5884735858249b42f08c484&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.bizjournals.com%2fmilwaukee%2fnews%2f2026%2f03%2f02%2fmilwaukees-discourse-coffee-workers-form-union.html&c=13532757133014639559&mkt=en-us
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Your letters: Wausau resident raises concerns about HUD grant, nonprofit oversight
Dear editor, How long will it be before big time “Minneapolis-Style” non- profit corruption destroys Wausau? Will the federal scam coming to us from the … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2026/03/02/your-letters-wausau-resident-raises-concerns-about-hud-grant-nonprofit-oversight/
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Secret Guerilla Unit Fights for VA Benefits Five Decades After Vietnam
In Vietnam, a large unit of “secret” native fighters provided essential aid to U.S. troops. But they’re still waiting for the VA benefits they feel they deserve. Full story: https://www.military.com/daily-news/investigations-and-features/2026/02/24/secret-guerilla-unit-fights-va-benefits-five-decades-after-vietnam.html
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Minnesota Humanities Center Launches Two Youth Poetry Programs
Tags: arts, celebrate, celebration, communities, community, council, culture, event, Featured, festival, future, generation, heritage, history, humanities, identity, information, leadership, Legacy Amendment, life, local, march, media, Minnesota, nation, national, non-profit, organization, original, past, people, performances, poetry, poets, president, service, short, society, St. Paul, state, story, summer, support, United States, Voices Forward, work, youthFebruary 27, 2026—ST. PAUL, MN— The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) announces the launch of two programs that highlight and uplift the work of youth poets in Minnesota: Voices Forward and the Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate. Applications for both programs are open until March 16 and can be found on MHC’s website (Voices Forward, Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate). CEO Kevin Lindsey stated that “MHC is…
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Npaj tsim lub tsev Trump Tower ntawm Gold Coast uas yog Australia lub tsev siab tshaj plaws
Muaj tej xov xwm cej luam tias lub tsev Trump Tower yuav sib txog li 91 tshooj, tab sis yeej tseem tsis tau thov kev tso cai kom tau txais kev pom zoo los tsim. Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/article/article-trump-tower-planned-for-gold-coast-would-be-australias-tallest-building-developer-says/zb7x51m5b
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Analysis: Puas tseeb tias them ib co nyiaj hauj lwm rau ib co hauj lwm tshaj qhov tsim nyog them lawm?
CEO tej nyiaj remuneration tau ntau tuaj ntxiv lawm, tej coj ntawm 300 lub tuam txhab raug teev nrog ASX khwv tau nyiaj xam raws tus zauv nrab txog $3.86 million. Tab sis tej neeg Australia ua hauj … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/article/analysis-whats-fair-the-wages-problem-thats-led-to-some-roles-being-massively-overpaid/vsvd9drn1
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Minneapolis Mayor Condemns ICE Presence, Encourages Students to Remain Politically Engaged
Jacob Frey, the mayor of Minneapolis, Minn., who has gained popularity in recent weeks for his response to federal law enforcement, encouraged students to hold the federal government … Full story: https://thehoya.com/news/minneapolis-mayor-condemns-ice-presence-encourages-students-to-remain-politically-engaged/
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Ex-Kohler worker was routinely harassed over his Hmong heritage, lawsuit says
A former employee for Kohler Co. says in a new federal lawsuit he was routinely harassed by co-workers who called him racial slurs on the job based on his Hmong … Full story: https://madison.com/news/state-regional/crime-courts/article_23948e28-3bea-575a-9b7e-15a10d15b4d6.html
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Global flavor
On the east side of town, the Tulsa Global District continues to grow, bustling with businesses representing nearly every corner of the world. At Plaza 21, across the street from … Full story: https://www.tulsapeople.com/table-talk/global-flavor/article_cdbce9df-b803-4ce5-9db1-18dae2b9afee.html
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Misinformation Leads to Confusion in Fresno’s Immigrant Communities
Central Valley authorities have not said whether federal immigration agents have ramped up their presence in the area. Full story: https://www.kqed.org/news/12074724/misinformation-leads-to-confusion-in-fresnos-immigrant-communities
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Asian variety shows have a winning formula at local casinos
You don’t need to know the language to enjoy the new wave of Hmong, Vietnamese and Chinese concerts at gambling venues. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69a081ef759c4254a4016b8751bd5af2&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fasian-variety-shows-have-a-winning-formula-at-local-casinos%2f601504931&c=17347916498125345165&mkt=en-us
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Ex-Kohler worker was routinely harassed over his Hmong heritage, lawsuit says
A former Kohler employee says in a federal lawsuit co-workers often insulted his Asian heritage, and that he eventually left the job after two years. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69a081ef759c4254a4016b8751bd5af2&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2f2026%2f02%2f26%2fex-kohler-worker-routinely-harassed-over-hmong-heritage-lawsuit-says%2f88862102007%2f&c=12649005897356897122&mkt=en-us
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Viterbo University hosts Black History Month community celebration
LA CROSSE (WKBT) — Viterbo University hosted a Black History Month Community Celebration Wednesday night, bringing together community members for an evening of music, food and networking. Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/la-crosse/viterbo-university-hosts-black-history-month-community-celebration/article_15d141e2-a03d-4cdb-bb47-7c845d97c0fd.html