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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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Thursday news: Tsoom fwv Australia rov qab qhia meej tias yuav tsis pab coj IS tej poj me nyuam rov qab
Tsoom fwv Albanese cov kev tsis pab IS tej poj niam me nyuam, tsab ntawv 3 uas xa rau lub tsev teev hawm Lakemba Mosque, NSW cov kev ruaj ntseg thiab cov teeb meem mob hlwb, ACCC cov kev txheeb tej … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/podcast-episode/thursday-news-federal-government-reiterated-that-it-will-not-support-iss-bride-and-children-repatriation/mrfsaosnm
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REACH OUT AND READ DELIVERS THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN’S BOOKS DIRECTLY TO MINNESOTA FAMILIES
The effort delivers shared-reading support, guidance on stress-reducing routines and multilingual early-learning … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6992aa2f70b8415eb507df76f806860d&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.azcentral.com%2fpress-release%2fstory%2f32293%2freach-out-and-read-delivers-thousands-of-childrens-books-directly-to-minnesota-families%2f&c=17215983856969547824&mkt=en-us
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What if this all went away?
Sacramento’s arts organizations are struggling to survive the pandemic, but with the help of community support, they are continuing to provide valuable cultural programming to the city. Full story: https://sacobserver.com/2026/02/what-if-this-all-went-away/
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St. Paul Hmong woman with manslaughter conviction makes it through immigration check-in
Xay Yang, the advocate who accompanied Nou, is executive director of Transforming Generations, a St. Paul nonprofit that provides support services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/02/10/disabled-hmong-woman-not-detained-case-unresolved/
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Hmong Cultural and Community Center organizes rice drive for elders amid immigration concerns
The Hmong Cultural and Community Center is organizing a rice drive to support elderly community members who have become reluctant to leave their homes amid increased … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/la-crosse/hmong-cultural-and-community-center-organizes-rice-drive-for-elders-amid-immigration-concerns/article_1bdeada1-d500-45da-b108-cc02cec68a54.html
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Sheboygan police boost victim recovery with new support initiatives
The police department’s victim services coordinator primarily works with adult victims of sensitive crimes, like sexual assault or domestic violence. Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/2025/12/05/sheboygan-police-supporting-victims-of-domestic-violence-assault-with-advocate-soft-interview-room/87568576007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p
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Above & Beyond Children’s Museum expands ‘Museums for All’ with free play day Dec. 2
Celebrate Giving Tuesday with a free day of play at Above & Beyond Children’s Museum on Dec. 2. Support accessibility for all families. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=692dcf6f31364c6b9b94d73231964d9c&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.sheboyganpress.com%2fstory%2fentertainment%2fevents%2f2025%2f11%2f27%2fsheboygan-childrens-museum-above-beyond-offers-free-play-day-dec-2%2f87401590007%2f&c=14634107950621634768&mkt=en-us
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Local organizations collect peanut butter for food pantries during government shutdown
Several area organizations have begun collecting food items, namely peanut butter, to support local food pantries. Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/la-crosse/local-organizations-collect-peanut-butter-for-food-pantries-during-government-shutdown/article_19dd0df2-9d8b-4a8d-8493-b1acdf7bae47.html
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Yimmuaj Yang champions land access for HMoob/Hmong farmers in Wisconsin
As community director at Groundswell Conservancy, Yang works to enhance support systems available to beginning growers and farmers of color. Full story: https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/yimmuaj-yang-champions-land-access-for-hmoob-hmong-farmers-in-wisconsin/article_60cef899-d721-41b3-8d84-089e7d8ffa6a.html
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Healing concert aims to break mental health stigmas in Hmong community
The concert showcases music, art, and messages of hope, all while creating a network of support for families who often face language and cultural barriers. Full story: https://www.wbay.com/2025/09/28/healing-concert-aims-break-mental-health-stigmas-hmong-community/
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$2 million Creative Growth Fellowship aims to springboard, support Sacramento artists
Sacramento artists, including Pachia Lucy Vang and Chioko Juliette Grevious, have been awarded a grant to support their work as textile artists and storytellers, respectively, through the City of … Full story: https://sacobserver.com/2025/09/2-million-creative-growth-fellowship-aims-to-springboard-support-sacramento-artists/
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Michigan lawmakers asking for transparency after ICE detains Hmong community members
A total of 15 Michigan Hmong refugees were detained in July and lawmakers are asking for more transparency in response. Full story: https://wwmt.com/news/state/hmong-refugees-detained-ice-immigration-michigan-lawmakers-response-lansing-transparency-western-michigan-community-support-politics-law
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Editorial: Asylum policy has long been bipartisan
This editorial originally ran in fellow CNHI paper the Mankato, Minnesota,. The Trump administration’s suspension of the U.S. refugee program goes against long-standing bipartisan and public support … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/editorial-asylum-policy-long-bipartisan-113600026.html
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Our View: Asylum policy has long been bipartisan
The Trump administration’s suspension of the U.S. refugee program goes against long-standing bipartisan and public support to help people persecuted in war- torn countries. Full story: https://www.mankatofreepress.com/opinion/editorials/our-view-asylum-policy-has-long-been-bipartisan/article_c2c86631-360e-49c9-ba5d-0d7d464e890e.html
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Hmong American Peace Academy to receive Northwestern Mutual funding for four projects
Northwestern Mutual Foundation is pledging $4.5 million in 2025 to support 70 local schools and nonprofits, according to a June 17 news release. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/hmong-american-peace-academy-receive-100921955.html
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Northwestern Mutual to Fund Over 60 Teacher Summer Programs as Part of Larger $4.5M Pledge to Milwaukee Schools
Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, is deepening its long-standing commitment to high-quality education and student achievement in Milwaukee, pledging $4.5 million in 2025 which will support … Full story: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/northwestern-mutual-fund-over-60-130000999.html
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California’s Hmong farmers face end of federal support
A $400 million federal program that pays California farmers to grow food to supply schools and food banks is ending. Full story: https://timesofsandiego.com/life/2025/06/02/californias-hmong-farmers-face-end-of-federal-support/