Tag: Wisconsin
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Gov. Evers orders flags at half-staff for Hmong-Lao Veterans Day on Wednesday
Governor Tony Evers signed an executive order mandating the United States and Wisconsin flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. Full story: https://www.channel3000.com/news/gov-evers-orders-flags-at-half-staff-for-hmong-lao-veterans-day-on-wednesday/article_26c248d3-8bb7-4369-b25e-10302a3ccc8a.html
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Flags in Wisconsin ordered to half-staff for Hmong-Lao Veterans Day on Wednesday
Lao people fought alongside the U.S. during the Vietnam War and faced harsh retribution for their service afterward. Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2025/05/12/flags-wisconsin-ordered-half-staff-hmong-lao-veterans-day-wednesday/
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Flags in Wisconsin ordered to half-staff for Hmong-Lao Veterans Day on Wednesday
Thousands of Hmong-Lao people fought alongside the U.S. during the Vietnam War and faced harsh retribution for their service afterward. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Flags to fly at half-staff across Wisconsin on Hmong-Lao Veterans Day
Gov. Tony Evers has signed Executive Order #260 directing U.S. and Wisconsin flags be flown at half-staff statewide Wednesday, May 14 to mark Hmong-Lao Veterans Day.The observance, … Full story: https://www.cbs58.com/news/flags-to-fly-at-half-staff-across-wisconsin-on-hmong-lao-veterans-day
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Making Wisconsin: A speedy review of 300 years of Milwaukee’s immigration history
Waves of immigration to Milwaukee have made our home a multicultural and vibrant city. But it hasn’t always been a warm welcome. Here’s a rundown of immigration to Milwaukee and Wisconsin. Full story: https://www.wuwm.com/race-ethnicity/2025-05-12/making-wisconsin-a-speedy-review-of-300-years-of-milwaukees-immigration-history
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Neville Public Museum honors Hmong culture and veterans ahead of Hmong American Day
They honored the Hmong veterans who played a pivotal role during the secret war and the resilience of the Hmong people who fled Laos and resettled in Wisconsin after the Vietnam War. Full story: https://www.wbay.com/2025/05/11/neville-public-museum-honors-hmong-culture-veterans-ahead-hmong-american-day/
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Wisconsin Hmong Veterans Monument Project launches cross-country cycling fundraiser
Members of the Wisconsin Hmong Lao Veterans Monument Project (WLVA) are embarking on an ambitious cross-country cycling journey to honor their ancestors and raise funds for … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/la-crosse/wisconsin-hmong-veterans-monument-project-launches-cross-country-cycling-fundraiser/article_737edf22-8dc6-4e63-a688-d338b26eb97b.html
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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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2025 marks 50 years of Hmong diaspora. Wisconsin’s community is still healing
2025 marks 50 years of continued Hmong history and resilience after the diaspora. The Hmong Institute has planned a series of events to provide a space for the community to reflect on a history of … Full story: https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/04/2025-marks-50-years-of-hmong-diaspora-wisconsins-community-is-still-healing
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As funding for crime victims plummets, Wisconsin’s attorney general urges state to fill the gap
Attorney General Josh Kaul is urging state lawmakers to approve nearly $68 million for crime victim services over the next two years. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67f94262f0ea4731a142512e3c96b0e6&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2flocal%2f2025%2f04%2f11%2fvoca-cuts-limit-services-for-domestic-violence-sexual-assault-victims%2f83015924007%2f&c=1945810489548296911&mkt=en-us
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As funding for crime victims plummets, Wisconsin’s attorney general urges state to fill the gap
“We’re still trying to do everything we can to do the work and keep our doors open,” said Tammie Xiong, executive director of the Hmong American Women’s Association, or HAWA, in Milwauke … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6812f7a0ffe54dd09978269104f32b7a&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2flocal%2f2025%2f04%2f11%2fvoca-cuts-limit-services-for-domestic-violence-sexual-assault-victims%2f83015924007%2f&c=1945810489548296911&mkt=en-us
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Hmong American Peace Academy fills new executive role for its foundation
Hmong American Peace Academy, Wisconsin’s first Hmong charter school, has named Patrick Tevlin as the first executive director of development for its … Full story: https://biztimes.com/hmong-american-peace-academy-fills-new-executive-role-for-its-foundation/
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Hmong American Peace Academy fills new executive role for its foundation
Hmong American Peace Academy, Wisconsin’s first Hmong charter school, has named Patrick Tevlin as the first executive director of development for its foundation. In this role, Tevlin will lead … Full story: https://biztimes.com/hmong-american-peace-academy-fills-new-executive-role-for-its-foundation/
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Wisconsin nonprofits, libraries & museums scrambling as DOGE cuts funding for humanities
Funding for state affiliates of the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH), which provides grants to non-profits, will soon be gone. Full story: https://fox11online.com/news/local/wisconsin-nonprofits-libraries-museums-scrambling-as-doge-cuts-funding-for-humanities
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Feel Good Friday: La Crosse Area Heritage Center opens the Hmong Story Cloth exhibition
April is Hmong Heritage Month in Wisconsin and a Hmong Story Cloth exhibit is now on display at the La Crosse Area Heritage Center. The exhibit features 19 … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67f3fc5fb2ea404d84eb568d7aaacc7b&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wiproud.com%2foriginals%2ffeelgoodfriday%2ffeel-good-friday-la-crosse-area-heritage-center-opens-the-hmong-story-cloth-exhibition%2f&c=15346543536968948810&mkt=en-us
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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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Latin, Hmong immigrants enrich Wisconsin farm organization through cultural contributions
Farley Center is one of many organizations home to Latin American and Hmong farmers who associate the variety of vegetables to their culture. Full story: https://www.dailycardinal.com/article/2025/04/latin-hmong-immigrants-enrich-wisconsin-farm-organization-through-cultural-contributions
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Impending NEH cuts would put Wisconsin Humanities out of business, group says
Wisconsin Humanities is raising the alarm about looming National Endowment for the Humanities cuts, which would affect dozens of cultural groups. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/life/2025/04/03/wisconsin-humanities-cuts-doge-national-endowment-for-the-humanities-grants/82795240007/