Tag: Wisconsin
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Diane Moua grew up on a Junction City farm. Now she’s a James Beard award nominee (again)
Diane Moua grew up on a farm in Junction City. Now, the owner of Diane’s Place in Minneapolis has been nominated for a James Beard award. Full story: https://www.stevenspointjournal.com/story/news/local/2025/04/02/central-wisconsin-native-diane-moua-up-for-2025-james-beard-award/82781821007/
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Green Bay Police Officer saves a life & finds a new furry friend, adopts stray puppy she brought to shelter
A police officer in Green Bay didn’t just save a puppy’s life, she also made a friend for life. The Wisconsin Humane Society’s Green Bay Campus … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67ecbc1f308e4228a01343976b2ae16e&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wearegreenbay.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fgreen-bay-police-officer-saves-a-life-finds-a-new-furry-friend-adopts-stray-puppy-she-brought-to-shelter%2f&c=12610485993447492975&mkt=en-us
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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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US deportation: Mother facing long separation from family
A Milwaukee woman, deported to Laos by the Trump administration, is distressed at the prospect of spending years away from her family in Wisconsin. Full story: https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/world/circumstances-under-which-green-card-can-be-revoked/story
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AgrAbility Wisconsin Summit Coming April 15
The 2025 AgrAbility of Wisconsin Summit will take place on April 15 at Marshfield Clinic’s Froehlke Auditorium, Marshfield, WI. From 9:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., the summit will offer a chance for farmers … Full story: https://wisconsinagconnection.com/news/agrability-wisconsin-summit-coming-april-15
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A best restaurant, best bites, openings and closings: Milwaukee restaurant and bar news you might have missed in February
>From best bites to closed doors, from holiday treats to future plans, here’s some restaurant and bar news from February that you may have missed: The Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce has filed a … Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/03/04/milwaukee-restaurant-news-in-february-best-restaurant-best-bites/81104972007/
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Hmong Chamber of Commerce is suing former owner of Triciclo Peru over unpaid loan
The Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce has filed a lawsuit against Mario Diaz Herrera, the previous owner of Triciclo Peru, for an unpaid $50,000 loan related to the now-closed restaurant. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67bcab700e9140f584dc797e46d39017&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fentertainment%2fdining%2f2025%2f02%2f10%2fhmong-wisconsin-chamber-of-commerce-is-suing-the-former-owner-of-triciclo-peru%2f78337866007%2f&c=13688880058065774461&mkt=en-us
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Hmong Chamber of Commerce is suing former owner of Triciclo Peru over unpaid loan
The lawsuit against Mario Diaz Herrera, the previous owner of Triciclo Peru, claims he hasn’t made a payment on a $50,000 loan from the chamber. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/02/10/hmong-wisconsin-chamber-of-commerce-is-suing-the-former-owner-of-triciclo-peru/78337866007/
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Volunteer opportunities in the Fox Valley: Week of Feb. 9
Children’s Wisconsin: Is seeking volunteers to provide donation support in assigned areas. Duties include organization, inventory, and item acceptance. Shifts are available between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m., … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/volunteer-opportunities-fox-valley-week-110326444.html
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Our View: Hmong bill deserves swift passage in Madison
We could not agree more with the proposal before Wisconsin legislators about officially recognizing Hmong soldiers who aided American forces during the Vietnam War as veterans. Full story: https://www.leadertelegram.com/opinion/editorials/our-view-hmong-bill-deserves-swift-passage-in-madison/article_12e44276-df20-11ef-a724-efd3af5725a6.html
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New bill hopes to honor Laotian and Hmong fighters as veterans
A new bill introduced by Wisconsin state Sen. André Jacque, R-De Pere seeks to recognize and honor Laotian and Hmong fighters that … Full story: https://wtmj.com/news/2025/01/29/new-bill-hopes-to-honor-laotian-and-hmong-fighters-as-veterans/
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New bill hopes to honor Laotian and Hmong fighters as veterans
A new bill introduced by Wisconsin state Sen. André Jacque, R-De Pere seeks to recognize and honor Laotian and Hmong fighters that fought during the Vietnam war as veterans within the state of … Full story: https://wtmj.com/news/2025/01/29/new-bill-hopes-to-honor-laotian-and-hmong-fighters-as-veterans/
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‘Unsung’ soldiers who aided US in Laos don’t have veteran status. Wisconsin lawmakers want that to change.
Wisconsin Public Radio During the Vietnam War, the American military secretly recruited fighters in Laos to aid in a fight against … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2025/01/29/unsung-soldiers-who-aided-us-in-laos-dont-have-veteran-status-wisconsin-lawmakers-want-that-to-change/
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Wisconsin schools to teach Hmong, Asian American history
Gov. Tony Evers signed into law a bipartisan bill requiring Wisconsin schools to teach Asian American and Hmong American histories. Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/2025/01/28/tony-evers-wisconsin-schools-teach-hmong-asian-american-history/73210402007/
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Wisconsin bill would give veteran status to Hmong and Laotian soldiers who fought in ‘Secret War’
MADISON – The Hmong and Laotian soldiers who clandestinely helped the U.S. fight during the Vietnam War could soon be formally recognized as veterans, thanks to newly introduced legislation. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67b4c26fae5a45d6a1aee394cc7490eb&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2fpolitics%2f2025%2f01%2f28%2fbill-would-recognize-hmong-laotian-soldiers-as-veterans-in-wisconsin%2f77971964007%2f&c=3116131942210080916&mkt=en-us
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Wisconsin bill would give veteran status to Hmong and Laotian soldiers who fought in ‘Secret War’
Though Hmong and Laotian soldiers still won’t have access to many federal benefits, a new bill would recognize them as Vietnam War veterans. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6799bbafc9c94772bf892f9ff1345dc0&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.greenbaypressgazette.com%2fstory%2fnews%2fpolitics%2f2025%2f01%2f28%2fbill-would-recognize-hmong-laotian-soldiers-as-veterans-in-wisconsin%2f77971964007%2f&c=10692377458510878782&mkt=en-us