Spanish tapas restaurant expansion in Walker’s Point includes new rooftop bar and patio
Wisconsin governor promises to veto transgender athlete ban passed by Republican Legislature
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature is poised to finish its two-year session Tuesday by passing a ban on high school transgender athletes competing on girls teams, but …
Wisconsin vote, transgender athlete ban; Legislature takes up issue
At least 20 states have approved a version of a blanket ban on transgender athletes playing on K-12 and collegiate sports teams statewide.
Full story: https://www.fox6now.com/news/wisconsin-vote-transgender-athlete-ban-legislature
Wisconsin Legislature to end session with vote on transgender athlete ban, no action on elections
The Republican-controlled Wisconsin Legislature is poised to finish its two- year session Tuesday by passing a ban on high school transgender athletes competing on girls teams, but a bipartisan effort …
Full story: https://apnews.com/article/trump-marijuana-transgender-election-175be07e3d3f77cc26b97dabd3f6e813
Wisconsin Senate to vote on regulating AI, giving Legislature control over federal funds
The chamber will also vote for the first time on proposed constitutional amendments to limit the governor’s veto power.
New restaurant with international flair proposed for Greenfield
The new Chef House restaurant has proposed taking over the space formerly occupied by Red Hot Wings in Greenfield.
Milwaukee spot named to Yelp’s list of top 100 places for seafood
St. Paul Fish Co. has been named to Yelp’s list of the top 100 seafood spots for 2024 in the U.S., a recognition captured right away online by its base of strong customers who started texting the …
Full story: https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2024/03/11/see-milwaukee-food-spot-yelp-top-seafood-places.html
Hmong buffet coming to south side, cafe opens at Radio Milwaukee: Quick Bites
Donut Squad owner Bobby Kaid and his brother, Mike Kaid, partnered to open a new cafe inside the Milwaukee Intermodal Station that features the squad’s doughnuts and an extended menu to cover a full …
Full story: https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2024/03/11/hmong-buffet-opens-south-side-radio-quick-bites.html
The Ordeal of Immigration in Wausau
The majority of immigrant students are Southeast Asians, and most of these are from the nomadic Hmong mountain tribes of Laos, which unsuccessfully tried to prevent a Communist takeover of their …
Full story: https://www.theatlantic.com/past/politics/immigrat/beckf.htm
Asian American History education requirement closer to reality in Wisconsin
Asian American history may be an educational requirement in Wisconsin pending a full Senate vote. The state Senate’s committee on education voted to pass a bill that would mandate the teaching of …
Asian inspired food shop opens as Riverside Cafe in Eau Claire
Riverside Cafe held its ribbon cutting ceremony with members of the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce. The cafe is located at the old China Wok building on Water Street and will serve items such as …
Wisconsin advances bill including Hmong, Asian American history in schools
Wisconsin may become the next state to mandate the teaching of Asian American history as a bill requiring such has moved closer to approval. Senate’s vote: On Tuesday, the state’s Senate committee …
Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/wisconsin-advances-bill-including-hmong-222650335.html
La Crosse County Historical Society exhibit focusing on “A Walk Down the Aisle”
Over a century of La Crosse history is now on display, looking through the lens of the garments worn by brides at their wedding.
Bilingual tax help returns to Wausau Hmong American Center, launches in Wisconsin Rapids
The April 15 tax deadline looms and for those looking for some assistance filing without breaking the bank, the Hmong American Center has Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites open …
Wisconsin advances bill mandating Asian American history studies in schools
A bill mandating Asian American history be taught in Wyoming state schools inched closer to becoming law this week after a state Senate committee voted to advance the bill. The state’s Senate …
Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/wisconsin-advances-bill-mandating-asian-033426634.html
Wisconsin could become next state to mandate Asian American history in schools
Wisconsin is one step closer to requiring Asian American history education in schools. The state Senate’s committee on education voted on Wednesday to pass a bill that would mandate the teaching of …
Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/wisconsin-could-become-next-state-000444162.html
Former MPD Police Lt: Investigators must assume Elijah Vue is alive until evidence proves otherwise
It’s been more than a week since 3-year-old Elijah Vue went missing, but police must assume the child is alive, according to former Milwaukee Police Lt.
Roses are red, violets are blue: Prepare to be “enchanted” by the Hmong Student Association Valentine’s Day dance
The UW-Eau Claire Hmong Student Association (HSA) held its annual Valentine’s Day dance on Saturday, Feb. 17 in the Dakota Ballroom of Davies Student Center. This year’s theme was “Enchanted,” …
