Hmong News – Wisconsin

Things to do in Milwaukee this weekend, from Super Bowl Packers to lots and lots of Santas

Things to do in Milwaukee this weekend, from Super Bowl Packers to lots and lots of Santas

Here are four reasons why. One of the biggest celebrations in Milwaukee’s Hmong community, Milwaukee Hmong New Year, will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair P…

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Sun Prairie woman named to advisory council

Sun Prairie woman named to advisory council

The Hmong Institute; Christine Holmes, Penfield Children’s Center; Duff Martin, Wisconsin Education Association Council (WEAC); Michelle Mettner, Children’s Hospital; Sandy Morales, Big Brothers Big S…

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‘I Am Here’ project brings together Hmong students to discuss community challenges

‘I Am Here’ project brings together Hmong students to discuss community challenges

Members of University of Wisconsin’s Hmong community met in the Multicultural Student Center Wednesday evening to discuss challenges within and outside of their community. Sophomore Emily Her, a membe…

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Minn.-Wis. Baptists continue CP climb

Minn.-Wis. Baptists continue CP climb

Newly elected officers are president Chris Heng, pastor of Twin Cities Hmong Baptist Church, St. Paul, Minn.; first vice president Bob Stine, pastor of Midvale Baptist Church in Madison, Wis.; and sec…

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Chef Lidia Bastianich Journeys to Small-Town America for Holidays to Learn Food Traditions/Celebrations

Chef Lidia Bastianich Journeys to Small-Town America for Holidays to Learn Food Traditions/Celebrations

In Wausau, Wisconsin home to a thriving Hmong community–a group of refugees who escaped Laos after the Vietnam War–a family prepares for Lidia a favorite Hmong ceremonial dish of pork and greens. Li…

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Hmong community and Wausau police host collaborative event

Hmong community and Wausau police host collaborative event

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WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) –The Wausau Police Department is collaborating with the local Hmong community to help bridge the gap between law enforcement and minorities. Wednesday evening, the Central Wiscons…

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UPDATE: Eau Claire City Council Votes to Allow Urban Chickens

UPDATE: Eau Claire City Council Votes to Allow Urban Chickens

Andrew Werthmann, Eau Claire City Council Werthmann has been collaborating with property managers, the Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, the Eau Claire City-County Health Department, and a pro-chic…

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New public comment procedures introduced at Madison School Board

New public comment procedures introduced at Madison School Board

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“Hmong kids, black kids, Cambodian kids, are very intelligent,” Vaj said. “If you give them the information they can come up with their own ideas.” Gomez said the School Board has ignored the experien…

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Madison Hmong elders speak as Freedom, Inc. calls for end of funding to Hmong Institute program

Madison Hmong elders speak as Freedom, Inc. calls for end of funding to Hmong Institute program

This September, the Kajsiab House, a unique therapy program for the city’s Hmong population, was saved with community money after a funding problem threatened to end the program. But now Freedom Inc., …

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Faculty note: Prof. DePouw article

Faculty note: Prof. DePouw article

UW-Green Bay Associate Prof. Christin DePouw (Education) has published an article in a special issue of the Hmong Studies Journal titled “Critical race theory and Hmong American education.” The articl…

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In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee: Nov. 18-24

In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee: Nov. 18-24

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In a wide ranging speech, Winston added: “I have Hmong people with three shotguns telling me they shoot squirrels.” [Urban Milwaukee] • The long-in-the-works redevelopment of the former …

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Hmong: Refugees in Wisconsin Support Bill to Include Hmong’s History in School Curricula

Hmong: Refugees in Wisconsin Support Bill to Include Hmong’s History in School Curricula

The article below was published by News8000: Members of the La Crosse Hmong community want the La Crosse School District to consider teaching the history of their culture in local schools. They met wi…

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Hmong Ark Work in Green Bay Wisconsin

Hmong Ark Work in Green Bay Wisconsin

This company has not yet provided a description. Applicants often want to learn more about a company. They want a sense of core values, product direction, who’s in charge of what, and how the place is …

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Hmong community lobbies for education bill

Hmong community lobbies for education bill

La Crosse, Wis. (WXOW) – Members of the La Crosse Hmong Community are lobbying school districts to support an education bill in the Wisconsin assembly. The Hmong Migration Education Bill (AB34 …

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State report: Remains of 2 more found, bringing Northern California wildfire death toll to 81.

State report: Remains of 2 more found, bringing Northern California wildfire death toll to 81.

Members of the La Crosse Hmong Community are lobbying school districts to support an education bill in the Wisconsin assembly. Thanksgiving holiday travel rush gets off to a good start Favorable …

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The Latest: California wildfire missing list rises to 870

The Latest: California wildfire missing list rises to 870

Members of the La Crosse Hmong Community are lobbying school districts to support an education bill in the Wisconsin assembly. Thanksgiving holiday travel rush gets off to a good start Favorable …

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2nd woman freed after arrest related to family massacre

2nd woman freed after arrest related to family massacre

Members of the La Crosse Hmong Community are lobbying school districts to support an education bill in the Wisconsin assembly. Thanksgiving holiday travel rush gets off to a good start Favorable …

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Bill would bring Hmong history into Wisconsin classrooms

Bill would bring Hmong history into Wisconsin classrooms

The La Crosse School Board is backing a state bill that would direct school districts to teach Hmong history and culture. A handful of Hmong community members attended Monday’s school board …

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