Museum collects immigrant stories from Wisconsin’s past
Over the course of time the state’s demographic makeup has changed drastically, with the additions of large Latino, Hmong, Chinese and Indian populations, among others. In 1990, Wisconsin was home to …
Wisconsin Hmong community support, therapy program to close
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — After Xao Her’s husband died in 2004, the Kajsiab House was her refuge. She healed in the community support and therapy program at Journey Mental Health Center created specificall…
Emerson wins four-way Democratic primary in 91st Assembly District
Vue had been seeking to become Wisconsin’s first Hmong state legislator. With all 41 precincts reporting, the unofficial vote totals were: Emerson, 2,553; Vue, 1,836; Larsen, 1,712; and Postlewaite, 7…
Decision 2018: Democrats pick Emerson for 91st Assembly
Vue had been seeking to become Wisconsin’s first Hmong state legislator. With all 41 precincts reporting, the unofficial vote totals were: Emerson, 2,553; Vue, 1,836; Larsen, 1,712; and Postlewaite, 7…
Wisconsin Hmong Leader Emphasizes Cultural Understanding
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — When Vincent Xiong was in college, one of his professors asked him a question he couldn’t answer. “Who are you?” his professor asked. Xiong casually replied, “I’m Vince.” His p…
Immigrant stories: At Old World Wisconsin, the past resonates with the present
Over the course of time the state’s demographic makeup has changed drastically, with the additions of large Latino, Hmong, Chinese and Indian populations, among others. In 1990, Wisconsin was home to …
Journey Health to close facility serving Hmong with PTSD
MADISON (WKOW) — A facility that serves Hmong living with PTSD and other trauma related issues will close following the loss of a federal contract. Journey Mental Health Center announced Thursday tha…
May Lee-Yang is a playwright, author, poet — and self-proclaimed lazy Hmong woman
May Lee-Yang says she’s a lazy Hmong woman. She’s said it on stages from Anchorage to Milwaukee. She’s said it at the Minnesota Fringe Festival and it’s the title of her blog. Despite her Hmong cultur…
25 books that form a portrait of Wisconsin, a beautiful and changing state
Wisconsin is squeaky cheese curds, fishing spots, Packers fans and time spent by the lake. It’s also the Milwaukee entrepreneur, the Hmong artisan and the dairy farmer. Stories in our Be Wisconsin ser…
Eau Claire school district earns distinction award
That, coupled with community partnerships that allow the district to offer summer programs such as a Hmong language course, is what school officials say earned them a District of Distinction award fro…
Wisconsin CDFI awarded $250,000 grant from Wells Fargo’s Diverse Community Capital program
First American Capital Corporation (FACC) and Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce announced today that Wells Fargo will award a $250,000 Diverse Community Capital grant to FACC in support of Wisconsin …
Wells Fargo awards grant in support of Native American, Hmong small businesses
First American Capital Corporation (FACC) and Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce announced today that Wells Fargo will award a $250,000 Diverse Community Capital grant to FACC in support of Wisconsin …
Duck boat operator sued for $100 million
2nd annual Hmong Wausau festival draws thousands 2nd annual Hmong Wausau festival draws thousands The 2nd annual Hmong Wausau Festival took place over the weekend. States suing Trump administration, c…
Crews on scene of incident at Wausau lab
They stopped him on Main Street early Monday morning. 2nd annual Hmong Wausau festival draws thousands 2nd annual Hmong Wausau festival draws thousands The 2nd annual Hmong Wausau Festival took place …
Facebook takes down suspected Russian network of pages
They stopped him on Main Street early Monday morning. 2nd annual Hmong Wausau festival draws thousands 2nd annual Hmong Wausau festival draws thousands The 2nd annual Hmong Wausau Festival took place …
Accused cop killer held on $1.5M bail
They stopped him on Main Street early Monday morning. 2nd annual Hmong Wausau festival draws thousands 2nd annual Hmong Wausau festival draws thousands The 2nd annual Hmong Wausau Festival took place …
Eyes pulled from 74-year-old man’s sockets during domestic dispute
They stopped him on Main Street early Monday morning. 2nd annual Hmong Wausau festival draws thousands 2nd annual Hmong Wausau festival draws thousands The 2nd annual Hmong Wausau Festival took place …
Portage County Petsaver: Tula
They stopped him on Main Street early Monday morning. 2nd annual Hmong Wausau festival draws thousands 2nd annual Hmong Wausau festival draws thousands The 2nd annual Hmong Wausau Festival took place …
