Day: December 18, 2019
Hmong-language pesticide safety videos now online
DPR, Fresno State and UCCE create pesticide safety videos with Hmong farmers The nine-part video series – Complying with Pesticide Laws and Regulations in California – is part of DPR’s mission to … Read Full Article
Minneapolis family holds vigil to remember loved one and ask if deadly police force was necessary
Dozens of relatives and members of his Hmong community gathered and grieved together and listened to one of his seven children speak. “What happened Sunday could’ve been avoided and is tragic,” Chamee … Read Full Article
Interpreters help remove language barriers in court
In fiscal 2019, the Minnesota Judicial Branch used interpreters in 105 different languages. Statewide, the 15 most used languages were Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Karen S’gaw (a language spoken by the … Read Full Article
Family, community leaders question why police fired so many shots, killing man during confrontation
“What transpired on Sunday could have been avoided, and it’s tragic.” As Vue’s relatives expressed grief and anger at how police handled the domestic disturbance call that began as a “call for help in … Read Full Article
Young Mpls. entrepreneur creates empathy for refugees, one bracelet at a time
Its small contract manufacturing facility in Maplewood is inside one of the oldest dairy barns in the state. It was launched by a Hmong refugee decades ago. “That’s the link between us,” said Cha, who … Read Full Article
Woodbury Students Nominated For 2020 ExCEL Awards
She is a member of the Student Council, Key Club, National Honor Society, Hmong Club, Science Olympiad and orchestra where she was a section leader. Yang is also a frequent volunteer in the community … Read Full Article