Fond du Lac police investigate overnight break-in on Primrose Lane
Fond du Lac police search for a home intruder after a man was found inside an east-side living room overnight. Tips requested. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/fond-du-lac-police-investigate-overnight-break-in-on-primrose-lane/ar-AA1Wwjk9 …
Fond du Lac cultural festival brings taiko, Hmong and Ukrainian dance
United for Diversity will host the annual CELEBRATE commUNITY event Feb. 21, featuring booths and entertainment to honor heritage and culture. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/fond-du-lac-cultural-festival-105935501.html …
Community Outreach Task Force moves into building to better serve those in need
Another change is Bridge Community Health Clinic is now able to help those in need of medical care. Two full rooms in the new building store hats, coats, bikes, hygiene …
Community Outreach Task Force moves into building to better serve those in need
The organization serves more than 60 people in need with meals, clothing and hygiene products each week. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/community-outreach-task-force-moves-into-building-to-better-serve-those-in-need/ar-AA1Wux2l …
Eighth annual Asian Street Food Festival held in Fort Myers
A cultural street food festival took place over the weekend, offering attendees live entertainment and an opportunity to learn about diverse Asian cultures. Full story: https://www.wgcu.org/culture-and-connections/2026-02-16/eighth-annual-asian-street-food-festival-held-in-fort-myers …
Hmong grandmother detained in Texas for 2 weeks still doesn’t know why
After being repeatedly visited by ICE, Thi Dua Vang and her husband, both in the U.S. legally awaiting green cards, are in hiding. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/02/15/hmong-grandmother-detained-in-texas-for-2-weeks-still-doesnt-know-why/ …
REACH OUT AND READ DELIVERS THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN’S BOOKS DIRECTLY TO MINNESOTA FAMILIES
The effort delivers shared-reading support, guidance on stress-reducing routines and multilingual early-learning … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6992aa2f70b8415eb507df76f806860d&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.azcentral.com%2fpress-release%2fstory%2f32293%2freach-out-and-read-delivers-thousands-of-childrens-books-directly-to-minnesota-families%2f&c=17215983856969547824&mkt=en-us …
After 70 days of ICE surge actions, Minnesotans grapple with the impact
Seventy days elapsed between the Trump administration announcing Operation Metro Surge in December and border czar Tom Homan saying Feb. 12 that the flood of federal agents into Minnesota will …
Chef Yia Vang announces engagement to former ‘Love Is Blind’ contestant
In a social media post this week, chef Yia Vang and former “Love Is Blind” contestant Amanda Burke announced that, after a year of dating, they are engaged. After meeting …
Hot Hmong Spot Diane’s Place Plots Bigger Digs in NE Minneapolis
Diane’s Place, the Hmong-American restaurant from chef Diane Moua in northeast Minneapolis, has quietly taken the first official step toward getting a little more elbow room. Recent city filings show …
Diane’s Place, the widely praised Northeast Minneapolis restaurant, will expand
Diane’s Place, one of the most-talked-about restaurants in Minnesota, is expanding its footprint. The restaurant, helmed by Chef Diane Moua, has pulled permits for an expansion, per multiple reports …
Diane’s Place, the widely praised Northeast Minneapolis restaurant, will expand
Diane’s Place, one of the most-talked-about restaurants in Minnesota, is expanding its footprint. The restaurant, helmed by Chef Diane Moua, has pulled permits for an expansion, p … Full story: …
‘Art Will Never Be Silenced’: In Minneapolis, Theatre Artists Are Standing Up to ICE
On Saturday, January 24, Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis was getting ready for a 2 PM matinee performance of its show Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve!. But then …
‘Art Will Never Be Silenced’: In Minneapolis, Theatre Artists Are Standing Up to ICE
CTC cancelled both performances of Go, Dog. Go! that day, as well as the Sunday performances. They’re one of many theatres whose operations have been impacted by ICE’s presence in …
Mayor Kaohly Her returns to St. Kate’s to break new ground in women’s leadership
St. Paul’s first woman and Asian American mayor, Kaohly Her chose The O’Shaughnessy for her inauguration in recognition of St. Kate’s as a women’s and Minority Serving Institution. Photo courtesy …
What if this all went away?
Sacramento’s arts organizations are struggling to survive the pandemic, but with the help of community support, they are continuing to provide valuable cultural programming to the city. Full story: https://sacobserver.com/2026/02/what-if-this-all-went-away/ …
Former Hudson athletic trainer pleads guilty to sexually assaulting student athlete in Woodbury
An Iowa man admitted in court Tuesday to sexually assaulting a western Wisconsin high school student-athlete in 2018 in Woodbury after meeting the teen while employed as a strength and …
St. Paul Hmong woman with manslaughter conviction makes it through immigration check-in
Xay Yang, the advocate who accompanied Nou, is executive director of Transforming Generations, a St. Paul nonprofit that provides support services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and …
