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Milwaukee mother deported to Laos, a country she has never been to, where she doesn’t know anyone and doesn’t speak the language

A Hmong American woman who is a mother of five has been deported from the Milwaukee area to Laos, a country she has never set foot in, according to a …

We want to hear from you: Milwaukee woman was deported to Laos. Was that right? | Opinion

Was it right for ICE to deport Ma Yang, a Hmong American Milwaukee woman? We want to hear from you. Share your thoughts and we’ll post your comments. Full story: …

Eggroll fundraiser and more events this week in Burke County NC

First Hmong Baptist Church of Morganton, 301 Walker Road, will hold an eggroll fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church. For $10, get a combo plate (two …

News for: Hmong students learn Hmong script at primary schools.

The written script of each ethnic group is a source of pride, an affirmation of identity, and a tool for preserving cultural traditions. Tags: Hmong students learn Hmong … Full …

In Milwaukee since she was an infant, a 37-year-old Hmong American woman has been deported to Laos. What to know.

Ma Yang, who has lived in the Milwaukee area since she was a baby, believes she is one of the first Hmong Americans deported to Laos in recent years. Full …

Milwaukee-area woman deported to Laos though she’s never been there, doesn’t speak the language

As Donald Trump pushes the mass deportation of immigrants, Yang believes she is one of the first Hmong Americans to be deported to Laos recently. Full story: …

Minnesota restaurant, sculpture display named on Time’s ‘World’s Greatest Places’ list

Chef Yia Vang’s Vinai and Thomas Dambo’s “Alexa’s Elixir” installation are drawing attention outside of the state. Full story: …

Minneapolis restaurant makes Time’s ‘World’s Greatest Places’ list for 2025

Vang’s restaurant, Vinai, has landed on Time’s annual travel list of 100 of the “World’s Greatest Places.” When he realized the email was legitimate, “I kind of got emotional,” Vang …

Ex-teacher of Hmong College Prep Academy in St. Paul pleads guilty to criminal sexual conduct with student

Brandon Michael Bunney, who had taught at Hmong College Prep Academy, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Ramsey County District Court to felony fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct as part of a plea …

SHARP Literacy design challenge; 4th graders present invention ideas

Fourth grade students from 14 Milwaukee and Waukesha schools took center stage in the Interschool Design Challenge at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday, March 12. Full story: …

How the Trump administration’s policies are affecting farmers

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how President Trump’s tariffs and funding cuts could affect Minnesota farmers. Full story: …

This State’s Food Scene Is Gaining National Attention

Minnesota’s food scene is thriving, with award-winning restaurants and diverse culinary influences from all around the world. Full story: …

Fresno Supervisor Luis Chavez, Trustee Jonasson Rosas Allegedly Use Superintendent Search for Political Gain

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Sources say Fresno County Supervisor Luis Chavez made a deal to get Fresno Unified administrator Misty Her selected as superintendent. Full story: …

Program: Lockyer Valley residents clearing up after second flood in a year

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The clean-up has begin in the Lockyer Valley in Queensalnd where residents find themselves in an all-too-familiar flood risk situation. Full story: …

U.S. Marshals Museum kicks off Big Read program

The United States Marshals Museum (USMM) launched a new partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to foster community through reading with a special event on March 7 …

Big differences found in heart and stroke risks among Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander groups

The frequency of traditional cardiovascular risk factors, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and the overall risk of having a heart attack or stroke varies greatly among Asian …