U.S. tourists in Colombia caught in new wave of kidnappings
The slaying of Tou Ger Xiong, a comedian from Minnesota, was one of at least eight “suspicious deaths” in November and December, the U.S. Embassy said. Full story: …
Developer outlines plans for new HmongTown 2 at Maplewood Mall
Plans are in the works for a second HmongTown Marketplace location in the east metro at Maplewood Mall, as the developer looks to move into the former Sears location at …
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks with St. Paul father who lost 4 children in house fire
“No parent should ever have to bury their kids,” Walz said. “My prayers and my office’s full support are with Mr. Vang, his family, and his community.” … Full story: …
Tou Ger Xiong killing: Family relieved after arrests in Hmong comedian’s murder
(FOX 9) – Tou Ger Xiong’s family is feeling relieved after learning four people are in custody for the kidnapping and slaying of the popular Hmong comedian and activist. “What …
‘Drugged, robbed, killed’: One city’s deadly dating trap
Tou Ger, 50, was a Hmong-American community activist and comedian from Minnesota. Prior to his most recent trip to Medellin, he had been speaking to a woman online. Full story: …
‘Drugged, robbed, killed’: The city catching US tourists in dating trap
“It never, ever even crossed his mind that he would end up in a tragic incident this way.” Tou Ger, 50, was a Hmong-American community activist and comedian from Minnesota …
Hmongstory Legacy partners with Fresno State to preserve history digitally
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The Central Valley is home to over 60,000 Hmong residents, and as new generations continue to blossom, there’s a new effort to keep stories of their …
Where would Minnesota’s thriving arts and culture scene be without these significant drivers?
Our alumni have gone on to lay the foundation for the creative terrain of the Twin Cities — from the Ojibwe painter and sculptor George Morrison (class of 1943) to …
Suspects charged in torture, murder of Hmong American comedian in Colombia
Minnesota-based Hmong American comedian and activist Tou Ger Xiong was allegedly tortured and held for ransom before being murdered in the city of Medellín, Colombia. Full story: …
4 charged in American comedian’s abduction and murder in Colombia
Three adults and a teenager have been arrested and charged in the kidnapping and murder of an Asian-American comedian and activist in Colombia last month. The suspects in Tou Ger …
Charges filed in killing of Minnesota Hmong comedian in Colombia
Three people have been jailed in the kidnapping and killing of a Hmong American comedian and activist who was found dead near Medellín after going out to meet a woman …
Four suspects charged in kidnapping, murder of Hmong activist Tou Ger Xiong
Four suspects have been charged in the December kidnapping and murder of Hmong comedian and activist Tou Ger Xiong in Colombia. Full story: …
3 people charged with murdering Twin Cities artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong last month in Colombia
Three people have been jailed in the kidnapping and killing of Minnesotan Tou Ger Xiong who was found dead near Medellín after going out to meet a woman he reportedly …
3 people, 1 minor charged with murdering St. Paul Hmong American activist Tou Ger Xiong in Colombia
BOGOTA, Colombia — Three people have been jailed in the kidnapping and killing of a Hmong American comedian and activist who was found dead near Medellín after going out to …
Eye on the Y: BYU Law Professor awarded by the AALS, newest winter 2024 nursing cohort, Max Steiner’s scores made more accessible
The newest nursing cohort speaks languages such as Spanish, French, Japanese, Tagalog, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Mandarin, Hungarian, Slovak and Hmong. The cohort averages a 3.77 GPA, maintaining … Full story: …
Are Colorado’s Best Mochi Doughnuts in Westminster?
It took Kuluka Boba & Sweets’ owners Bao Phommatha and Julia Vang more than a year to perfect their mochi doughnut recipe. Full story: …
3 charged with murdering St. Paul’s Tou Ger Xiong last month in Colombia
Xiong arrived in Medellín on Nov. 29 as a tourist and 12 days later his body was found with signs of violence in the Robledo area, northwest of Medellín. Full …
3 people charged with murdering Hmong American comedian Tou Ger Xiong last month in Colombia
Colombian prosecutors say three people have been jailed in the kidnapping and killing of a Hmong American comedian and activist who was found dead near Medellín after going out to …
