In Northern California, Asian residents say they are being targeted by traffic stops
This story is also available in available in Hmong here. Driving down a California highway one night last June, Mai Yang noticed lights tailing her. Yang, a former worker at …
In Northern California, Asian residents say they are being targeted by traffic stops
Others in the area’s Hmong community said that they were being pulled over often, especially here, near the lone stop sign where Northern California’s U.S. Route 97 meets Highway A12 …
Gooh Grocery opens at last on the East Side
West African and Hmong ingredients and pantry staples fill shelves in the former Visions strip club on E. Washington Avenue. Full story: …
Seven Acre Dairy’s 9-part dinner series has been selling out; a few spots remain
Two of the events will have two seatings. Last summer, Mink brought in Yia Vang, a James Beard Award-nominated, Hmong-American chef (Union Hmong Kitchen) who was named Eater’s Twin Cities …
First responders to donate $10,000 to St. Paul house fire victims
ST. PAUL — St. Paul Fire Department responders on Saturday announced their commitment to donate $10,000 to a family left reeling after a fatal house fire earlier this month. Full …
‘Tasting that brought us back’: How one Twin Cities Hmong family fought grief with 400 Whopper Juniors from Burger King
Zong Chue Thao’s family ordered 400 burgers from the Maplewood Burger King for his Hmong funeral to honor his love for the Whopper Jr. Full story: …
First responders to donate $10,000 to St. Paul house fire victims
Firefighters and community members joined the family of Pa Cheng Vang to mourn the death of four children and pray for the recovery of three other people injured in the …
All-female city council marks a ‘turning point’ for a Twin City
St. Paul, Minn., is believed to be among the largest cities in the country to have the distinction of having an all-female City Council. Full story: …
‘Change doesn’t happen with the same voices’: All-female St. Paul city council makes history
The council, comprised mostly of women of color and all under 40 years old, was sworn in Tuesday and began the city’s business at its first meeting on Wednesday. Full …
Americans warned not to use dating apps in Colombia after 8 ‘suspicious deaths’
The U.S. Embassy in Bogota is advising Americans to put the dating apps away if they plan on visiting Colombia after 8 “suspicious deaths” in a month in tourist hotspot …
House fire that killed 4 kids in St. Paul likely caused by unattended candle
A St. Paul North End house fire that’s resulted in the deaths of four children was likely caused by an unattended candle. The update was provided by the city’s fire …
Donations sought for St. Paul family that lost four children in house fire; vigil planned
A vigil is scheduled Saturday for St. Paul’s Vang family, who lost four children in a house fire. Donations are also being requested. Full story: …
Appetites: The best Minneapolis restaurants of 2023 and what’s opening in 2024
What were the best Minneapolis restaurants of 2023 and what can we look forward to in 2024? MPR News host Tom Crann asked food critic Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl to look …
U.S. tourists warned against dating app use in Colombia after 8 deaths
Hooking up via dating apps in Colombia could get you kidnapped or worse, the U.S. Embassy in Bogota is warning after the “suspicious deaths” of eight American tourists in two …
WEDC awards more than a combined $1 million to nine organizations, including two local ones
The Hmong American Center and the Langlade County Economic Development Corporation are two of nine organizations working to support entrepreneurs have been awarded over a combined $1 million in the …
Butte County Behavioral Health seeks input on programs
Butte County Behavioral Health is seeking public comment on its programs funded by the Mental Health Services Act, which may see major changes following Proposition 1 soon to be voted …
Unattended candle suspected cause of St. Paul fire that killed 4 kids; Saturday vigil planned
An unattended candle most likely caused a St. Paul house fire that left four children dead, the fire department said Thursday of its preliminary finding. The fire was accidental. The …
Vigil on Saturday to support St. Paul family who lost 4 children after house fire
A candlelight vigil is scheduled for Saturday to support the family whose four children died after a fire in their St. Paul home. It’s being held at American Indian Magnet …
