Leading Hmong Am Chef Yia Vang connects with ‘Feral’ and food
By Rachel Kim Becoming the nation’s leading Hmong American chef was not part of the plan for Yia Vang. Named EATER’s “Chef of the Year” and a James Beard multi-nominee, …
CoVantage Cares Foundation provides over $435,700 to local non-profit organizations
WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – CoVantage Cares Foundation announced Tuesday that more than $435,000 was raised for local charities during its annual fundraising campaign. Checks totaling $435,783 were … Full story: …
List of 2024 New Year events in the Central Valley
The countdown to 2024 begins! Here’s a list of all the celebrations happening in the Central Valley: … Full story: …
Hundreds honor slain Hmong advocate and performer Tou Ger Xiong
ST. PAUL — Hundreds of people turned out at a Woodbury high school on Saturday, Dec. 23, to honor the life of Twin Cities comedian, Hmong advocate and political campaigner …
Hundreds honor slain Hmong advocate and performer Tou Ger Xiong
Xiong, a comedian, advocate and political campaigner within the Twin Cities Hmong community, was kidnapped and murdered while on vacation in Colombia. ST. PAUL — Hundreds of people turned out …
Man and his dog hit by a car and killed in St. Paul on Sunday night
A man and his dog were hit by a car and killed while crossing a St. Paul street on Sunday night, authorities said. A Ford Taurus moving east struck the …
Family, community honors Hmong activist, comedian kidnapped and killed in Colombia
Tou Ger Xiong, 50, was kidnapped and killed in Medellín on Dec. 10. Prosecutors say he went to meet a friend in the city, but hours later he called a …
Hundreds gather to honor Hmong Activist
WOODBURY, Minn. — A community pillar for the Hmong community was honored by a crowd of hundreds, including a U.S. Senator. The crowd packed into the East Ridge High School …
Community mourns slain Minnesota Hmong performer
Family and friends of Tou Ger Xiong gathered to comfort and support one another on Saturday, as Minnesota’s Hmong community continues to wrestle with the news of his overseas slaying …
Friends and family remember a comedian who was taken too soon
MINNEAPOLIS — Hundreds of people packed East Ridge Highschool Gymnasium in Woodbury to remember a prominent Hmong-American and Minnesotan taken too soon. Tou Ger was kidnapped and killed in Colombia …
Hundreds honor slain Hmong advocate and performer Tou Ger Xiong at Woodbury memorial
Hundreds of people turned out at a Woodbury high school on Saturday to honor the life of Twin Cities comedian, Hmong advocate and political campaigner Tou Ger Xiong, who was …
Hundreds honor slain Hmong advocate and performer Tou Ger Xiong at Woodbury memorial
One of his brothers said that through his laughter, kindness and unwavering spirit, Xiong will live on as a “constant reminder of the beauty of a life well lived and …
Hundreds honor Twin Cities artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong at Woodbury vigil
Family gathered with politicians and fans alike to remember the Hmong American storyteller, who was kidnapped and killed in Colombia earlier in December. Full story: …
Community mourns slain Minnesota Hmong performer
WOODBURY, Minn. (FOX 9) – Family and friends of Tou Ger Xiong gathered to comfort and support one another on Saturday, as Minnesota’s Hmong community continues to wrestle with the …
Family, friends of St. Paul’s Tou Ger Xiong gather in remembrance
Loved ones of the Hmong-American activist and performer killed recently in Colombia, who gathered Saturday in Woodbury for a memorial, said they’re still reeling from his loss. Full story: …
Friends and family remember a comedian who was taken too soon
Tou Ger’s family says he used humor and a captivating personality to fight for change and share Hmong culture with everyone. Including at the Great Minnesota Get Together where Tou …
Readers Write: Trump and Christians, Colorado ruling, aid in dying, homelessness, Tou Ger Xiong
It is time for the Christian church in America to wake up! Christians of all stripes should focus on Jesus’ call to welcome the stranger and love one’s neighbor. Pastors …
PHOTOS: Sights and festivities of Merced County’s Hmong New Year Celebration
A couple carry bags of items bought from vendors at the Hmong New Year Celebration at the Merced County Fairgrounds Sunday. Two young women fully dressed in traditional clothing walk …
