2024 People to Watch: Who will make business news in Minneapolis/St. Paul this year?
What’s in store for Minnesota businesses in 2024? Some of the answers will come from these 12 leaders selected by Business Journal editorial staff. Full story: …
$4M awarded to local workforce development programs by DEED
ST. PAUL, Minn. (KEYC) – Nearly $4 million in grants are awarded to 16 community and nonprofit organizations by The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). In a …
8 restaurants we’re looking forward to in 2024
Here are eight restaurants we are looking forward to opening in 2024. The ice cream and burger spot’s first three locations — in Uptown, Malcolm Yards Market and Eat Street …
Workforce Development in Rochester getting $475,000 grant for training programs
Receiving a $475,000 grant for specific workforce development training programs are: – Workforce Development Inc. in Rochester will provide training and support in the following job and functions: … Full …
Art Hounds: Revisiting roots
The “Rooted Legacy” photo exhibit from Urban Roots, by and of Hmong-American youth, is on view at Indigenous Roots in St. Paul. Bold Choice Theatre presents the original country western …
Enchanting Khao Kho
After a six-hour drive from Bangkok to the mountainous town of Khao Kho, I had a moment of peace on the new Skywalk Phu Lerd Khao Kho as the midday …
Parents pictured after their ‘normal American kid killed them and blamed intruder’
Lue and his wife Se Vang were found dead in their home in Fresno, California, along with their injured teenage daughter. Full story: …
Eater awards, great food writing, and a mini-review of Reverie Cafe + Bar
The Eater awards for the Twin Cities came out in mid-December. Here are the winners: • Restaurant of the Year – Oro by Nixta. • Best Damn Sandwich – Marty’s …
The Hmong of Thailand
There are three subgroups of Hmong living in Thailand. The Blue Hmong (Hmong Njua), The White Hmong (Hmong Daw) and Gua M’ba Hmong (Hmong Gua M’ba) who are actually a …
Asylum seekers, like Hmong, could end up migrating to select spots in-country
The federal government dispersed the refugees — sometimes referred to as the boat people who set sail in the South China Sea to escape repression — somewhat proportionately across the …
How to help Miramonte family, orphans following murders
The family of 37-year-old parents Lue Yang and Se Vang, who authorities say were attacked and killed by their 14-year-old son, continue to live with the … Full story: …
Milwaukee man chosen as the first vice president of AARP Wisconsin
You’ll get access to an ad-free website with a faster photo browser, free tickets to a host of events (including everything from Summerfest to the Florentine Opera), access to members-only …
Milwaukee police officer shot, injured during apparent standoff outside a home
A standoff that left a Milwaukee police officer shot and injured outside a home on the city’s northwest side near Lincoln Park has ended, according to family and police at …
The Sights and Heights of Sa Pa, Vietnam
The allure of Vietnam’s intrigue and rich historical past is undeniable, with Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) leading the way. Full story: …
Gun violence in Milwaukee trended down in 2023. But there’s still too much of it.
There are longstanding trends in Milwaukee’s gun violence that persisted into 2023. In a city that has suffered from generations of racial segregation, poverty, neglect and easy access to firearms, …
Five Twin Cities restaurant openings to watch in 2024
Twin Cities’ top chefs expand their portfolio and industry veterans debut their own locations. Here’s what we’re watching this year: Bûcheron: Demi’s longtime chef de cuisine Adam Ritter left the …
Asylum seekers, like Hmong, could end up migrating to select spots in-country
Stockton is home to the sixth largest Hmong population in the United States. There are 8,000 or so Hmong in the city of 320,000. Full story: …
Laotian Ambassador Hosted By Fresno Lao Community
Fresh from his appearance at the Fresno Hmong Cultural New Year festivities Thursday, Laotian Ambassador to the United States, Sisavath Inphachanh, was hosted Monday by the Fresno Lao Community. …
