UW Disability Cultural Center hosts “Access to the Environment” panel
Wyatt presented the future of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve. This property, which consists of 300 acres of land next to the UW campus, stretches from the Limnology Lab near Memorial …
Disaggregate Our Demographics
Z. Forest Moua ’27, a Crimson Editorial comper, lives in Pennypacker Hall. I am Asian. More specifically, I am Hmong. The Hmong people are a Southeast Asian ethnic group mostly …
Want to pick up vehicle tabs with less hassle? Try a kiosk
State officials are promoting kiosks in eight Cub Foods locations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area and Rochester where residents can register their vehicles. Full story: …
Sacto By Night co-owner killed outside club worked to make his wife happy, friend says
A family friend and business partner remembered the man shot to death outside the Sacto By Night club as a loving father and husband. Full story: …
Trust is key to discussing addiction with Hmong and Karen youth, community leaders say
Experts say the community needs to stop stigmatizing addiction in order to fight substance abuse among Hmong and Karen youth. Full story: …
1 of 2 people killed near Sacramento County nightclub shooting identified by family
The family of a person killed in a shooting near a Sacramento County nightclub identified the man as 23-year-old Ryu Kai Her. Full story: …
30,000 people gathered in Minnesota to celebrate Hmong New Year
Organized at the St. Paul RiverCentre, the event aimed to keep the Hmong cultural heritage alive by showcasing the community’s culture through various elements such as food, clothing and performances …
17 Thai, 1 Filipino hostage released by Hamas as part of ceasefire deal with Israel
As part of a temporary truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, Hamas has released a total of 58 hostages, including Thai and Filipino citizens, in exchange for the release …
Sacto By Night owner died in double shooting outside south Sacramento nightclub, sheriff says
Sheriff’s deputies went to Sacto By Night lounge, 7121 Governors Circle, after getting a call at 1:45 a.m. of a shooting in the unincorporated Parkway neighborhood. The two men who …
There was ‘no place like’ Bill’s Fine Food | Wausau restaurants our readers miss most
The Wausau restaurant opened in 1946 and closed its doors May 31, 2000. Several other businesses have since operated at 932 S. Third Ave. Read more: …
Shooting outside Sacramento County bar leaves 2 dead
Police detained four people who were in a car that was allegedly seen leaving the area, but it’s unclear whether the detainees are related to the shooting. Read more: …
Thousands gather in Minnesota for Hmong New Year celebration
About thirty thousand people converged in Minnesota’s capitol city this weekend, traveling from around the world to attend Minnesota’s 43rd annual Hmong New Year celebration. Read more: …
Minnesota’s Hmong population celebrates New Year
The New Year celebration is the most important cultural event for Hmong around the world. It’s a time where they pause to celebrate their harvest, rejoice in the community and …
Sacramento Hmong community celebrates New Year festival with pageants and performances
Thousands of Hmong community members gathered at Cal Expo this weekend to celebrate the Sacramento Hmong New Year festival, an annual cultural celebration in the city with the second-largest Hmong …
In the US, Hmong ‘new year’ recalls ancestral spirits while teaching traditions to new generations
She carried them across the Mekong River as the family fled the Communist takeover of her native Laos four decades ago. Today, they facilitate the connection to the spiritual world …
Minnesota Hmong New Year, cherishing tradition
The two-day celebration includes traditional Hmong dance, music, crafts, vendors and more. The event also hosted the annual Miss Hmong Minnesota Pageant. Read more: …
Hmong New Year traditions in the U.S. recall ancestral spirits while teaching new generations
Late fall is the most spiritual time of the year in traditional Hmong culture. For many elders and spiritual leaders, it’s critical that these traditions — brought from Southeast Asia …
Hmong New Year a chance to uplift past and future
Tens of thousands are expected at the festivities at the St. Paul RiverCentre this weekend. Also, Gov. Walz issued a proclamation for Hmong New Year. Read more: …
