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Sat., 2 p.m. Sat. & Sun., Ames Center, 12600 Nicollet Av. S., Burnsville, $18-$36, 952-895-4685, ames-center.com The Minnesota Historical Society honors the local contributions of Hmong immigrants with a day …
Thousands flock to Central Wisconsin for annual cultural festival
“In 1992 we were noticing our newest neighbors the Hmong population and we wanted to get them involved in the community so we decided lets have a festival,” said John …
How a quiet Bellevue kid got his confidence — and an award from the governor
Moses Shiong didn’t feel supported at home. His parents, Hmong refugees from Laos, didn’t seem to understand their American son. He said they were disappointed that he wasn’t a traditional …
How this quiet Bellevue teen got his confidence — and an award from the governor
Moses Shiong didn’t feel supported at home. His parents, Hmong refugees from Laos, didn’t seem to understand their American son. He said they were disappointed that he wasn’t a traditional …
Dai Thao says he will continue his run for St. Paul mayor despite allegations
St. Paul’s first Hmong-American City Council member is known for his bold political style and stances, from removing police from a civilian review board to pushing banks to fight racial …
Mae Hong Son officials rush help to Hmong village hit by storm
Disaster mitigation officials in Mae Hong Song province rushed help to a Hmong village in Muang district on Saturday morning after a storm damaged some 30 houses. The storm hit …
Republican Lawmaker: Women Get Abortions for ‘a Free Trip to the City’
Eastman, who was previously the single “no” vote in the Alaska House on bills honoring Lao and Hmong veterans of the Vietnam War, isn’t the first state lawmaker to draw …
How three schools creatively face the challenge of educating immigrant students
Washington Technology has a uniquely diverse student body, with significant Karen and Hmong populations from Southeast Asia, among others. Fifty-nine percent of Washington Technology students are English Language Learners. The …
This Republican Believes Women Get Abortions For A Free Vacation
He was recently the only person to vote against a resolution that honored black soldiers who helped build the Alaska highway during World War Two and another resolution that would …
Students explore an immigrant path through Decorah
Because of a recent donation of documents and textiles related to Hmong refugees in Decorah, student workers in Luther’s Anthropology Lab are getting hands-on experience cataloging a brand-new collection. And …
Here’s your TV wrap for the week ahead
The also check out the more positive side of the influx of foreign visitors as the Hmong hill tribe bring in some much needed cash. Near the captial Bangkok, Ed …
What’s happening on Saturday in the north valley
1968 E. Eighth St. $4 adults, $2 children. 891-4671, . Chico Museum: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. “Chico Through Time” exhibit: The Grand Hotels of Chico; We are Hmong, We are Your …
Cell-phone radio connects Hmong from Wisconsin to the world
If you have ever woken up early Sunday morning to tune in to Madison’s WORT 89.9 FM, you may have heard the voice of a Hmong broadcaster. Local Hmong communities …
Preserving the Legacy of Fresno’s Hmong B-Boys
Documentary filmmaker Christopher Woon-Chen says he wanted to understand his own relationship with hip-hop culture and breakdancing. He’s Chinese-American and he asked himself, “Can Asian-Americans be a part of hip-hop, …
New group to organize Hmong New Year festival in Fresno
After nearly two decades, the Hmong International New Year Foundation will no longer be hosting the Hmong New Year Festival at the Fresno Fairgrounds. Fairground officials said a new group, …
Four Forces of Nature
The demographics of the programs’ trips vary tremendously. In Minnesota, the YMCA has strong connections with the Hmong community. In North Carolina there are more Africa-American participants. In San Francisco …
Des Moines Police Department Promotes Second Asian Sergeant
“He is a great resource for our community because he speaks Laotian, Hmong, and even Thai. So he can speak those languages and that helps a lot,” said Baccam, of …
Successful book sale fundraiser closes out month
The library book club meets the second Monday of each month. New members are always welcome. In May we will be discussing “The Latecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir” by Kao …
