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Yee Leng Xiong Defeats Incumbent John Lieber in Race for State Treasurer
Incumbent John Leiber, a Republican, was defeated by challenger Yee Leng Xiong, a Democrat, in the race for state treasurer. Xiong is the first Hmong American in the nation to be elected to a …
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From momo to matcha: International Festival brings world flavors to Mankato
By YODAHE KEBEDE Momo, dorayaki and Mango Lassi are among the dishes visitors can try from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Mankato Area International Festival. The festival is a collaboration …
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Chonburi Lee wins election to become Maplewood’s first Hmong mayor
Stay informed. Sign up for Sahan Sunday, our weekly newsletter with Minnesota news you need to know. Maplewood City Council Member Chonburi Lee will become Maplewood’s first Hmong mayor. Lee defeated …
Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/democracy-politics/chonburi-lee-marylee-abrams-maplewood-mayor-election/
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Playwright of Theater Mu’s new world premiere call its a ‘deep bow’ to St. Paul’s Mt. Airy community
I love horror, so I decided to keep a journal of my dreams,” said Twin Cities playwright Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay. That turned into three Kung Fu Zombie plays with the latest being the …
Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv/articles/playwright-theater-mus-world-premiere-022727156.html
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Yee Leng Xiong elected treasurer; first Hmong statewide officeholder in US history
Yee Leng Xiong has been elected Wisconsin State Treasurer, defeating Republican incumbent John Leiber. Xiong becomes the first Hmong statewide elected official in United States History. Xiong, 31, …
Full story: https://madison365.com/yee-leng-xiong-elected-treasurer-first-hmong-statewide-officeholder-in-us-history/
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Allen Priebe Gallery hosts Ger Xiong: Hold On Tight
Appleton native Hmong artist Ger Xiong debuted his newest collection, “Hol d On Tight,” on Thursday, Oct. 22, in UW-Oshkosh’s Allen Priebe Gallery. “Throughout my work, I’m interested in the …
Full story: https://advancetitan.com/arts-and-culture/2026/11/03/allen-priebe-gallery-hosts-ger-xiong-hold-on-tight
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Will Asian voters vote based on identity? It’s a complicated question.
For months, she and up to 20 volunteers keep the same routine: They ride the 1 California across town and dial numbers from printed call sheets to rally voters for one of the bigg …
Full story: https://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/asian-american-voters-22495489.php
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Race contrasts two approaches for the low-visibility state treasurer’s office
The 2026 race for Wisconsin state treasurer is a contest between two visions for the office — a Republican incumbent who has centered his case on doing the job without “growing government,” and a …
Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/race-contrasts-two-approaches-low-093057682.html
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Madison Hmong New Year celebration brings community together through culture and dance
The annual celebration brought together families, friends and visitors for a weekend of dancing, shopping and connecting with Hmong heritage.
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How Hmong-Americans revived Minnesota’s roller pigeon scene
BETHEL, MINN. — Looking up at the cloudy sky as 19 of his pigeons flew in a tight formation dozens of feet in the air on an October afternoon, Ma Lee recalled the first time he caught a pigeon. That …
Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/how-hmong-americans-revived-minnesota-s-roller-pigeon-scene/ar-AA2gsxA0
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Seattle Hmong New Year 2026 set for November 14 at Seattle Center
Seattle Hmong New Year 2026 will be held November 14 at Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall, with performances, exhibits and a marketplace.
Full story: https://www.el-balad.com/17062228
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Family of missing Green Bay man asks community for help
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – Green Bay police are still searching for Thai Yang, 25, who was reported missing Monday evening. Police said Yang was last seen at his home in the 200 block of 12th Avenue on …
Full story: https://www.wbay.com/2026/10/29/green-bay-police-search-missing-25-year-old-man/
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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Hmonglloween Brings Local Horror Filmmaking to Saint Paul’s TriLingua Cinema
Hmonglloween brings free Hmong horror film screenings to Saint Paul’s TriLingua Cinema on October 30, showcasing cultural storytelling and emerging filmmakers.
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On the Cover | Oct. 29, 2026
Memoria serves as a reminder to my current self that my inner child’s presence remains as a constant in my life.” Volume One finds its cover art in a number of ways, from local art shows to random …
Full story: https://volumeone.org/articles/2026/10/29/407060-on-the-cover-oct-29-2026
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Fresno trainer aims to win Ms. Hmong CA 2027
Fresno personal trainer Mallie Yang is set to compete in the Ms. Hmong California 2027 competition, aiming to showcase the intersection of female strength and grace.
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Editorial | Yee Leng Xiong is best choice for Wisconsin treasurer
Editorial: Yee Leng Xiong is exactly the kind of driven, fiscally savvy person we need in the state treasurer’s office.
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Tuesday news: Australia tej kev ruaj ntseg
Yav lig xyoo 2027 ces Australia yuav tau Meskas thawj lub nkoj USS Colorado nuclear submarine qub uas twb siv tau 10 …
Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/podcast-episode/tuesday-news-australias-security/ggm87lu06
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Socialist Francesca Hong Helped Launch Yee Leng Xiong; Now He Wants to Be State Treasurer
Democratic State Treasurer nominee Yee Leng Xiong is asking Wisconsin voters for a statewide office on November 3. His political career began with support …