Category: Articles
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Kao Kalia Yang gives voice to the Hmong refugee experience at the Ordway
Kao Kalia Yang reads her children’s books at the Ordway; the Guthrie stages a West Side Story-inspired play; and two exhibits put the American dream under a microscope. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/twin-cities-things-to-do-kao-kalia-yang-guthrie-soo-vac/
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Weekly news wrap: Tej nyiaj pab zej tsoom tej tsev kho mob
Tau muaj ib cov kev teeb txheeb qhia tias Hmoob tej neeg zejzog yeej tsis tham txog cov teeb meem cuam tshuam txog cov neeg LGBTQI li Kwv tij Hmoob Suav tuam tshoj 2016 Hmoob Quangshi, Suav Tuam Tshoj … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/podcast-episode/weekly-news-wrap-public-hospital-funding/k25byuqbz
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The Metro: Congressman Tom Barrett works with White House to release Michigander in ICE custody
Last week, Lue Yang was released with the help of Michigan Republican Congressman Tom Barrett after months of being held by ICE. Full story: https://wdet.org/2025/12/11/the-metro-congressman-tom-barrett-works-with-white-house-to-release-michigander-in-ice-custody/
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Tony and Kathy Evers share holiday decor, life at governor’s mansion
Volunteers help decorate the residence for the holidays. The Evers family shares how they do it and what it’s like to live in the “people’s house.” … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=693afe70e0dd43758bbc8ac89e9db7b7&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2fpolitics%2f2025%2f12%2f11%2ftony-and-kathy-evers-share-holiday-decor-life-at-governors-mansion%2f87605628007%2f&c=12213234954587527972&mkt=en-us
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including Santa’s Workshop and the Daisy Lane Parade
This free event put on by the city of Long Beach runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Silverado Park, 1545 W. 31st St. Organizers promise that families can enjoy “holiday-themed activities such as carnival … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=693a55af3e4742a1bb076f599248f2d0&url=https%3a%2f%2flbpost.com%2fesd%2feat-see-do-2%2fdo%2fthings-to-do-in-long-beach-this-weekend-including-santas-workshop-and-the-daisy-lane-parade&c=12306146343833926947&mkt=en-us
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Things to do in Long Beach this weekend — including Santa’s Workshop and the Daisy Lane Parade
The Long Beach Community Band will be playing holiday favorites at Bethany Church, 2244 Clark Ave., from 5 to 7 p.m. You can find more info, including other concerts, on their website. “A Christmas … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=693ba72f6bde40bab967603ef99fbb42&url=https%3a%2f%2flbpost.com%2fesd%2feat-see-do-2%2fdo%2fthings-to-do-in-long-beach-this-weekend-including-santas-workshop-and-the-daisy-lane-parade%2f&c=10697853641490405845&mkt=en-us
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Hunting and cooking squirrels is in Yia Vang’s blood
The chef and Outdoor Channel host has hunted Burmese python in the Everglades and fished for alligator gar in Texas. It all started with squirrels. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6939aceeb92846c8a3fb97635a587b5f&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fhunting-and-cooking-squirrels-is-in-yia-vangs-blood%2f601529358&c=11159627988597746689&mkt=en-us
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Wednesday news: Australia tus coj tsab xo xa rau tej tub kawm txog cov kev txwv social media
UN tej tub ceev xwm tswj kev ruaj ntseg rau Haiti, UN tsab ntawv cej luam txog tej xwm txheej tsis nyiam poj niam, Lithuania thiab Belarus tej zais, cov kev txwv social media, Gaza tej ciam teb tshiab … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/podcast-episode/wednesday-news-australian-leader-message-to-students-regarding-social-media-ban/mu4j909dw
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Milwaukee shooting suspected murder-suicide, resources available
The medical examiner’s office said the shooting happened during an argument between a man and a woman, and the woman’s child witnessed what happened. Full story: https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-shooting-domestic-violence-resources-120725
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St. Paul library card marks anniversary of Southeast Asian resettlement
The St. Paul Public Library system has rolled out a special edition library card recognizing the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian resettlement in St. Paul. The free card, designed by Twin Cities … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/12/09/st-paul-library-offers-card-for-50th-anniversary-of-s-e-asian-resettlement/
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New webinar series by CAFF and UC aids farmers transitioning to organic
The “Transition to Organic Webinar Series,” held on Wednesdays Jan. 14-March 18, covers topics such as the certification process, market dynamics, soil health, and pest and weed management. Full story: https://ucanr.edu/blog/food-blog/article/organic-transition
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New webinar series by CAFF and UC aids farmers transitioning to organic
The “Transition to Organic Webinar Series,” held on Wednesdays Jan. 14-March 18, covers the certification process, market dynamics, soil health, and pest and weed management. Full story: https://ucanr.edu/blog/food-blog/article/organic-transition
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Tuesday news: Victoria cov kev thov txim rau nws tej neeg txum tim
Tas sim neej vim xov tooj siv tsis tau triple zero call, tsoom fwv Australia tej kev siv nyiaj, Thaib thiab Cambodia cov kev tsis haum xeeb ciam teb, av qeeg ntawm teb chaws Japan, tsoom fwv xeev … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/podcast-episode/tuesday-news-victorias-apology-towards-its-first-nations/4epj7qaoq
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Hmong family worried for father’s health amid detainment
A Hmong family from Lansing is asking for help to bring back their father after they say he was detained by the Department of Homeland Security — and they claim he is suffering from medical neglect … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/hmong-family-worried-for-father-s-health-amid-detainment/ar-AA1RYfMB
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Hmong family worried for father’s health amid detainment
A Hmong family from Lansing is asking for help to bring back their father after they say he was detained by the Department of Homeland Security — and they claim he is … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69385b6fb51f4942899392951fc2ba61&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wlns.com%2fnews%2fhmong-family-worried-for-fathers-health-amid-detainment%2f&c=6692511293448774044&mkt=en-us
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The Gift Of Literacy: Give a Kid a Book Drive Returns Through Dec. 15
Between 2020 and 2024, the Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library’s annual Give a Kid a Book program has received and distributed over nearly 20,000 books. This year the program is … Full story: https://volumeone.org/articles/2025/12/08/376835-the-gift-of-literacy-annual-give-a-kid-a-book
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‘We’ve been made invisible’: Hmong parents call for student stay-home day to demand action from St. Paul Public Schools
As St. Paul Public Schools weighs changes to its Hmong cultural school, parents plan a stay-at-home day to urge faster action on space needs and program stability. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/education/hmong-parents-frustration-st-paul-public-schools-txuj-ci/
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Immigrants and refugees in Minnesota–connecting past and present
The history of Minnesota, its statehood, and immigration are closely intertwined. Here’s a look at immigration in Minnesota, past and present. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/mnopedia/2025/12/immigrants-and-refugees-in-minnesota-connecting-past-and-present/