Category: Articles
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4 your weekend: Twin Cities Pride, Hmong Freedom Festival and Taste of Canterbury
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Pride! Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/food-and-drink/general/4-your-weekend-twin-cities-pride-hmong-freedom-festival-and-taste-of-canterbury/ar-AA26x5LC
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4 your weekend: Twin Cities Pride, Hmong Freedom Fest, Soul Food Festival and more
We have another busy weekend with events happening every day all across Minnesota. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/outdoor-activities/4-your-weekend-twin-cities-pride-hmong-freedom-fest-soul-food-festival-and-more/vi-AA26wyO3
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Fun Finder: Kaposia Days, a new Irish block party and free live music
Putting on a community festival is no small feat, but around town, folks are putting in hard work to make fun happen this weekend. In South St. Paul, Kaposia Days has been going strong for more than … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/06/24/fun-finder-kaposia-days-a-new-irish-block-party-and-free-live-music/
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Fun Finder: Kaposia Days, a new Irish block party and free live music
Putting on a community festival is no small feat, but around town, folks are putting in hard work to make fun happen this weekend. In South Kaposia Days has been going s … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/06/24/fun-finder-kaposia-days-a-new-irish-block-party-and-free-live-music/
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Courthouse Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday
By SARAH LIM Special to the Times It is America’s big birthday, and we are celebrating it Merced County style. On June 25, the “America 250 – Merced County” exhibit will open at the Courthouse … Full story: https://mercedcountytimes.com/courthouse-celebrating-americas-250th-birthday/
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St. Paul holds Hmong International Freedom Festival this weekend
Canong Moua, executive director for United Hmong Family Inc., shares a preview of the event. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/st-paul-holds-hmong-international-freedom-festival-this-weekend/vi-AA26ta9b
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Fresno Cooking Class Connects Hmong Youth With Traditional Roots
Explore how the Fresno nonprofit A Hopeful Encounter and Kristy Xiong teach youth how to prepare and cook traditional Hmong dishes. Full story: https://gvwire.com/2026/06/24/fresno-cooking-class-connects-hmong-youth-with-traditional-roots/
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I moved from California to Minneapolis for work. I didn’t know what to expect, but now I don’t think I’ll ever leave
I moved from the Bay Area to Minneapolis for work. Although I didn’t know anyone in the city, I’ve quickly grown to love the vibrant community. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/i-moved-from-california-to-minneapolis-for-work-i-didn-t-know-what-to-expect-but-now-i-don-t-think-i-ll-ever-leave/ar-AA26rd3q
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This Valley cooking class connects Hmong youth with traditional roots, language. ‘This is a part of our culture’
Hmong have a rich history in the Central Valley. Over 80,000 call the region their home, with vibrant communities in Fresno, Merced, Stockton and Sacramento counties. Full story: https://www.kvpr.org/arts-culture/2026-06-23/this-valley-cooking-class-connects-hmong-youth-with-traditional-roots-language-this-is-a-part-of-our-culture
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Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (June 26–28)
From a best ribs competition, to Special Olympics USA games and the Twin Cities Pride parade, there’s plenty to do throughout Minnesota this weekend. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/things-minnesota-5-things-weekend-214902968.html
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When ICE came for her husband, Linda Yang negotiated one more day with him. But their luck wouldn’t last.
South St. Paul resident Linda Yang is raising her five sons alone after her husband, Zong, was deported to Laos during Operation Metro Surge. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/south-st-paul-family-deportation-zong-linda-yang-hmong-laos/
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Hmong International Freedom Festival preview
Sports are a key component of the festival which has been running for more than four decades. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/peopleandplaces/hmong-international-freedom-festival-preview/vi-AA26ctwd
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Hmong International Freedom Festival returns to St. Paul
The Hmong International Freedom Festival in St. Paul offers cultural performances, sports, and more. The event is expected to draw more than 55,000 attendees. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/hmong-international-freedom-festival-returns-165556148.html
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Hmong International Freedom Festival brings cultural celebration to St. Paul June 27-28
Tags: celebration, family, festival, freedom, Hmong, international, Minnesota, organization, St. Paul, story, United StatesOne of the largest Hmong cultural celebrations in the United States is returning to St. Paul. Hosted annually by the United Hmong Family, Inc., a Minnesota nonprofit organization that works to … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/hmong-international-freedom-festival-brings-150811834.html
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St. Paul man charged with threatening Mayor Kaohly Her in wake of political assassinations
A man is charged with threats of violence and harassment against St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her from when she was a legislator, prosecutors announced Wednesday. After Melissa Hortman, former speaker of the … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/06/17/man-charged-with-threatening-st-paul-mayor-kaohly-her-in-wake-of-political-assassinations/
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Man charged with threatening now-Mayor Kaohly Her on the day of Hortmans’ killings
A St. Paul man has been charged with threatening St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, hours after the assassination of state Rep. Melissa Hortman. Pao Her Lee, 49, is accused of posting videos online on June 14 … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/crime/general/man-charged-with-threatening-now-mayor-kaohly-her-on-the-day-of-hortmans-killings/ar-AA25URAq
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St. Paul man charged with harassing, threatening Mayor Kaohly Her
The threats were made in the wake of the assassination of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/st-paul-man-charged-harassing-192530175.html