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Hmong American Peace Academy received national recognition for exceptional performance. How did it do it?
Tags: American, heritage, Hmong, Hmong American, Milwaukee, national, peace, performance, school, storyThe Milwaukee school prioritizes addressing chronic absenteeism rates and teacher retention, and it uses a curriculum rooted in Hmong cultural values and heritage. Full story: https://wisconsinwatch.org/2026/03/milwaukee-hmong-american-peace-academy-school-national-recognition/
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Minnesota’s Hmong community feeling betrayed
Amid the ICE raids in Minnesota’s Twin Cities, one group that’s been especially targeted is the Hmong community. It’s been half a century since they came to the US as refugees for helping the US … Full story: https://theworld.org/segments/2026/03/11/minnesotas-hmong-community-feeling-betrayed
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Iran employs disruptive maritime tactics in response to strikes
Tags: storyAfter being pummeled for 12 days by airstrikes, Iran has stepped up its asymmetric naval warfare by reportedly planting an initial tranche of naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Also, a look at how … Full story: https://theworld.org/episodes/2026/03/11/iran-employs-disruptive-maritime-tactics-in-response-to-strikes
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Yuen: The turkey that broke into a Minneapolis home — at a cost of $27,000
The south Minneapolis woman emailed me a series of photographs that could have served as police evidence exhibits in a burglary gone awry. It started with an image of a small shattered home window. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69b2401f38784f52a02f2d3aa3284cc8&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fyuen-the-turkey-that-broke-into-a-minneapolis-home-at-a-cost-of-27000%2f601594001&c=16786790477523384570&mkt=en-us
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Yuen: The turkey that broke into a Minneapolis home — at a cost of $27,000
Reed received a payout of about $27,000 — which went toward things like like new windows, flooring, carpeting, a set of blinds, her grandchildren’s toys and high chair, and about a week’s stay at a … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69b2e8e003594c838dca8e323c3b4c7b&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fyuen-the-turkey-that-broke-into-a-minneapolis-home-at-a-cost-of-27000%2f601594001&c=16786790477523384570&mkt=en-us
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Hennepin Co. attorney probes 17 possible criminal incidents by federal immigration agents during ICE surge
The investigation includes two deaths and an incident where a border patrol commander threw tear gas into a Minneapolis park, prosecutors say. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/hennepin-co-attorney-probes-17-possible-criminal-incidents-by-federal-immigration-agents-during-ice-surge/ar-AA1XWz1H
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‘Changing Times’ on display at White Bear Lake Historical Society
Be sure to stop by and visit the White Bear Lake Historical Society’s new exhibit, “Changing Times.” The exhibit, developed by the Hmong Museum, is an interactive experience connecting today’s … Full story: https://www.presspubs.com/white_bear/briefs/changing-times-on-display-at-white-bear-lake-historical-society/article_243831d0-0855-4f85-ad86-a50c2297395a.html
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Tuesday news: Australia pub humanitarian visas rau Iran 5 tug poj niam ncaws pob
Thawj pwm tsav Anthony Albanese hais tias tseem muaj kev pab ntxiv rau Iran tej poj niam ncaws pob, Australia teb UAE tias yuav xav lub dav hlau E7A waidge tail thiab foob pob mus pab pov puag … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/podcast-episode/tuesday-news-australia-approved-humanitarian-visas-for-5-iranian-female-soccer-players/bvle4pmjo
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Another step toward recognizing Minnesota Vietnam War veterans
The Secret War was waged with Hmong fighters trained and led by our CIA to combat communism. Until now, our state has not recognized those who fought in it as vets. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/another-step-toward-recognizing-minnesota-001214226.html
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In Vietnam’s Central Highlands, children fend for themselves in forest to stay near school
As evening fog settles over Lieng Hung valley in Lam Dong Province in the Central Highlands, 13-year-old Giang Thi Nu hurries to pick up her siblings and take them back to their rented room. Full story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/education/in-vietnam-s-central-highlands-children-fend-for-themselves-in-forest-to-stay-near-school-5047373.html
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Hmong American Peace Academy received national recognition for exceptional performance. How did they do it?
The school prioritizes addressing chronic absenteeism rates and teacher retention, and uses a curriculum rooted in Hmong cultural values and heritage. Full story: https://milwaukeenns.org/2026/03/09/hmong-american-peace-academy-received-national-recognition-for-exceptional-performance-how-did-they-do-it/
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How 7 St. Paul Council members, Mayor Her dealt with Operation Metro Surge
For five days, Nelsie Yang worried over the fate of her father’s younger brother, a beloved uncle removed from his home by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the presence of his wailing children, … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/7-st-paul-council-members-100200486.html
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Asian Americans Advancing Justice opposes the defunding of gender-affirming care
On Feb. 17, Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California and partners, Viet Rainbow of Orange County and Hmong Innovating Politics, submitted a letter opposing the Centers for Medicare … Full story: https://www.lassennews.com/asian-americans-advancing-justice-opposes-the-defunding-of-gender-affirming-care
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North Hennepin Community College hosting International Women’s Day celebration
North Hennepin Community College and the city of Brooklyn Park are partnering to host the fourth annual International Women’s Day celebration March 18 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Helling … Full story: https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_post/free/north-hennepin-community-college-hosting-international-women-s-day-celebration/article_624788ec-c753-466e-8005-ccdeb1575917.html
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Minnesota Advocate Casely Vang Prepares for Miss International Queen USA 2026
Casely Vang is a Hmong American transgender woman born in Montana and raised in Winona, Minn. She is the youngest of 10 siblings. Growing up, Vang developed … Full story: https://lavendermagazine.com/featured-home-page/minnesota-advocate-casely-vang-prepares-for-miss-international-queen-usa-2026/
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UNPO Welcomes UN Report Confirming Cultural Rights Violations Against Indigenous Peoples in Laos
Following a country visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic in November 2024, UN Special Rapporteur on Cultural Rights Alexandra Xanthaki has published a report confirming violations of cultural … Full story: https://unpo.org/unpo-welcomes-un-report-confirming-cultural-rights-violations-against-indigenous-peoples-in-laos/