Category: Articles
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This Minnesota City Saw Its Food Scene Shift Thanks To A Nearby Hmong Farming Community
Discover how Hmong farmers transformed St. Paul’s food scene through fresh crops, local markets, and a growing culinary influence. Full story: https://decorhint.com/this-minnesota-city-saw-its-food-scene-shift-thanks-to-a-nearby-hmong-farming-community/
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Attend Building for the Future engagement sessions
MMSD invites families to May engagement sessions on attendance areas, enrollment trends and long-range facilities planning for the Building for the Future initiative. Full story: https://madison.com/news/community/article_208561cc-3d78-5660-9eb2-231c6ea8415e.html
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History pros negotiate changing U.S. policies, landscape
Jessica Potter knew changes were heading her way in 2025, as the executive director of the Blue Earth County Historical Society weighed growing challenges set forward by the … Full story: https://www.mankatofreepress.com/news/local_news/history-pros-negotiate-changing-u-s-policies-landscape/article_7bb5b2f6-2ead-418f-b96a-b20a8bce009a.html
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Suni Lee’s NBA player gymnastics comparisons go viral during playoffs
With the NBA Playoffs grabbing attention, the April 2026 playoff series between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks led to a viral trend where Knicks players were matched to gymnastics events, and … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/suni-lee-s-nba-player-gymnastics-comparisons-go-viral-during-playoffs/ar-AA22bbm3
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South St. Paul woman’s husband faces deportation to Laos over 1990s felony conviction
A South St. Paul woman is facing uncertainty as she prepares for her husband’s imminent deportation over a decades-old criminal record. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/south-st-paul-woman-s-husband-faces-deportation-to-laos-over-1990s-felony-conviction/ar-AA228yND
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Minnesota Fierce: Documentary Filmmaker Joua Lee Grande Reports From Operation Metro Surge
Local writer Scott Meslow interviews the Minnesota-based documentarian on the ground amid Operation Metro Surge. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69f42b1f9d834a5eba6c30f3fa7d6f63&url=https%3a%2f%2ffilmmakermagazine.com%2f133702-minnesota-documentary-filmmaker-joua-lee-grande%2f&c=12806353403860867313&mkt=en-us
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A New Food Capital Is Emerging
Shaped by a melting pot of cultures, Minneapolis and St. Paul have built one of the most compelling dining scenes in the country. Full story: https://www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/explore-minnesota-2026/a-new-food-capital-is-emerging/4086/
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Minnesota Senate approves new benefits for ‘Secret War’ veterans
When the United States fought the Vietnam War, the government covertly recruited Hmong and Laotian men to assist with its efforts in Laos. Full story: https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/news/government/minnesota-senate-approves-new-benefits-for-secret-war-veterans/article_652d661b-14e1-4ca5-a54f-5b20d15864de.html
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Upcoming event celebrates Hmong culture in Granby, Missouri
Nandy Yang and Mizone Vue stopped by the studio this week to discuss an upcoming event that celebrates the Hmong culture. The Peb Hmoob Gathering is … Full story: https://www.koamnewsnow.com/news/local-news/upcoming-event-celebrates-hmong-culture-in-granby-missouri/article_8cc1f217-5d9a-40c8-b3ef-7195252819ea.html
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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Gia Vang, NBC Bay Area journalist
NBC Bay Area reporter Gia Vang graduated from Sacramento State in 2008 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in consumer sciences. Today, she is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and … Full story: https://statehornet.com/2026/04/alumni-sacstate-journalism-asianamerican-asianamerica-aahpi/
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Minnesota Senate passes bill to honor Hmong, Lao veterans of Secret War
The Minnesota Senate has approved a bill to recognize and provide limited benefits to Hmong and Lao veterans who fought alongside U.S. forces during the Secret War in Laos. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69f230dff5b04a83813795ff2e048bd9&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.hometownsource.com%2fmonticello_times%2fminnesota-senate-passes-bill-to-honor-hmong-lao-veterans-of-secret-war%2farticle_bf506bfa-9e80-4814-bc3e-b594584250da.html&c=10122322238113310111&mkt=en-us
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Wednesday news: Huab tais Charles tham txog qhov tseem ceeb ntawm AUKUS partnership
NSW tej gas siv, One Nation lub dav hlau, Australia tej kab theem nyiaj poob nqe, cov kev pab cuam neeg puas cev (NDIS), Australia cov kev koom tes tswj ib puag ncig, khoom plig refugee award, tus me … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/podcast-episode/wednesday-news-king-charles-important-message-on-aukus-partnership/dx2nyzu3n
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Where the Wild Ideas Thrive
Though she increasingly presents her work throughout the country and the world, Minnesota remains her home because of “the thriving and strong support for our arts ecosystem.” The seasonal rhythms of … Full story: https://www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/explore-minnesota-2026/where-the-wild-ideas-thrive/4085/
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Where the Wild Ideas Thrive
Minnesota has established one of the country’s most vibrant and daring arts scenes. Full story: https://www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/explore-minnesota-2026/where-the-wild-ideas-thrive/4085/
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Mù Cang Chải retreat launches with helicopter transfers
Garrya Mù Cang Chải in northern Vietnam has opened a highland retreat that blends cultural immersion with wellness experiences. The property now offers helicopter transfers from Hanoi, reducing the … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/m%C3%B9-cang-ch%E1%BA%A3i-retreat-launches-with-helicopter-transfers/gm-GM825AFC86
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Mù Cang Chải retreat launches with helicopter transfers
Garrya Mù Cang Chải in northern Vietnam has opened a highland retreat that blends cultural immersion with wellness experiences. The property now offers helicopter transfers from Hanoi, reducing the … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/m%C3%B9-cang-ch%E1%BA%A3i-retreat-launches-with-helicopter-transfers/gm-GM825AFC86
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Inola’s new restaurant blends food, culture, and community
Inola’s newest restaurant celebrated its grand opening Saturday, April 25. The restaurant, named Patchwork, serves Hmong cuisine. It’s named “Patchwork” with the goal of bringing cultures … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/inola-restaurant-blends-food-culture-034700679.html