Category: Articles
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Hunting and cooking squirrels is in Yia Vang’s blood
Yia Vang whispered to his friend and squirrel hunting guide Chang Her as flakes drifted from the sky. The crunch of snow under their feet echoed through Sand Dunes State Forest, northwest of the Twin … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/hunting-and-cooking-squirrels-is-in-yia-vang-s-blood/ar-AA1SX8qT
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Fresno’s Hmong New Year Celebration returns to fairgrounds
Fresno’s Hmong New Year Celebration will be back at the fairgrounds starting Friday. This celebration is the Central Valley’s “largest Hmong … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=694b79309bb14e8d94da3d270d94d764&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.yourcentralvalley.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2ffresno-hmong-new-year%2f&c=5562658503335480214&mkt=en-us
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Hmong SGU veterans still fighting 50 years after the end of the Secret War
As the Vietnam War raged on in Southeast Asia during the 1960s and 1970s, a separate United States-backed operation was also underway in neighboring Laos. Known as the Secret War, the CIA recruited … Full story: https://www.fox9.com/doc-9/secret-war-hmong-minnesota
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Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience
This documentary dives into the journey of Hmong refugees in America 50 years after the fall of Vietnam. Interviews and historical footage illustrate the success of Hmong families as well as the … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/hmong-minnesota-50-years-resilience-125414305.html
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Gov. Evers and First Lady showcase capitol holiday decor in virtual tour
For those who cannot travel to Madison this holiday season to see the decorations in person, the governor and his wife offered Wisconsinites a virtual tour. Full story: https://fox11online.com/news/state/gov-tony-evers-and-first-lady-kathy-showcase-capitol-holiday-decor-in-virtual-tour-executive-residence-madison-whispering-pines-oconto-county-wreath-books-library-american-girl-dolls-hmong-alzheimers-disease-christmas-railroad-ornaments
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Hmong refugee in Michigan remains in legal limbo after pardon stopped his deportation
A 47-year-old father of six from mid-Michigan who has lived in the U.S. since he was nearly 2 spent five months in ICE detention centers this year … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=694a27b1825b47af86a0e7a1c886a2c9&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.detroitnews.com%2fstory%2fnews%2flocal%2fmichigan%2f2025%2f12%2f22%2fhmong-refugee-lue-yang-whitmer-pardon-ice-immigration-detention-baldwin-michigan-laos-thailand-trump%2f87845363007%2f&c=13355532063600178030&mkt=en-us
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The Hmong story cloth: Preserving history with needle and thread
The Hmong use story cloths to document the history of their people and culture. One of the most popular topics for story cloths is the journey of the Hmong people from the Secret War to their … Full story: https://www.fox9.com/doc-9/hmong-story-cloth
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Despite successful drug busts, pipeline of meth and fentanyl continues in Minnesota
Federal drug agents seized an eye-popping amount of drugs off Minnesota streets this year. But as one channel dried up, cartels found other ways to get in. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69497eefe4014e309cfa6c173109ece2&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fdespite-successful-drug-busts-pipeline-of-meth-and-fentanyl-continues-in-mn%2f601530146&c=12074607670977868832&mkt=en-us
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Secret War: Hmong veterans still fighting
The CIA recruited tens of thousands of Hmong men and boys as surrogate fighters for the U.S. in the Secret War in Laos during the 1960s and 1970s. Approximately 35,000 Hmong died protecting American … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/secret-war-hmong-veterans-still-141849530.html
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Hmong Story Cloth: Preserving history
Story cloths are one of several types of Hmong needlework and fabric arts known as paj ntaub, or “flower cloth.” It’s an art form that’s been a part of the Hmong culture for centuries. Paj ntaub is … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/hmong-story-cloth-preserving-history-135537088.html
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Hmong in Minnesota: Reflecting on 50 years
FOX 9 executive producer Panhia Yang and anchor Chenue Her discuss our new documentary “Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience.” … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/hmong-minnesota-reflecting-50-years-034950940.html
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St. Paul school board votes to keep Hmong language, culture school at current campuses
The board’s 6-1 vote Thursday means Txuj Ci HMong lower campus will continue serving pre-K students while fifth- through eighth-graders will attend the upper campus for the 2026-27 school year. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/12/19/st-paul-school-board-votes-to-keep-hmong-language-culture-school-at-current-campuses/
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FALITHI Healing Announces Master Shaman PaLiChee’s Groundbreaking Spiritual Healing Services
Master Shaman PaLiChee Unveils New Era of Spiritual Healing at FALITHI Healing. FALITHI Healing, founded by Master Shaman PaLiChee, proudly unveils a transformational evolution in … Full story: https://digitalmarketreports.com/news/57197/falithi-healing-announces-master-shaman-palichees-groundbreaking-spiritual-healing-services/
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FALITHI Healing Announces Master Shaman PaLiChee’s Groundbreaking Spiritual Healing Services
FALITHI Healing, founded by Master Shaman PaLiChee, announces its transformative spiritual healing services, combining ancient Hmong practices with modern holistic healing methods. Full story: https://news.marketersmedia.com/falithi-healing-announces-master-shaman-palichees-groundbreaking-spiritual-healing-services/89179176
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St. Paul school board votes to keep Hmong language, culture school at current campuses
A St. Paul public school focused on Hmong culture and language will remain at its current East Side campuses following a school board meeting Thursday that drew dozens of parents and students … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/12/19/st-paul-school-board-votes-to-keep-hmong-language-culture-school-at-current-campuses/
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St. Paul school board votes to keep Hmong language, culture school at current campuses
A St. Paul public school focused on Hmong culture and language will remain at its current campuses following a school board meeting Thursday that drew dozens of parents and students concerned … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/12/19/st-paul-school-board-votes-to-keep-hmong-language-culture-school-at-current-campuses/
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From a sacred temple to Twin Cities stages: four cultural events to catch this weekend
Three concerts this weekend showcase South Indian traditions, Africa’s musical roots and the Christmas music of Latin America. A film screening spotlights Minnesota’s Hmong leaders. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/things-to-do-twin-cities-hindu-temple-latin-christmas-hmong-film/
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St. Paul school board rejects Hmong parents’ plan to ease overcrowding at popular school
The St. Paul school board on Thursday night rejected a plan favored by many Hmong parents to ease overcrowding at the district’s popular Txuj Ci HMong Language and Culture School. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/education/st-paul-school-board-rejects-plan-splitting-hmong-school/