Category: Articles
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‘I waited all my life’: Elderly indigenous people struggle for Thai citizenship
At 93 years, Chungyung Bekaku did not think she would get her Thai citizenship after having lived all her life in the hills of northern Thailand among other ethnic Akha people who are largely regarded … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=690d82ae4ce24d02b15c0f0d24a9ee46&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.reuters.com%2fworld%2fi-waited-all-my-life-elderly-indigenous-people-struggle-thai-citizenship–trfn-2020-11-02%2f&c=10805555383236126544&mkt=en-us
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In an upset, voters choose Kaohly Her over two-time Mayor Melvin Carter
Her is the first woman to lead St. Paul and will work with the City Council made up of all women. Carter had sought a third term. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/elections/2025/11/melvin-carter-kaohly-her-in-tight-race-for-st-paul-mayor/
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Brooks: Gracious in defeat, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter lost an election but won Minnesota’s respect
On Tuesday, as Trump’s endorsed candidates lost election after election across the country, the president ranted in all caps on social media and threatened to cut off funds to New York City if voters … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/brooks-gracious-in-defeat-st-paul-mayor-melvin-carter-lost-an-election-but-won-minnesotas-respect/601517171
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Pairing Hmong economic future in MN with historic election
On the heels of this week’s historic election victory, Minnesota’s Hmong population sees more opportunities to “dream big” 50 years after refugees began arriving here. On Tuesday, St. Paul elected its … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/pairing-hmong-economic-future-in-mn-with-historic-election/ar-AA1PTxt8
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Hmong Minnesotans react to Kaohly Her winning St. Paul mayor race
ST PAUL, Minn. — For the first time, St. Paul will be led by a Hmong woman. Kaohly Her defeated incumbent Melvin Carter Tuesday night to become the next mayor. That win is something Hmong community … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/breaking-the-news/hmong-minnesotans-react-kaohly-her-winning-st-paul-mayor/89-da74a5ec-3259-4b1b-bbc9-899dcafb410c
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Hmong Minnesotans react to Kaohly Her winning St. Paul mayor race
Nate Silver says polls may be “overestimating” Trump after “huge” miss … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/hmong-minnesotans-react-to-kaohly-her-winning-st-paul-mayor-race/vi-AA1PTdMl
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‘A blur of hard work’: Kaohly Vang Her’s late entry to St. Paul mayoral race pays off in historic win
Kaohly Vang Her, a Lao refugee turned state representative, will be the first woman and first Hmong American to serve as St. Paul mayor. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/democracy-politics/st-paul-mayor-election-winner-kaohly-vang-her/
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Minneapolis Chooses 4 More Years of Fucking Gridlock; St. Paul Tries Something New
Plus Comedy Corner Underground already has a new space, three odd lots for sale in Minneapolis, and Salut says ‘salut’ in today’s Flyover news roundup. Full story: https://racketmn.com/minneapolis-chooses-4-more-years-of-fucking-gridlock-st-paul-tries-something-new
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5 things to know about Kaohly Her, St. Paul’s mayor-elect
Kaohly Her, 52, has been a state House member representing part of St. Paul since 2019. She is an immigrant and refugee who was born in a bamboo hut in the mountains of Laos. Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/11/05/5-things-to-know-about-kaohly-her-the-next-st-paul-mayor
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Minnesota state Rep. Kaohly Her projected to win St. Paul mayoral race
Minnesota state Rep. Kaohly Her is projected to be St. Paul’s next mayor, a historic election that will unseat two-term incumbent Melvin Carter in an upset. Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-state-rep-kaohly-her-projected-to-win-st-paul-mayoral-race/
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Kaohly Her defeats Melvin Carter to become St. Paul’s first Hmong American mayor
Kaohly Her has unseated incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter, becoming the first Hmong-American and first woman ever elected mayor of the city. After trailing Carter in the first round of ranked-choice … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/kaohly-her-defeats-melvin-carter-220528063.html
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Kaohly Vang Her makes history as first Hmong woman to lead St. Paul
Rep. Kaohly Vang Her beat her former boss, incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter, after the ranked choice votes were tabulated Tuesday night. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/democracy-politics/stpaul-mayoral-race-election-results-melvin-carter-kaohly-vang-her/
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Jacob Frey fends off democratic socialist’s challenge to win 3rd term as Minneapolis mayor
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey has won a third term, defeating challenger Omar Fateh in the city’s ranked-choice voting election. Full story: https://apnews.com/article/jacob-frey-omar-fateh-minneapolis-mayor-e8d2d9ae7d0a12834c5c18a1648a92b6
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Live updates from Wisconsin boys volleyball state tournament quarterfinals
The WIAA boys volleyball state tournament gets underway Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon. Quarterfinals are set for 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., with semifinals Thursday, Nov. 6 and the … Full story: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/live-updates-wisconsin-boys-volleyball-203744206.html
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Jacob Frey Wins Third Term as Minneapolis Mayor After Showdown with Socialist Opponent
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey secured a third term Wednesday, defeating Democratic socialist Omar Fateh and 13 other challengers in the … Full story: https://ijr.com/jacob-frey-wins-third-term-as-minneapolis-mayor-after-showdown-with-socialist-opponent/
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What to know about Kaohly Her, the next leader of St. Paul
State Rep. Kaohly Her pulled off a historic victory on Tuesday, defeating Mayor Melvin Carter to become the next leader of St. Paul. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/things-to-know-kaohly-her-st-paul-mayor/601516758
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Kaohly Her, first woman and Hmong St. Paul mayor-elect, shares plans for office
Minnesota State Rep. Kaohly Her is making history. Her is the first woman and the first Hmong American elected to lead the capital city. She narrowly beat fellow DFLer incumbent two-term Mayor Melvin … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/11/05/kaohly-her-first-woman-and-hmong-st-paul-mayorelect-shares-plans-for-office
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Rep. Kaohly Her wins stunning upset in St. Paul mayoral race, making history
Rep. Kaohly Her scored a major upset over Mayor Melvin Carter Tuesday, emerging as St. Paul’s first Hmong-American and first woman mayor. Full story: https://www.sctimes.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/11/05/kaohly-her-becomes-st-paul-mayor/87103357007/