Category: Articles
-
Minnesota authorities investigate arrest by ICE of a Hmong American man as a possible kidnapping
A Minnesota county is investigating the arrest by federal officers of a Hmong American man as a potential case of kidnapping, burglary and false imprisonment. Full story: https://apnews.com/article/minnesota-immigration-enforcement-crackdown-690091eeef2eb7f2bca1d8545bba9e83
-
Minnesota prosecutor probing DHS agents’ arrest of Hmong-US citizen
Prosecutors and law enforcement in Minnesota announced they’re investigating DHS for kidnapping and said more could come based on tips. Full story: https://san.com/cc/minnesota-prosecutor-probing-dhs-agents-arrest-of-hmong-us-citizen/
-
Legal battle over Cannon Falls veterans memorial returns to court
At the center of the dispute is an 89-acre site along Goodhue County Road 14, where the American Veterans Memorial Park (AVMP) has been planned. Full story: https://www.kttc.com/2026/04/13/legal-battle-over-cannon-falls-veterans-memorial-returns-court/
-
Who Is ChongLy Thao? ICE Raid on US Citizen Investigated as Kidnapping
Minnesota’s Ramsey County is investigating an ICE raid on U.S. citizen ChongLy “Scott” Thao as a potential kidnapping. Full story: https://www.newsweek.com/who-is-chongly-thao-ice-raid-on-us-citizen-investigated-as-kidnapping-11822481
-
Wisconsin memorial seeks donations as it adds new names honoring Lao, Hmong and US Secret War veterans
The Lao, Hmong and American Veterans Memorial is seeking public donations as it prepares to dedicate 10 new picture panels and engrave eight additional names this year. The panels are part of an … Full story: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/wisconsin-memorial-seeks-donations-adds-145912005.html
-
‘Hmong Futures’ now showing at gremlin theatre
Theater Mu’s “Hmong Futures” has opened at the Gremlin Theater and tells the story of three generations of Hmong women living in the same home. It tells the story of how a family can move from … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/hmong-futures-now-showing-gremlin-172447495.html
-
Cambodian Festival at TTC embraces cultural diversity
Despite the heat under the baking sun, on April 4, hundreds of people came to Long Beach for the Cambodian New Year celebration, which included the Cambodia Town Parade in the morning, starting at the … Full story: https://lbccviking.com/?p=22767
-
How daily routines in Minneapolis and St. Paul have changed amid 3,000 federal immigration agents in pictures
The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and The Guardian report that the presence of federal agents has left the Twin Cities on edge. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/daily-routines-minneapolis-st-paul-190003972.html
-
Luther College hosts events to highlight identities and experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
In April, Luther College celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month with lectures and events. Full story: https://www.luther.edu/news/asian-american-and-pacific-islander-month-2026
-
Fun Finder: See a Queen rock ballet, a new Hmong play or Uruguayan dance this weekend
St. Paul is home to so much creative art, so we’re launching a new weekly series to spotlight worthwhile events to add to your calendars … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/04/08/fun-finder-see-a-queen-rock-ballet-a-new-hmong-play-or-uruguayan-dance-this-weekend/
-
Wednesday news: ‘Cov kev tub se CGT txij 1980s ua rau tsis tau txais vaj huaj sib luag rau cov kev yuav tsev’
Captial Gain Tax thiab cov kev tsis tau vaj huam sib luag yuav tsev, Australia tus tub rog faj seeb raug txhom, Hungary cov kev xaiv tsa, tej koom haum thauj khoom thiab tej neeg xa khoom thiab tej … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/podcast-episode/wednesday-news-1980s-cgt-triggers-intergenerational-inequality-in-housing-markets/80b3hth1z
-
‘Language lost. Culture lost’: In Milwaukee, a race to keep Rohingya language alive in exile
After ethnic cleansing in Myanmar scattered Rohingya communities, a grassroots effort in Milwaukee is testing whether teaching the language in written form can help it survive — and whether … Full story: https://wisconsinwatch.org/2026/04/wisconsin-milwaukee-rohingya-language-culture-myanmar-refugee-hmong/
-
Hmong celebrate 50 years in Wausau
Click here to view this video from wjfw.com. Full story: https://www.wjfw.com/hmong-celebrate-50-years-in-wausau/video_ce92ee8e-f1e7-5913-b486-8b15f4351093.html
-
Hmong community celebrates 50 years in Wausau
On April 9, 1976, Nuo Vang Thao was one of the first five Hmong to land at Mosinee’s Central Wisconsin Airport. During the Vietnam War, he, alongside with 30,000 other Hmong, were secretly recruited … Full story: https://www.wjfw.com/news/local/hmong-community-celebrates-50-years-in-wausau/article_414024f3-6fb8-4660-9852-3e8ee9099d2e.html
-
Documentary about Hmong culture in Wisconsin to premiere
A documentary featuring Hmong culture in Western Wisconsin is nearing its premiere. For months, Volume One has been working on a documentary project called “A Half … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/documentary-hmong-culture-wisconsin-premiere-142507943.html