Category: Articles
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A month of learning, advocacy, frustration for St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her
Whenever she leaves home, Kaohly Her carries her passport in the event she’s stopped by federal agents. That might be notable enough given that Her, a U.S. citizen, arrived in the American Midwest as … Full story: https://www.aol.com/articles/month-learning-advocacy-frustration-st-113100371.html
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A Hmong child bride who killed her husband years ago dreads her next ICE check-in
If she could go back in time, she never would have married him. Nou was 15 and living in a refugee camp in Thailand when she was wed to a much older man. She didn’t want to and, with decades of … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/hmong-child-bride-killed-her-115100564.html
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Sunisa Lee’s Hmong heritage reshapes Asian American identity
The Fung Bros discuss why Sunisa Lee being Hmong impacts Asian America. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/sunisa-lee-s-hmong-heritage-reshapes-asian-american-identity/vi-AA1VVaSU
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Korean man marries Hmong wife and shares unique story
The Fung Bros share the story of a Korean man marrying a Hmong wife. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/race-and-racial-identity/korean-man-marries-hmong-wife-and-shares-unique-story/vi-AA1VURY1
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Valeng Cha: When Federal ICE meets Minnesota Nice: an immigrant’s perspective
My family immigrated to the United States in 1976 and resettled in Minnesota shortly after. I grew up here. I went to school here, becoming the first in my family to attend college. I built my life … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/02/08/valeng-cha-when-federal-ice-meets-minnesota-nice-an-immigrants-perspective/
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East Side Neighbors to Light Up Lake Phalen After Deadly Immigration Encounters
As reported by the Pioneer Press, organizer Nelsie Yang is coordinating East Side residents to “shine lights” across Lake Phalen as a symbolic response to federal immigration operations. The action … Full story: https://hoodline.com/2026/02/east-side-neighbors-to-light-up-lake-phalen-after-deadly-immigration-encounters/
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Fresno’s Hmong community connects with those in Minnesota in light of escalating ICE enforcement
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Fresno and the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have the largest Hmong populations in the country. The two are interconnected, with a vast majority of families split … Full story: https://abc30.com/post/fresnos-hmong-community-connects-minnesota-light-escalating-ice-enforcement/18556670/
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Fresno’s Hmong community connects with those in Minnesota in light of escalating ICE enforcement
Thousands of Hmong refugees moved to the U.S. after helping America during the Vietnam War. The two largest Hmong populations are in the Twin Cities and Fresno. Katie Moua, with Hmong Innovating … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/fresnos-hmong-community-connects-those-012841160.html
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Hmong Cultural and Community Center organizes rice drive for elders amid immigration concerns
The Hmong Cultural and Community Center is organizing a rice drive to support elderly community members who have become reluctant to leave their homes amid increased … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/la-crosse/hmong-cultural-and-community-center-organizes-rice-drive-for-elders-amid-immigration-concerns/article_1bdeada1-d500-45da-b108-cc02cec68a54.html
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What if this all went away?
It’s not easy running an arts organization — we speak to six Sacramento groups to see how they keep trying to make it work … Full story: https://www.capradio.org/articles/2026/02/05/what-if-this-all-went-away/
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Yuen: He was a father figure to countless Hmong American kids
The life story of Dave Moore, who founded the state’s first Hmong Scout troop, offers a timely lesson on acceptance and belonging. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6984d26f71a44d309150505617aae302&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fdave-moore-hmong-boy-scouts-troop-100-laura-yuen%2f601575499&c=13963778955797807262&mkt=en-us
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People reacting to the backpack bear! #dogdad #dogbackpack #goldendoodle
Barron Trump may have saved woman’s life by calling British police during an alleged assault, court hears Scientists discovered the tunnels of a possibly unknown ancient lifeform Watch a senior golden … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/animals/people-reacting-to-the-backpack-bear-dogdad-dogbackpack-goldendoodle/vi-AA1UQDMh
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‘I felt hopeless’: Hmong refugee stranded in Texas after release from ICE detention
Thi Dua Vang, a Hmong refugee fleeing religious persecution, was arrested by ICE. When a judge ordered her release, she was left alone outside the detention center. Her story isn’t rare, experts say. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/ice-detainees-stranded-after-release/
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Free story time event highlights Hmong culture and language
Lisa Yang will host the bilingual event from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4 at the Onalaska Library. Full story: https://www.wxow.com/news/free-story-time-event-highlights-hmong-culture-and-language/article_cb90fa63-a3eb-4a9a-a19c-f73e2cfd7654.html
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Free Bilingual Story Event puts Hmong Culture and Language in Spotlight
>From 6:30-7:30pm on Wednesday Lisa Yang will be hosting a story time event at the Onalaska Public Library … Full story: https://www.wxow.com/video/free-bilingual-story-event-puts-hmong-culture-and-language-in-spotlight/video_88fa43ef-167a-5a1f-a00a-0a8ad176bada.html
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What Clint Eastwood’s ‘Gran Torino’ got right — and what America refused to learn
The Minneapolis immigrant community that inspired the 2008 “post-race” film has still yet to realize its promise. Full story: https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2026-02-04/minneapolis-hmong-community-gran-torino
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Students host community egg roll making and Hmong culture night
The event was part of junior Logan Xiong and senior Angie Yang’s Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) project. Twelve stations were set up in Wausau West’s kitchens, full of … Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/04/students-host-community-egg-roll-making-hmong-culture-night/