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Hmong in Minnesota: 50 years of resilience
Years of Resilience,” 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.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/hmong-in-minnesota-50-years-of-resilience-trailer/vi-AA1SBT53
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Vietnamese Refugees at Risk from Hanoi
Increased cooperation between Thai and Vietnamese authorities is putting Vietnamese refugees and asylum seekers in Thailand at heightened risk of forcible returned to Vietnam. Full story: https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/11/13/thailand-vietnamese-refugees-at-risk-from-hanoi
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From fighting for survival to leading out in the open
Hmong American women have come a long way over the last 50 years, and achieved another historic milestone with Kaohly Her’s election as mayor of St. Paul, Ka Vang writes. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/st-paul-elects-first-hmong-woman-mayor/601520371
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Trunktreat concept inspires Bemidji food donation event
As the government shutdown continues, some communities are getting creative with food donation programs for those in need. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/glean/2025/11/halloween-concept-inspires-food-donation-event/
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Minneapolis mayor’s race awaits 2nd round, ‘relentless’ Kaohly Her wins in St. Paul
Kaohly Her unseated St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter after reallocation of voters’ other choices gave her more votes in a historic win, becoming the first woman and first person of Hmong heritage to lead … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/live-minneapolis-mayor-s-race-awaits-2nd-round-relentless-kaohly-her-wins-in-st-paul/ar-AA1PR6eg
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A letter to Kristi Noem after her visit to Minnesota last week
“Immigrants and refugees are not like your dog, Cricket. You can’t get rid of us just because we make you uncomfortable,” Ka Vang writes. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/noem-protest-twin-cities-trump-administration-immigration-enforcement/601507422
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Vietnam’s Highland Gem Crowned Asia’s Leading Nature Destination
In the heart of northwest Vietnam, where misty mountains cradle valleys of wildflowers and tea plantations stretch like green waves across the hills, lies Moc Chau—a destination that has just earned … Full story: https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/moc-chau-vietnams-highland-gem-crowned-asias-leading-nature-destination/
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Farmfast casual restaurant Brim opening in the suburbs this week
Early in the pandemic, a customer came in to Brim, on W. Lake Street, and ordered a kimchi rice bowl to go. Owner Kate Sidoti peeked into the kitchen and called out, “One poached egg, please!” as if a … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/farm-to-fast-casual-restaurant-brim-opening-in-the-suburbs-this-week/ar-AA1Nwdkl
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New Asian fusion restaurant in Norfolk’s Ghent offers eclectic fare
Owner Evan Vang might look familiar. He was the operating partner for Wang Jiang Lou, a Chinese fusion restaurant in Virginia Beach. He also helped open Boil Bay in Virginia Beach. Full story: https://www.pilotonline.com/2025/09/23/review-vang-go-bistro-norfolk/
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This Hmong family is one of many being torn apart by Trump’s deportation chaos
Strib Voices publishes a mix of material from 11 contributing columnists, along with other commentary online and in print each day. To contribute, click here. ••• When Sheena Vang turned 27, she … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Hmong 50 Festival
The Hmong 50 Festival is an event meant to be a cultural celebration honoring the Hmong culture through music, dance, cuisine and storytelling. The “50” is because 2025 marks the 50th year that Hmong … Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/interview-hmong-50-festival/
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Mekong Night Festival honors Southeast Asian culture
(News Release) The Hmong American Leadership & Economic Development (HALED) invites the public to the 4th Annual Mekong Night Festival, happening on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 10:30 … Full story: https://www.weau.com/2025/08/14/interview-mekong-night-festival-honors-southeast-asian-culture/
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Deporting these Hmong men isn’t justice — it’s a failure of America’s promise
Strib Voices publishes a mix of material from 11 contributing columnists, along with other commentary online and in print each day. To contribute, click here. ••• When I was a teenager growing up in … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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I was born the year my homeland exploded
Strib Voices publishes a mix of material from 11 contributing columnists, along with other commentary online and in print each day. To contribute, click here. ••• I was born in 1975, the year Laos … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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The fast God desires
While some traditional churches in the U.S. are in decline, many immigrant churches are growing. I attended the dedication of a new building for Liberian Christians north of Minneapolis. Full story: https://wacotrib.com/life-entertainment/local/faith-values/article_22da3346-0f3c-41cc-9dc0-6082164a2a6f.html