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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
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Burke’s 100th goal highlights Johnson Creek/St. Joan’s Antida victory
Senior midfielder Molly Burke scored four goals including the 100th of her career as Johnson Creek/St. Joan Antida’s girls soccer team defeated Milwaukee Hmong Academy 7-0 on … Full story: https://www.dailyunion.com/sports/jefferson_county_area/soccer-burkes-100th-goal-highlights-johnson-creek-st-joans-antida-victory/article_f8648ecb-642b-4227-9e6a-236d605f4d06.html
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Refugee program, halted by Trump, had 40 years of bipartisan success
Far from a drain or a threat, these migrants contributed a net $124 billion to the economy from 2005 to 2019. Before arriving, they are vetted for years, sometimes decades. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/opinion-refugee-program-halted-trump-110022291.html
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Shakopee schools get grant for farmschool support
For the second year, Shakopee schools received a Farm to School grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture to support nearby farms and offer healthier options for students. Last … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2017/10/09/shakopee-schools-get-grant-for-farm-to-school-support/
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Hmong cuisine is having a moment — make that a movement — thanks to these three Minnesota chefs
The Grilled Lamb Heart on Oct. 17, 2024, at Vinai, Chef Yia Vang’s Hmong restaurant, in Northeast Minneapolis. (Anthony Souffle/The Minnesota Star Tribune) … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/vang-hmong-cuisine-is-having-a-moment-make-that-a-movement-thanks-to-these-three-minnesota-chefs/601215564
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Hmong cuisine is having a moment — make that a movement — thanks to these three Minnesota chefs
Diane Moua, Yia Vang and Marc Heu have been racking up accolades and lines at their Twin Cities restaurants, which are introducing Hmong flavors and twists to wider audiences. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/vang-hmong-cuisine-is-having-a-moment-make-that-a-movement-thanks-to-these-three-minnesota-chefs/601215564
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New year, new inclusive traditions
On this MLK Jr. Day, let’s make a commitment to love by building new family traditions that reflect equity, diversity and inclusion. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/vang-new-year-new-inclusive-traditions/601208203
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Bowen, Ewin lead Florida State to wirewire win over Georgia Tech, 91-78
Taylor Bowen scored 20 points, Malique Ewin added 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Florida State defeated Georgia Tech 91-78 on Saturday. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/bowen-ewin-lead-florida-state-to-wire-to-wire-win-over-georgia-tech-91-78/601207859
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Evicted from Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary homeless camp, occupants seek new places to live
Michele Knutson, 37, walked around the encampment at Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary Thursday snapping photos of the empty tents she and others lived in before it would be gone. “I’m not surprised … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/01/16/st-paul-evicted-from-bruce-vento-nature-sanctuary-homeless-camp-occupants-seek-new-places-to-live/
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5 underradar races to watch in 2025
Previously a member of the City Council, she narrowly won the nonpartisan election in 2022 to become the first Hmong American woman to serve as mayor of a major U.S. city. Thao faced criticism over a … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6770346e2a1e442da5852cd50eb5374b&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wtnh.com%2fhill-politics%2f5-under-the-radar-races-to-watch-in-2025%2f&c=14691321650223882992&mkt=en-us
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5 underradar races to watch in 2025
While elections in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City will receive the most attention next year, 2025 will also see plenty of lower-profile — but no less interesting — races. From a … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=676d916f8ea04f51a2dbdf28067dcb8c&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.kron4.com%2fhill-politics%2f5-under-the-radar-races-to-watch-in-2025%2f&c=6074678486375711755&mkt=en-us
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2nd-annual Holiday Food Market at Diane’s Place
EYEWITNESS NEWS anchor and reporter Brett Hoffland sat down with Chef Diane Moua, the owner of Diane’s Place and Events by Diane’s, to learn more about the event. Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/interview-2nd-annual-holiday-food-market-at-dianes-place/
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Courting rituals, a stuffed chicken and egg rolls (and eye rolls) at Hmong New Year
I bring my children to this annual festival every year to try to preserve their Hmong heritage, despite their resistance. This year, I brought my non- Hmong in-laws for the first time, too. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/vang-courting-rituals-a-stuffed-chicken-and-egg-rolls-and-eye-rolls-at-hmong-new-year/601190212
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