St. Paul mayoral candidate Dai Thao fires campaign manager after reported allegations
Thao was the first Hmong-American to win a seat on the city council and was re-elected in 2015. Thao is now contending to be the first mayor of Hmong ancestry. The mayoral race in St. Paul is shifting into high gear. Sunday is the final of four weekend …
The Kendall from Kendall’s Ace Hardware has a story to tell
Not many commercial districts in Minnesota can boast of a restaurant based on ethical animal husbandry, a Hmong senior center, a Mexican candy store, a beloved lunch spot like East Side Thai and pre-Prohibition era saloons popular with third- and fourth …
Supporters turn out for man convicted of defrauding Hmong elders
Dozens of protesters gathered in front of the Warren E. Burger Federal Building and Courthouse in St. Paul Thursday to voice opposition to the prosecution of a man authorities say defrauded people out of millions of dollars with false hopes of a Hmong …
Yanez request for outstate trial in Philand Castile shooting denied again
Detroit doctor fired, pleads not guilty in Minnesota girls’ genital mutilations Ex-finance official allegedly embezzled more than $100,000 from Hamline U Supporters turn out for man convicted of defrauding Hmong elders Off-duty security instructor pepper …
St. Paul lifts outdated massage therapist rules
“We were really an outlier in the metro area.” Ex-finance official allegedly embezzled more than $100,000 from Hamline U Supporters turn out for man convicted of defrauding Hmong elders Officials ID two bodies recovered recently in Mississippi River …
Less than $1 million in total funding separates House, Senate Legacy bills
For example, it directs $750,000 for two statues of Dan Patch, a Minnesota harness racing legend – to be built and $500,000 to create a garden in St. Paul recognizing the cultural heritage of the Chinese and Hmong in Minnesota.
Protesters gather to support man convicted of defrauding Hmong elders
Dozens of protesters gathered in front of the Warren E. Burger Federal Building and Courthouse in St. Paul Thursday to voice opposition to the prosecution of a man authorities say defrauded people out of millions of dollars with false hopes of a Hmong …
Crowd Rallies in Support of Man Convicted of Defrauding Hmong Elders
A crowd gathered in front of the St. Paul Federal Courthouse Wednesday to show support for Seng Xiong, who was convicted in January of defrauding Hmong elders. Xiong was convicted of conducting a fraud scheme through an organization called Hmong Tebchas …
NCR-SARE announces 2017 Farmer Rancher Grants
Phenhli Thao of The Hmong Minnesota Agriculture Cooperative in Brooklyn Park, MN was awarded $19,350 for the project, “The Hmong Minnesota Agriculture Cooperative’s Aggregation and Value- added Program.” • Lee Thompson of Lane Ridge Farms in …
The fight for the DFL endorsement in the St. Paul mayor’s race is about to get personal
Then there are delegates elected based on their support for a candidate for the St. Paul school board. Marny Xiong, a Hmong-American who is an administrator for the Minneapolis schools, won 10 of 55 delegates in the 5th Ward and three in the 1st …
St. Paul mayoral candidate Melvin Carter takes early lead in contest for DFL endorsement
Much could change in as little as a week. Thao, who has drawn many Hmong delegates, could pick up more during the Ward 6 convention on Saturday at Johnson Senior High School, which sits in a heavily Hmong area. Harris, who represented Highland Park and Mac …
McWhinney – Hershey
Both Mary Beth and Kyle graduated from Coe College in 2013 and reside in St. Paul, MN, where Kyle is studying at the University of Minnesota on his doctorate, and Mary Beth is employed at Hmong College Prep Academy and Ramsey County libraries.
Blundering Gardener: Some plants to get excited about this spring
Huong Nguyen of St. Paul said she is eager to cook with two new peppers popular in Hmong cuisine, flea pepper (Tepin) and Peter pepper. Nancy Scherer of St. Paul likes the look of an heirloom tomato called “Ten Fingers of Naples.” This paste tomato is …
Carter pulls ahead on first day of St. Paul DFL caucuses for mayor
About 200 participants attended in the First Ward and roughly 150 in the Fifth. The turnout was diverse. Hmong and Somali translators helped share the candidates’ messages as they gave their stump speeches to residents sitting at desks and perched on small …
The Kendall from Kendall’s Ace Hardware has a story to tell
Not many commercial districts in Minnesota can boast of a restaurant based on ethical animal husbandry, a Hmong senior center, a Mexican candy store, a beloved lunch spot like East Side Thai and pre-Prohibition era saloons popular with third- and fourth …
Twin Cities Asian Pacific family day at History Center
View performances and displays featuring organizations that represent the Chinese, Indian, Japanese and Hmong communities. (Noon-4 p.m. Sat. $6-$12. Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. 651-259-3000. mnhs.org.)
Hmong American Day at Minnesota History Center
Hmong American Day honors the contributions of the Hmong people to America and celebrates the history, culture and achievements they have made. This event was created in 2013 to remember the day that General Vang Pao, along with 2,500 Hmong soldiers and …
St. Paul Farmers Market
You can also snag a good cup of coffee, great deals on bedding plants, and recipes for unfamiliar Hmong greens from the vendors. But what really sets the market apart is its commitment to locally sourced products. Food sold here must be grown or produced …
