Hmong News – Minnesota

In celebration of Black History Month, the parents working in the school helped plan and organize a series of events and school visits from prominent Black leaders in the community, including School … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/faced-with-staff-vacancies-one-minneapolis-elementary-turned-to-parents-for-help/600344135/

Somewhere between Laos, Minnesota and Northern California, Pao Houa Her’s work shapes a mythology of diaspora and displacement, with plastic landscapes coming to life and waterfalls turning into …

Full story: https://phmuseum.com/news/photobook-review-my-grandfather-turned-into-a-tiger-and-other-illusions-by-pao-houa-her

Family members of Yia Xiong who was killed by St. Paul police a year ago say they’re frustrated by the lack of a charging decision in the case, and lack of communication.

Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/02/12/prosecutors-still-mulling-charges-year-fatal-st-paul-police-shooting-yia-xiong

Early in the morning on Jan. 3, a house fire in St. Paul sent seven family members to the hospital. A father of six, Pacheng Vang was at work at the time of the fire; now, he says support from the …

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Seasonal Saturday is a chance for everyone to enjoy art at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) for only $1.

Full story: https://www.wxow.com/news/top-stories/seasonal-saturday-promotes-access-to-fine-art-for-1-at-mmam/article_f614a5b0-c791-11ee-8f22-87e14c61091f.html

On Saturday, February 10, the Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) will hold its Winter Seasonal Saturday event focused on the theme The Most Beautiful Thing, inspired by MMAM’s new literary …

Full story: https://www.winonapost.com/arts_and_entertainment/seasonal-saturday-at-mmam-celebrates-the-most-beautiful-thing/article_1187f3ba-c530-11ee-8c09-d341ffe5f298.html

Hundreds gathered together recently to say their final farewells to Minnesota comedian and Hmong community activist Tou Ger Xiong. Xiong was allegedly kidnapped and killed last year December …

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Diane Moua is about to open Diane’s Place, a brand-new restaurant featuring Hmong-French cuisine in Northeast Minneapolis.

Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2024/02/05/whats-for-lunch-pastry-chef-diane-moua-on-hmong-sausage-and-her-new-restaurant

A 2-year-old girl is out of the hospital after a fire in her family’s St. Paul home killed four of her siblings, her father said in a Thursday update. Pa Cheng Vang’s 6-year-old son and his wife …

Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/02/01/girl-2-released-from-hospital-after-st-paul-fire-killed-her-4-siblings-critically-injured-her-mom/

Heu’s journey to pastry is far from straightforward. His farmer parents wanted him to be a doctor. But while in medical school, Heu baked French pastries for friends on the side.

Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/01/30/st-paul-hmong-pastry-chef-marc-heu-is-semifinalist-for-james-beard-award

Marc Heu, of Marc Heu Patisserie Paris in St. Paul, is in contention for a James Beard Award. The French Guianan-raised Hmong culinary star is nominated for Outstanding Pastry Chef in one of the …

Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/01/30/st-paul-hmong-pastry-chef-marc-heu-is-semifinalist-for-james-beard-award

Hundreds of mourners gathered Saturday to say goodbye to Minnesota comedian and Hmong community activist Tou Ger Xiong, who was allegedly kidnapped and killed last month while on a trip to Colombia.

Full story: https://www.aol.com/news/hundreds-gather-mourn-minnesota-hmong-181948173.html

The life of a St. Paul comedian and activist who was killed last month while on vacation in Colombia will be remembered this weekend. The funeral for 50-year-old Tou Ger Xiong is set to start at 1 p.m …

Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/funeral-for-st-paul-comedian-activist-this-weekend/

Members of the Hmong community in St. Paul and beyond said goodbye to a beloved activist, comedian and performer on Saturday.

Full story: https://www.aol.com/news/community-family-members-gather-tou-160040967.html

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – Members of the Hmong community in St. Paul and beyond said goodbye to a beloved activist, comedian and performer on Saturday. Hundreds gathered to remember the life of …

Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/community-family-members-gather-tou-160040091.html

As the lights dimmed and mourners’ voices hushed Saturday at the Legacy Funeral Home in St. Paul, Tou Ger Xiong’s voice played through the speakers. The rap “Go Hmong Boy” by the popular Hmong …

Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/memorial-tou-ger-xiong-remembered-002400932.html

Hundreds gathered in St. Paul for the first day of a three-day service to memorialize the murdered Hmong activist, who inspired with his words and advocacy.

Full story: https://www.startribune.com/at-his-memorial-service-tou-ger-xiong-is-remembered-for-his-humor-and-spirit/600339095/

In Hmong culture, a funeral usually lasts up to three days to signify the long and good life of the person who died. However, the family is requesting privacy after Saturday’s memorial and visitation.

Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/funeral-for-st-paul-comedian-activist-this-weekend/