Hmong Minnesota woman’s ‘sex trafficking’ tale makes ‘This American Life’
This year, Laotian native Yong Xiong started at a high school in St. Paul with plenty of other international students, those who speak English as a second language, and many new to this country and …
St. Paul Library Aims To Preserve Heritage For Minnesota’s Hmong Population
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — The Hmong population in Minnesota is now over 80,000. Many of them came to the U.S. after helping American soldiers during the Vietnam War. Over the years, some of their …
Finding Minnesota: Hmong Archives At East Side Freedom Library
The Hmong population in Minnesota is now more than 80,000. Over the years, some of their culture and traditions were left behind. But at the East Side Freedom Library, they’re hoping to bring it …
Pavilion strengthens bonds between St. Paul, Chinese sister city
The first phase of the project has included not just the pavilion, but also an archway and a Hmong Heritage Wall. “St. Paul has the largest urban Hmong populations in the U.S.,” said Linda …
MN attorney general and others offer support to immigrants fearing ICE raids
Hmong veterans ask for burial rights in U.S. veterans cemeteries Eagan soldier becomes highest-ranking openly gay woman in Minnesota National Guard Trump defends Labor Secretary Acosta but will look …
Hmong- and Lao-American vets in St. Paul to push for expanded burial eligibility
Veterans listen during the dedication ceremony for the Minnesota Memorial for the United States and Alliance Special Forces in Laos in June 2016 on the State Capitol grounds. Peter Cox | MPR News file …
$7M Chinese garden to open Saturday in St. Paul
The replica of China’s famous Aiwan Pavilion was completed last fall. The new garden also features an arch, a bridge and a Hmong Cultural Plaza. The $7 million project is being funded mostly by …
Nine poets will have work etched in St. Paul sidewalks. 54 poems already out there.
The annual contest, which first rolled out in 2008, went on hiatus after 2015. New this year, the contest allowed submissions in Dakota, Hmong, Somali and Spanish. The winning poems include one in …
Local station wants to be source for limited English speaking communities before and after a crisis
Lillian McDonald, managing director at Twin Cities Public Television in St. Paul, hopes to allay fears of limited English speakers with a TV channel that’s on 24/7 posting emergency information in …
Search underway for missing tuber on Crow River near Hanover, Minn.
We’re told the search is ongoing on the river. Anyone that spots something is asked to call 911. The 39th annual Hmong Freedom Festival kicked off at McMurray Fields in St. Paul on Saturday. The …
Hmong Freedom Festival underway in St. Paul
ST. PAUL (FOX 9) – The 39th annual Hmong Freedom Festival kicked off at McMurray Fields in St. Paul on Saturday. The community came together for the weekend-long festival that celebrates Hmong culture …
Hmong Freedom Festival Returns To St. Paul For 39th Year
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Thousands of people are spending part of their Saturday at the 39th Annual Hmong Freedom Festival. The two-day event is taking over St. Paul’s Como Park. This year’s …
Little Mekong Night Market brings new eats to University Avenue
And get ready for a double-header. The annual celebration of Southeast Asian cuisine, music, art and dance will bring 87 vendors to St. Paul’s University Avenue at the same time that the J4 Hmong …
Unspecified threat involving Hmong Freedom Festival has attention of St. Paul police
Police and organizers of this weekend’s Hmong Freedom Festival said Wednesday there again will be a strong security presence after threats were discovered on fliers in St. Paul and on social media …
St. Paul police looking for suspect who made threats on Hmong Festival
Threats of violence has the St. Paul Police Department increasing security at this weekend’s Hmong Freedom Festival. Police said the threat was written and placed on the windshield of several cars …
‘Expect longer lines’: Tightened security at Hmong Freedom Fest
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – St. Paul police say there will be added security measures at this weekend’s Hmong International Freedom Festival. This comes after possible threats of violence surfaced on …
St. Paul police, organizers raise security at Hmong Freedom Festival
Peter Pha (left) chairman of United Hmong Family’s board of trustees, and St. Paul police Cmdr. Shari Falkowski brief reporters about heightened security measures at this year’s Hmong Freedom Festival …
Police to Increase Security at Hmong Festival After Threats
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — St. Paul police say they will increase security at the Hmong International Freedom Festival this weekend after apparent threats circulated on social media. Police say they …
