Yia Xiong’s daughter sues St. Paul police over fatal shooting, says officers ‘deliberately ignored’ policy reforms
Lawsuit filed against St. Paul police officers in Yia Xiong’s death
In an exclusive interview, the lawyers representing the family of Yia Xiong told 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS they think there’s clear negligence on the civil level.
Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/lawsuit-filed-against-st-paul-police-officers-in-yia-xiongs-death/
Yia Xiong shooting: Family files wrongful death lawsuit
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the City of St. Paul for a fatal police shooting in Feb. 2023.
Full story: https://www.fox9.com/news/family-files-wrongful-death-lawsuit-for-man-killed-by-st-paul-police
Daughter sues St. Paul, two officers in Yia Xiong’s killing
The lawsuit accuses the two officers and the city of negligence in the death of the Hmong immigrant and war veteran.
Full story: https://www.startribune.com/daughter-sues-st-paul-two-officers-in-yia-xiongs-killing/600361451/
TaikoArts Midwest, Minnesota Latino Museum among culture groups eyeing new homes in St. Paul
A number of St. Paul-based arts and cultural institutions are seeking both private philanthropic donations and public dollars to open new public-facing centers.
Hmong doctors and nurses host first of its kind free Hmong Health Fair in St. Paul
The fair will feature free health tests, informational booths, and networking opportunities for aspiring medical professionals.
Pirates volleyball tops PSA in first win of season
Brooklyn Park’s Prairie Seeds Academy and Park Center High School met last week in a boys volleyball game. Park Center won the April 12 game 3-1, as both teams kicked …
Inside Diane’s Place, a Landmark New Restaurant for Hmong American Cuisine
At Diane Moua’s Minneapolis restaurant, the Beard-nominated pastry chef delves into the savory world …
Empowering local Asian American churches
Joseph Young has done just that. Young is senior pastor of 600-member First Hmong Baptist Church in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, which primarily serves Hmong people from Southeast Asia. After attending the …
Full story: https://www.bethel.edu/news/articles/2024/april/empowering-asian-churches
A sneak peek of Diane’s Place, now open in Northeast Minneapolis
Diane Moua earned a reputation as a pastry chef at Minneapolis’ top restaurants, but the menu at her new bistro leans into savory, Hmong-inspired dishes.
Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/04/08/diane-moua-bistro-ne-mpls-dianes-place/
A sneak peek of Diane’s Place, now open in Northeast Minneapolis
Diane’s Place, a new bistro from pastry chef extraordinaire Diane Moua, opened on April 6 in the Food Building in Northeast Minneapolis — and we got a sneak peek at the restaurant and attached event …
Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/sneak-peek-diane-place-now-201800575.html
‘10,000 Dreams’ at Northrop seeks to celebrate Asian choreography and end stereotypes
“10,000 Dreams: A Celebration of Asian Choreography” comes to Northrop this week for two performances featuring three ballet companies — the Washington Ballet, BalletMet and Oakland Ballet Company. A …
Diane’s Place, a new Minneapolis restaurant, opens Saturday
Diane Moua, a nationally-recognized Minnesota pastry chef with five James Beard Award nominations, is debuting her first restaurant Saturday. Diane’s Place, in northeast Minneapolis ‘ Food Building, …
Full story: https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/dianes-place-a-new-minneapolis-restaurant-opens-saturday
Acclaimed chef Diane Moua finds her place with Hmong American restaurant
James Beard-nominated chef Diane Moua is opening her first restaurant. Diane’s Place in northeast Minneapolis opens to the public Saturday, April 6.
Activists call for action after no charges filed in fatal police shooting of Yia Xiong
Community members say having a Hmong-speaking responder could have saved Yia Xiong’s life. Family members say the man who was shot and killed by St. Paul police last year was partially deaf, couldn’t …
An Eater’s Guide to the Twin Cities
This is a guide for navigating the Cities’ vibrant, ever-evolving food scene. Welcome to the Land of Many Lakes The Mill City or the Saintly City — which to choose? (St. Paul’s original …
Full story: https://www.msn.com/
St. Paul Council members call for changes to police practices after no charges in fatal shooting
Three St. Paul City Council members are calling for changes to police practices two days after prosecutors said a St. Paul officer’s fatal shooting of a 65-year-old man last year was legally justified …
Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/03/22/st-paul-city-council-members-response-yia-xiong-shooting-no-charges/
Minnesota officer who fatally shot 65-year-old man armed with a knife will not be charged
A Minnesota police officer will not be charged for fatally shooting a 65-year- old man who was armed with a knife …
