Tag: American
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Ramsey County investigating ICE arrest of Hmong American man as a possible kidnapping
Federal agents forcibly removed ChongLy “Scott” Thao from his St. Paul home as he wore only boxers, a blanket and a pair of Crocs. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ramsey-county-investigating-ice-arrest-184139858.html
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Minnesota authorities investigate arrest by ICE of a Hmong American man as a possible kidnapping
A Minnesota county is investigating the arrest by federal officers of a Hmong American man as a potential case of kidnapping, burglary and false imprisonment. Full story: https://apnews.com/article/minnesota-immigration-enforcement-crackdown-690091eeef2eb7f2bca1d8545bba9e83
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Legal battle over Cannon Falls veterans memorial returns to court
At the center of the dispute is an 89-acre site along Goodhue County Road 14, where the American Veterans Memorial Park (AVMP) has been planned. Full story: https://www.kttc.com/2026/04/13/legal-battle-over-cannon-falls-veterans-memorial-returns-court/
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Wisconsin memorial seeks donations as it adds new names honoring Lao, Hmong and US Secret War veterans
The Lao, Hmong and American Veterans Memorial is seeking public donations as it prepares to dedicate 10 new picture panels and engrave eight additional names this year. The panels are part of an … Full story: https://ca.news.yahoo.com/wisconsin-memorial-seeks-donations-adds-145912005.html
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Luther College hosts events to highlight identities and experiences of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
In April, Luther College celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month with lectures and events. Full story: https://www.luther.edu/news/asian-american-and-pacific-islander-month-2026
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Cream cheese wontons are pure Minnesota, and chefs can’t stop reinventing them
Deep-frying cheese is about as American as it gets. Across the Midwest, that usually means fried cheese curds. In Minnesota, it means cream cheese wontons. The dish is simple: Garlic-seasoned cream … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/cream-cheese-wontons-are-pure-minnesota-and-chefs-can-t-stop-reinventing-them/ar-AA200JJ4
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Photos | Eureka High’s Multicultural Night draws a crowd
This Sunday, Eureka High School’s Asian American and Pacific Islander club hosted the school’s 4th Annual Multicultural Night. Full story: https://www.times-standard.com/2026/03/31/photos-eureka-highs-multicultural-night-draws-a-crowd/
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Photos | Eureka High’s multicultural night draws a crowd
This Sunday, Eureka High School’s Asian American and Pacific Islander club hosted the school’s 4th Annual Multicultural Night. The event drew students, parents and community members to the Jay Willard … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/photos-eureka-highs-multicultural-night-draws-a-crowd/ar-AA1ZRzMw
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HMong Futures: The Future of Us at Gremlin Theatre
The Future of Us is an intergenerational story asking what it takes for a family to move from surviving to thriving. Anchoring the play are three HMong American women, and through their everyday lives … Full story: https://www.broadwayworld.com/minneapolis/regional/HMong-FuturesThe-Future-of-Us-4365759
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Educational report highlights needs and progress in Southeast Asian American educational journey
In the 1970s, refugees began arriving from Southeast Asia and and fleeing to the United States from the Khmer Rouge genocide in Cambodia. Full story: https://nwasianweekly.com/2026/03/educational-report-highlights-needs-and-progress-in-southeast-asian-american-educational-journey/
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Vietnamese folklore meets Midwestern landscapes in playful University of Minnesota show
Afrofuturist dance at the Walker, new Black-owned studios in Rondo; and two shows trace the Hmong and Vietnamese American experience. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/twin-cities-things-to-do-walker-dance-rondo-exchange-hmong-vietnamese-art/
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365 Amplified: Four generations, one million dollars
Rob and Omar preview the sixth annual Most Influential Native American Leaders list, then discuss Hydrate IV Bar, a new hydration therapy franchise opening in Madison. St. Paul Mayor Mee Moua visits M … Full story: https://madison365.com/365-amplified-four-generations-one-million-dollars/
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Thai American oncologist wins $25K for refugee families
By Anni Nagaiah, AsAmNews Intern Dr. Ruetima Titapiwatanakun, a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/public-safety-and-emergencies/general/thai-american-oncologist-wins-25k-for-refugee-families/ar-AA1YW5SY
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How Women Built Networks of Support for Economic Independence
Through oral histories, ‘We Do Declare’ highlights women who created networks of economic support and opened pathways to opportunity and financial independence. Full story: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/blogs/smithsonian-american-womens-history-museum/2026/03/16/we-do-declare-create-new-networks-of-economic-support/
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Hmong American Peace Academy received national recognition for exceptional performance. How did it do it?
Tags: American, heritage, Hmong, Hmong American, Milwaukee, national, peace, performance, school, storyThe Milwaukee school prioritizes addressing chronic absenteeism rates and teacher retention, and it uses a curriculum rooted in Hmong cultural values and heritage. Full story: https://wisconsinwatch.org/2026/03/milwaukee-hmong-american-peace-academy-school-national-recognition/
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Hmong American Peace Academy received national recognition for exceptional performance. How did they do it?
The school prioritizes addressing chronic absenteeism rates and teacher retention, and uses a curriculum rooted in Hmong cultural values and heritage. Full story: https://milwaukeenns.org/2026/03/09/hmong-american-peace-academy-received-national-recognition-for-exceptional-performance-how-did-they-do-it/
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Minnesota Advocate Casely Vang Prepares for Miss International Queen USA 2026
Casely Vang is a Hmong American transgender woman born in Montana and raised in Winona, Minn. She is the youngest of 10 siblings. Growing up, Vang developed … Full story: https://lavendermagazine.com/featured-home-page/minnesota-advocate-casely-vang-prepares-for-miss-international-queen-usa-2026/