Tag: business
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Minnesota State Fair food review: From Hmong corndogs to cheese curd lumpia
Sahan Journal staff ate their way through the best new ethnic foods at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, which starts today. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/minnesota-state-fair-new-foods-reviews-2026/
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At Billy’s Hmong Shop, handsewn garments help keep Hmong funeral tradition alive
Billy Vang owns Billy’s Hmong Shop in the Maplewood Mall, specializing in traditional Hmong funeral garments and supplies. Vang is partnering with North Memorial Health to provide the garments for … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/maplewood-mall-minnesota-billys-hmong-funeral-garments/
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Sheboygan’s top business news in March included new pizza shop opening
Top business news in March included Eaton’s Fresh Pizza opening in Sheboygan, Johnsonville releasing a Dr Pepper-inspired sausage and more. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/food-and-drink/beverages/sheboygan-s-top-business-news-in-march-included-new-pizza-shop-opening/ar-AA1ZU6WX
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Who pays the price? The fight to save Minnesota’s communities of color
The total damage to Minneapolis was pegged at more than $203 million. Across the Twin Cities metro, an independent economic analysis estimated $106 million in lost wages — borne most heavily by … Full story: https://www.insightnews.com/business/who-pays-the-price-the-fight-to-save-minnesotas-communities-of-color/article_fa3f3527-ad12-4bbb-b267-ff53663c90d2.html
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What others can learn from how Minnesota helped its most vulnerable residents during the ICE surge
The surge of federal immigration agents in Minnesota over the past few months left many people not only traumatized but financially hard up. Full story: https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/24/business/minnesota-ice-surge-mutual-aid
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7 Minority-Owned Minnesota Restaurants Who Need Your Business
Going out to eat in Minnesota is a global culinary experience that should be celebrated. Despite recent events, many restaurants remain open for business and ready to serve customers a memorable meal. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/food-and-drink/world-cuisines/7-minority-owned-minnesota-restaurants-who-need-your-business/ar-AA1WUYuT
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Hmong’s Golden Eggrolls relocating from La Crosse to Onalaska
Hmong’s Golden Eggrolls Restaurant will close its State Street location in La Crosse on February 14 and relocate to Onalaska, where the family-owned business will operate … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/lifestyle/food-and-recipes/hmongs-golden-eggrolls-relocating-from-la-crosse-to-onalaska/article_a46fd08c-3d1f-455b-bd5a-76222de98d98.html
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Unicorn Riot Releases New Trove of Videos From Largest Arrest in MN History
Plus celebrating the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, SNAP pause hurts residents and grocers, and a good guide for Twin Cities business travelers in today’s Flyover news roundup. Full story: https://racketmn.com/unicorn-riot-releases-new-trove-of-videos-from-largest-arrest-in-mn-history
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‘Labor of love’: Hmong couple turns flower, vegetable farm into a refuge for visitors
Yia Lee and Chong Ge Vang opened Rainbow Garden Farm in Harris, Minnesota, to the public after the pandemic to offer a refuge for citydwellers. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/rainbow-garden-farm-hmong-owned-harris-minnesota/
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Cuts to SNAP benefits have ripple effect on Minnesota’s immigrant farmers
For some farmers who sell at Twin Cities farmers markets, cuts to SNAP benefits will force them to rethink their business model and the ethnic produce they were offering. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/federal-snap-cuts-impact-minnesota-immigrant-farmers/
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Dunn EDC Awarded $250K to Disperse to Area Small Businesses
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) recently announced over $1.5 million in Small Business Development Grants (SBDG) were awarded to 10 regional economic development organizations, … Full story: https://volumeone.org/sites/menomonie/articles/2025/08/01/368488-dunn-county-edc-awarded-250k-to-disperse-to-area-small-medium-businesses
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Dunn Economic Development announces new small business development grant to boost local economy
Following Tuesday’s announcement by Governor Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), Dunn Economic Development is proud to announce the launch of the Dunn County Small … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Lito’s Burritos to open at former Union Hmong Kitchen space
Miguel Hernandez has run Lito’s Burritos out of his parents’ restaurant since April 2023. He finally landed his own spot — with help from a Business Journal article. Full story: https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2025/07/10/litos-burritos-lake-st-union-hmong-kitchen.html
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After Last Week’s Big Win, Gingrich Shares What Trump Does Next
After President Donald Trump’s major victory last week, Newt Gingrich appeared on Fox Business Monday to assess what the administration does next. Trump signed the “Big, Beautiful Bill” into law … Full story: https://www.aol.com/last-week-big-win-gingrich-232558779.html
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Minnesota holds first lotteries for cannabis business licenses, nearly two years after legalization
Applicants selected will not immediately receive a full license, but can move forward with the work of setting up their businesses. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-holds-first-lotteries-for-cannabis-business-licenses-nearly-two-years-after-legalization/601367113
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Heritage and hustle drive Green Bay-area Hmong businesses built out of 50 years in America
These Green Bay-area Hmong business owners were born between two worlds. Their entrepreneurial spirit was built from both. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6835e75fb27d41f89e12280b1cb7018f&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.greenbaypressgazette.com%2fstory%2fnews%2flocal%2f2025%2f05%2f27%2fgreen-bay-area-hmong-business-owners-talk-about-drive-to-go-out-on-own%2f83498422007%2f&c=16810722940867259070&mkt=en-us
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Green Bay declares this week as Hmong Business Week
The week coincides with the 50th anniversary of the resettlement of Hmong people in the U.S. after the Vietnam War. Full story: https://www.wbay.com/2025/05/12/green-bay-declares-this-week-hmong-business-week/
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Brown County celebrates Hmong Business Week
Hmong Business Week coincides with the 50th anniversary of Hmong soldiers escaping Laos. How you can support local … Full story: https://www.wbay.com/2025/05/12/brown-county-celebrates-hmong-business-week/