Tag: ceremony
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Sheboygan Hmong memorial’s final public ceremony somber and celebratory
This year’s public dedication at the Lao, Hmong and American Veterans Memorial was the last due to dwindling numbers of Hmong veterans in Sheboygan. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/sheboygan-hmong-memorial-final-public-100215414.html
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Sheboygan Hmong memorial’s final public ceremony somber and celebratory
This year’s public dedication at the Lao, Hmong and American Veterans Memorial was the last due to dwindling numbers of Hmong veterans in. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/sheboygan-hmong-memorial-final-public-100215414.html
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These students lived through the ICE invasion. What happens to their fear after graduation?
I spoke at their graduation ceremony last week. And I wondered what scars from Operation Metro Surge will follow them into their future, Ka Vang writes. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a224fad1e9e47fe86b61f869aa87a7c&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fminneapolis-ice-surge-student-trauma-absenteeism%2f601852711&c=5122860857485638167&mkt=en-us
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Kaohly Her sworn in as mayor of St. Paul
The former Minnesota representative pledged to fight for fellow immigrants and honored Melissa Hortman during a Friday ceremony. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6958a82e4f6f4d28a7b57872d71828fc&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-news%2fkaohly-her-sworn-in-as-mayor-of-st-paul&c=14382532017933456473&mkt=en-us
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Mayor Kaohly Her pledges to ‘always show up’ for St. Paul in inaugural address
Friday’s inauguration launches the first term for Her, who makes history as the capital city’s first Asian American mayor. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6958a82e4f6f4d28a7b57872d71828fc&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fhundreds-celebrate-new-st-paul-mayor-kaohly-her-at-inauguration-ceremony%2f601548810&c=16620742209504189747&mkt=en-us
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Mayor-elect Kaohly Her prepares to take St. Paul’s corner office
Her, the city’s first Hmong mayor and its first female mayor, will be sworn in during an inauguration ceremony Jan. 2 at St. Catherine University. That same day, she’ll attend a private ceremony with … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/12/27/mayor-elect-kaohly-her-prepares-to-take-st-pauls-corner-office/
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Statue of St. Paul Olympian Suni Lee stolen from Phalen Park
The theft of a statue of St. Paul’s gold-medal-winning gymnast Suni Lee wasn’t just a crime — it was infuriating, said the city’s Parks and Rec director. Andy Rodriguez was at the ceremony, which was … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/statue-st-paul-olympian-suni-201900700.html
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US Proxy War Displaced My Family 50 Years Ago. We Still Live in the Wreckage.
When my son was born almost two years ago, we held a small hu plig or “soul- calling” ceremony to welcome his spirit to the world and into our family. The shaman my parents appointed for the ceremony, … Full story: https://truthout.org/articles/us-proxy-war-displaced-my-family-50-years-ago-we-still-live-in-the-wreckage/
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Looking to commemorate Memorial Day in Oshkosh? Here’s a list of things to do.
The VFW band marches toward the Memorial Day ceremony at Riverside Cemetery in Oshkosh in this 2017 file photo. Coordinated by the Disabled American Veterans Post 17, the day begins with the “Reading … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/looking-commemorate-memorial-day-oshkosh-100203628.html
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Reflecting on the Hmong Experience 50 Years After the Secret War on Laos
When my son was born almost two years ago, we held a small hu plig or “soul- calling” ceremony to welcome his spirit to the world and into our family. The shaman my parents appointed for the ceremony … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Kao Kalia Yang makes history at Minnesota Book Awards
Kao Kalia Yang, a Hmong-American writer who lives in St. Paul, made Minnesota Book Award history Tuesday when she won awards in three categories at the 2025 Minnesota Book Awards ceremony at the … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/04/23/kao-kalia-yang-minnesota-book-awards/
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From a refugee camp to City Hall, Fresno’s newest councilmember takes the reins after emotional ceremony
This story was originally published by Fresnoland, a nonprofit news organization. In a tearful speech after taking his oath of office Thursday, Brandon Vang thanked the people who came before him. Th … Full story: https://thebusinessjournal.com/from-a-refugee-camp-to-city-hall-fresnos-newest-councilmember-takes-the-reins-after-emotional-ceremony/
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Cosmic connections: Twin Cities artists bring Hmong pop, sound bowls, blues to The Cedar stage
Tags: arts, ceremony, culture, fire, Hmong, love, music, performance, performances, singer, story, Twin CitiesRounding out Friday’s lineup is A.P. Looze, whose performance will explore love as a guiding force. Saturday’s Cedar Commissions features performances by blues singer John Jamison II, experimental … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/twin-cities-things-to-do-cedar-music-fire-ceremony-hmong-photos/
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A Night of Recognition and Ceremony in the City
Standing-Room Only audience filled the Flynn Center to honor and recognize CCPD individual and canine along with Service Before Self recipient. Crescent City Police Chief Richard Griffin beamed with p … Full story: https://www.triplicate.com/news/a-night-of-recognition-and-ceremony-in-the-city/article_19d10998-b74d-11ef-8ca7-fbf11efe76f9.html
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Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff visits Wisconsin
Emhoff visited the Hmong Wausau Festival on Saturday, participating in a ceremony before addressing the crowd about this election. Full story: https://kyma.com/decision-2024/2024/07/28/second-gentleman-doug-emhoff-visits-wisconsin/
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Hmong senator en route to Paris to support Suni Lee, helped bring gymnastics trials to Minnesota
About two dozen Minnesotans — including gold medalist and St. Paul native Suni Lee will attend the unconventional and unprecedented Opening Ceremony of the Summer Games in Paris. Sen. Foung Hawj, … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/07/26/hmong-senator-olympics-paris-suni-lee-gymnastics-trials-minnesota
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Neillsville holds ceremony in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day
The Highground Veterans Memorial Park in Neillsville is a space that honors veterans year-round including on Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2024/05/15/neillsville-holds-ceremony-honor-hmong-lao-veterans-day/