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North Hennepin Community College hosting International Women’s Day celebration
North Hennepin Community College and the city of Brooklyn Park are partnering to host the fourth annual International Women’s Day celebration March 18 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. in Helling … Full story: https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_post/free/north-hennepin-community-college-hosting-international-women-s-day-celebration/article_624788ec-c753-466e-8005-ccdeb1575917.html
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Wausau council rejects bid to delay lead outreach contracts over RFP timeline concerns
The Wausau City Council on Tuesday overwhelmingly voted to approve contracts with two nonprofit organizations to provide bilingual outreach under a federal lead hazard reduction grant, rejecting an … Full story: https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2026/02/25/wausau-council-rejects-bid-to-delay-lead-outreach-contracts-over-rfp-timeline-concerns/
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St. Paul City Council rejects grant extension for Lockheed Martin subsidiary
Swayed by public outcry, the St. Paul City Council recently voted to decline to extend the terms of a state grant awarded to a three-year-old microelectronics subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, the … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/st-paul-city-council-rejects-180600011.html
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Hot Hmong Spot Diane’s Place Plots Bigger Digs in NE Minneapolis
Diane’s Place, the Hmong-American restaurant from chef Diane Moua in northeast Minneapolis, has quietly taken the first official step toward getting a little more elbow room. Recent city filings show … Full story: https://hoodline.com/2026/02/hot-hmong-spot-diane-s-place-plots-bigger-digs-in-ne-minneapolis/
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What if this all went away?
Sacramento’s arts organizations are struggling to survive the pandemic, but with the help of community support, they are continuing to provide valuable cultural programming to the city. Full story: https://sacobserver.com/2026/02/what-if-this-all-went-away/
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A month of learning, advocacy, frustration for St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her
St. Paul’s first refugee mayor now presides over a city where ICE agents have gone door to door looking for immigrants, including members of her own ethnic group. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/02/08/a-month-of-learning-advocacy-frustration-for-st-paul-mayor-kaohly-her/
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Ha Giang Aya Lodge Officially Opens, Reflecting a New Direction for Sustainable Tourism in Northern Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY, HO CHI MINH, VIETNAM, January 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — In January 2026, Ha Giang Aya Lodge by … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6975007059f442cdb5f9fbd6c6809493&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.desmoinesregister.com%2fpress-release%2fstory%2f24336%2fha-giang-aya-lodge-officially-opens-reflecting-a-new-direction-for-sustainable-tourism-in-northern-vietnam%2f&c=5923945197197344775&mkt=en-us
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‘St Paul has been under siege’: mayor confronts ICE as federal raids roil Twin Cities
Tags: city, Her, home, ICE, immigrant, Kaohly Her, mayor, Minneapolis, news, protests, story, Twin CitiesMinneapolis protests have transfixed the US, but Kaohly Her’s city, home to a large immigrant population, has been targeted by ICE for half a year … Full story: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/jan/24/saint-paul-mayor-kaohly-her-ice-raids
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St. Paul mayor says city’s Hmong community “afraid to leave their homes” due to ICE
Tags: American, city, community, Her, Hmong, Hmong American, ICE, immigration, Kaohly Her, mayor, news, St. Paul, storySt. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, a Hmong American who represents the city with the largest concentration of Hmong in the U.S., says fear of immigration enforcement has driven naturalized U.S. citizens to … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/st-paul-mayor-says-citys-021252077.html
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Thursday’s scores
City United 50 Buffalo 76, Eden Prairie 60 Clearbrook-Gonvick 66, Roseau 62 Dawson-Boyd 92, Canby 44 Ely 103, Stella Maris Academy 30 Grand Meadow 76, Le Roy-Ostrander 46 Hmong Academy 69, The … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/basketball/thursday-s-scores/ar-AA1TRgrb
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Kaohly Her takes the helm in Minnesota’s Capital City
Kaohly Her was sworn in on January 2, 2026, as the 56th Mayor of Saint Paul, marking several groundbreaking firsts for the city and the region. Her inauguration represents a … Full story: https://www.insightnews.com/news/kaohly-her-takes-the-helm-in-minnesota-s-capital-city/article_5e895c39-a0d5-43bf-a9b3-de5010558196.html
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Takeaways: Mayor Kaohly Her’s agenda for St. Paul
The new mayor outlined priorities, from city budget fixes to pushback against immigration enforcement, in her inaugural address. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6958a82e4f6f4d28a7b57872d71828fc&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fkaohly-her-st-paul-mayor-agenda%2f601556409&c=3828703367623782973&mkt=en-us
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What Kaohly Her said after officially becoming St. Paul’s mayor
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her took the oath of office on Friday to become the city’s 56th leader. She is the first woman and first person of Hmong heritage to have that job. WCCO’s Caroline Cummings has … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/kaohly-her-said-officially-becoming-232819881.html
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Kaohly Her is sworn in as Saint Paul’s first female mayor
She addressed a vibrant crowd at St. Catherine University, with a steely resolve to tackle modern challenges, attributing much of her success to her immigrant parents’ as the city faces an uptick in … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/kaohly-her-is-sworn-in-as-saint-paul-s-first-female-mayor/ar-AA1TtHFA
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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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Kaohly Her shares her priorities for St. Paul ahead of inauguration on Friday
Kaholy Her will be sworn in as mayor of Minnesota’s capital city on Friday, officially kicking off her three-year term. Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/kaohly-her-priorities-st-paul-inauguration/
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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/