Tag: city
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All-female city council marks a ‘turning point’ for a Twin City
St. Paul, Minn., is believed to be among the largest cities in the country to have the distinction of having an all-female City Council. Full story: https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/all-female-city-council-marks-a-turning-point-for-a-twin-city/
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‘Change doesn’t happen with the same voices’: All-female St. Paul city council makes history
The council, comprised mostly of women of color and all under 40 years old, was sworn in Tuesday and began the city’s business at its first meeting on Wednesday. Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/change-doesn-t-happen-same-032624018.html
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House fire that killed 4 kids in St. Paul likely caused by unattended candle
A St. Paul North End house fire that’s resulted in the deaths of four children was likely caused by an unattended candle. The update was provided by the city’s fire department on Thursday, with more … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=65a21eb797bf42b989528b20a40d1798&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-news%2fhouse-fire-that-killed-4-kids-in-st-paul-likely-caused-by-unattended-candle&c=17799531597476173995&mkt=en-us
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40 Fun Facts About St. Paul, Minnesota – Surprising Info About the Twin City
Discover 40 fun facts about St. Paul, Minnesota, the capital city with a rich history, stunning architecture, and natural beauty. Full story: https://www.ifallsjournal.com/fun-facts-about-st-paul-minnesota/
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All-Female City Council Marks a ‘Turning Point’ for a Twin City
“This is the vision I had when I first started organizing eight years ago,” said Ms. Yang, who was the council’s first Hmong American. “Change doesn’t happen with the same voices at the table.” St. Full story: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/10/us/st-paul-women-city-council.html
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Milwaukee police officer shot, injured during apparent standoff outside a home
A standoff that left a Milwaukee police officer shot and injured outside a home on the city’s northwest side near Lincoln Park has ended, according to family and police at the scene. Full story: https://www.aol.com/milwaukee-police-officer-shot-injured-175905237.html
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The Sights and Heights of Sa Pa, Vietnam
The allure of Vietnam’s intrigue and rich historical past is undeniable, with Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) leading the way. Full story: https://porthole.com/the-sights-and-heights-of-sa-pa-vietnam/
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Gun violence in Milwaukee trended down in 2023. But there’s still too much of it.
There are longstanding trends in Milwaukee’s gun violence that persisted into 2023. In a city that has suffered from generations of racial segregation, poverty, neglect and easy access to firearms, … Full story: https://www.aol.com/gun-violence-milwaukee-trended-down-110401598.html
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Asylum seekers, like Hmong, could end up migrating to select spots in-country
Stockton is home to the sixth largest Hmong population in the United States. There are 8,000 or so Hmong in the city of 320,000. Full story: https://www.mantecabulletin.com/opinion/local-columns/asylum-seekers-hmong-could-end-migrating-select-spots-country/
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Hmong villagers protest over ‘unlawful’ drug killing
PHETCHABUN: A large group of Hmong villagers on Thursday brought a coffin containing the body of a slain drug suspect on a truck into the compound of the city hall in a protest against his … Full story: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2714583/hmong-villagers-protest-over-unlawful-drug-killing
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Family, community honors Hmong activist, comedian kidnapped and killed in Colombia
Tou Ger Xiong, 50, was kidnapped and killed in Medellín on Dec. 10. Prosecutors say he went to meet a friend in the city, but hours later he called a friend in the U.S. to tell him that he was … Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/family-community-to-honor-activist-comedian-kidnapped-and-killed-in-colombia/
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Outlooks brightened but savings elusive during St. Paul’s guaranteed income project
The St. Paul experiment was the first launched under the auspices of “Mayors for a Guaranteed Income,” a coalition of mayors across the nation. More than 50 city-driven guaranteed income projects have … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2023/12/18/study-outlooks-brightened-but-savings-elusive-during-st-pauls-guaranteed-income-project/
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Green Bay City Council spring election field up to 22 people declaring candidacy
Three incumbents won’t run, so the Green Bay City Council will be different next year. 22 candidates taking steps to appear on April 2 ballot. Full story: https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/12/13/what-to-know-as-22-candidates-emerge-for-green-bay-city-council-seats/71850350007/
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Hmong performer Tou Ger Xiong kidnapped, killed in Colombia
News of his death was carried online Tuesday by the Medellin-based newspaper El Colombiano, which reported that Tou Ger Xiong’s body was recovered from the Corcovada ravine in the city’s Robledo La … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2023/12/12/hmong-comedian-tou-ger-xiong-kidnapped-murdered-in-colombia/
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Christina Thor announces candidacy for alder, looks to become first Hmong American woman on Green Bay City Council
Christina Thor, a working mother, daughter of refugees, labor activist, and executive director for 9to5, has announced her candidacy for Green Bay City Council District 11. Thor also is an appointed m … Full story: https://madison365.com/christina-thor-announces-candidacy-for-alder-looks-to-become-first-hmong-american-woman-on-green-bay-city-council/
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Xcel Energy Center, RiverCentre updates could cost ‘hundreds of millions.’ City officials explain the need.
Remodeling, if not reinventing downtown St. Paul’s Xcel Energy Center and the city’s adjoining RiverCentre convention halls would require the state to find “hundreds of millions” of dollars, a request … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/xcel-energy-center-rivercentre-renovations-192800273.html
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Thousands gather in Minnesota for Hmong New Year celebration
About thirty thousand people converged in Minnesota’s capitol city this weekend, traveling from around the world to attend Minnesota’s 43rd annual Hmong New Year celebration. Read more: https://www.fox9.com/news/thousands-gather-in-minnesota-for-hmong-new-year-celebration
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Sacramento Hmong community celebrates New Year festival with pageants and performances
Tags: celebrate, celebration, city, community, festival, Hmong, New Year, news, performances, SacramentoThousands of Hmong community members gathered at Cal Expo this weekend to celebrate the Sacramento Hmong New Year festival, an annual cultural celebration in the city with the second-largest Hmong … Read more: https://news.yahoo.com/sacramento-hmong-community-celebrates-festival-232851049.html?ref=upstract.com