Tag: city
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This Southeast Asian City Should Be on Your Travel List — Known for Sunset River Cruises, Jungle Hikes, and Bustling Markets
In the ancient city of Luang Prabang, even popular spots feel intimate. Boats cruise the Mekong River — almost all head out around golden hour and cruise through twilight — yet it seems as if you’re … Read Full Article
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Councilors mull replacing Hmong monument
Crescent City has amended its budget for this year by adopting a resolution on how to allocate over $20,000 to be utilized specifically for maintenance of the Point of Honor, at the S curve. The Del … Read Full Article
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Hmong Day Downtown
Hmong Day Downtown will be held Tuesday, May 30, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Top of State Street. Madison’s Central BID presents this “Summer in YOUR City” free event. As we celebrate Asian American and … Read Full Article
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Minneapolis reaches $700K settlement with family detained after 2019 police shooting
Chiasher Vue’s children said they were locked in squad cars and held at City Hall for hours after he was shot and killed by police. Read Full Article
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‘Fun, magical, family environment’ | Southeast Asian cuisine served daily at Stockton city park
For more than three decades, the Hmong community who have immigrated from Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and other areas have gathered off North El Dorado Street to cook up family recipes – recipes that were … Read Full Article
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‘Fun, magical, family environment’ | Southeast Asian cuisine served daily at Stockton city park
For more than three decades, the Hmong who have immigrated from Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and other areas have gathered off North El Dorado Street to cook up family recipes – recipes that were brought … Read Full Article
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Six proclamations presented at Sun Prairie City Council meeting
Sun Prairie Mayor Paul Esser presented six proclamations recognizing a variety of causes during the April 18 Sun Prairie City Council meeting. Read Full Article
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Mayor Sheng Thao is First Hmong to lead Major U.S. City | Sacramento Kings Playoff Bound!
Today on Insight, we’re looking at Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao being the first Hmong to lead a major U.S. city, we chat with Visit Sacramento, and the Sacramento Kings are playoff bound. Read Full Article
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NYC woman jailed for anti-Asian attack now arrested for same-day murder, arson
A woman who shoved and hurled racial slurs at an Asian man on a New York City subway in 2021 has been arrested once again on Friday, this time for a murder and an arson that occurred on the same day. Read Full Article
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Candidates vie for DFL endorsements for seven seats on the St. Paul City Council
The “Choose Suz for Ward 1!” campaign had company as three other St. Paul City Council candidates roamed the halls promoting their competing platforms to voters, classroom by classroom. The St. Paul … Read Full Article
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This young Hmong business owner opens Sheboygan’s new bubble tea shop March 18. What to know about Bestea and its menu.
Owner Lina Yang, 24, says she’s looking forward to bringing authentic bubble tea to the city and creating a space for people to build relationships. Read Full Article
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Oakland, Calif., mayor on breaking barriers in the Hmong community
Oakland, Calif. Mayor Sheng Thao, the daughter of refugees, is the first Hmong American to lead a major U.S. city. Thao discusses issues facing her city, her groundbreaking election and the legacy … Read Full Article
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Boy, 13, accused of stabbing sister multiple times in Queens home for ‘bothering’ him
A 13-year-old boy in Queens, New York City, has been charged with felony assault after allegedly stabbing his 14-year-old sister multiple times over the weekend. Rupiah Begum, the siblings’ mother, … Read Full Article
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Reforms urged after latest St. Paul police killing
Neighbors and activists who met at St. Paul’s East Side Freedom Library Friday evening were sad, angry and scared as they called for city and police leaders to stick to promised reforms, such as more … Read Full Article
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Family members of man shot by St. Paul police flock to city to ask for justice
Yang Mee Lee prays for justice for her brother Yia Xiong as her niece Mai Tong Xiong listens Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, during a press conference at the Hmong 18 Council office in St. Paul. Yia Xiong … Read Full Article
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Family members of man shot by St. Paul police flock to city from around country to ask for justice
More than 20 relatives of Yia Xiong, some traveling from as far away as Georgia and Michigan, gathered at the Hmong 18 Council headquarters in St. Paul on Saturday to mourn his death and ask for … Read Full Article
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New city program aims to break language barriers through relationships
The primary goal of the Bilingual Community Connector Program is to build more trust between residents and city government through community engagement and accessibility to services. Read Full Article…