Tag: city
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Xp Lee announces campaign for House District 34B
Former Brooklyn Park City Council Member Xp Lee has announced his intention to run for the Minnesota House of Representatives, District 34B. The vacancy was caused by the fatal shooting … Full story: https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_post/free/xp-lee-announces-campaign-for-house-district-34b/article_a03872e4-2806-4e45-96c1-c8c93d1dd9a8.html
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New foods at this year’s Minnesota State Fair: lumpia, Somali street fries, Jamaican oxtail
The new ethnic food vendors at the 2025 Minnesota State Fair are Lumpia City, Hoyo Sambusa, and Midtown Global Market’s Oasis Grill and Irie Jamaican. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/minnesota-state-fair-new-foods-vendors-2025/
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Hmong, Laos military veterans honored
Hmong and Laos military veterans of the War in Southeast Asia were honored during a program held at City Park on Saturday. In the 1960s and 7’0s the United State’s CIA recruited around 30,000 Hmong in … Full story: https://www.marshallindependent.com/news/local-news/2025/07/hong-laos-military-veterans-honored/
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What Is Great Hmong Food? These Twin City Chefs Have the Answer.
Yia Vang and Diane Moua have created a moment for the emergence of a cuisine virtually unknown outside its own immigrant community. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=685d745facec421d82a74c603fe94bf2&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nytimes.com%2f2025%2f06%2f26%2fdining%2fhmong-minnesota-food.html&c=15972540078640380331&mkt=en-us
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Salem City Council to hold discussion on downtown safety in July: What to know
Salem City Council approved the city’s Fiscal Year 2026 the budget and talked about downtown safety and the city’s contracts with Avelo Airlines. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/salem-city-council-hold-discussion-205035217.html
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Public invited to event honoring Hmong and Lao Veterans
A gathering in observance of the service of Hmong and Lao Veterans of the war in Southeast Asia will be held on Saturday, June 28 from 1:30 – 4 p.m. at the Walnut Grove City Park. Full story: https://www.redwoodfallsgazette.com/public-invited-to-event-honoring-hmong-and-lao-veterans/
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Making Wisconsin: A speedy review of 300 years of Milwaukee’s immigration history
Waves of immigration to Milwaukee have made our home a multicultural and vibrant city. But it hasn’t always been a warm welcome. Here’s a rundown of immigration to Milwaukee and Wisconsin. Full story: https://www.wuwm.com/race-ethnicity/2025-05-12/making-wisconsin-a-speedy-review-of-300-years-of-milwaukees-immigration-history
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An Eater’s Guide to the Twin Cities
The Mill City or the Saintly City — which to choose? (St. Paul’s original name was actually “Pig’s Eye” — monikers have vastly improved.) … Full story: https://twincities.eater.com/23188607/minneapolis-st-paul-best-restaurants-bars-dining-guide-twin-cities
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Suni Lee Shares Her Journey to Conquering Fear at Apex for Youth
Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee was honored at last night’s Apex for Youth Inspiration Awards Gala at Cipriani South Street in New York City, where she gave powerful advice on finding courage. The … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Brandon Vang sworn in for Fresno City Council District 5
Fresno’s newest city council member was sworn in today.Brandon Vang now represents District 5, which includes southeast Fresno.I will well and faithfully discha … Full story: https://kmph.com/news/local/brandon-vang-sworn-in-for-fresno-city-council-district-5
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Brandon Vang sworn-in to Fresno City Council
After months, there is no longer an empty seat on the Fresno City Council, as Brandon Vang was sworn into his District 5 seat. Full story: https://abc30.com/post/brandon-vang-sworn-fresno-city-council/16154315/
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Fresno, the city of immigrants and diversity, welcomes Hmong City Council member | Opinion
Brandon Vang, who reflected on his family’s support in his first comments as a Fresno City Council member, was sworn in on Thursday. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/fresno-city-immigrants-diversity-welcomes-214900636.html
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‘Independent’ Vang Starts Work as New Fresno Councilmember. Cancels Tavlian Contract.
Vang took his place on the dais representing southeast Fresno, bringing the city council to full strength on Thursday. The city council unanimously accepted the March 18 special e … Full story: https://gvwire.com/2025/04/10/independent-vang-starts-work-as-new-fresno-councilmember-cancels-tavlian-contract/
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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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Diane Moua grew up on a Junction City farm. Now she’s a James Beard award nominee (again)
Diane Moua grew up on a farm in Junction City. Now, the owner of Diane’s Place in Minneapolis has been nominated for a James Beard award. Full story: https://www.stevenspointjournal.com/story/news/local/2025/04/02/central-wisconsin-native-diane-moua-up-for-2025-james-beard-award/82781821007/
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ODOT analyst, corrections officer and family lawyer vie for Salem City Council seat
Three people are running to fill the Ward 6 Salem City Council seat left vacant by Mayor Julie Hoy. Here are the candidates. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/odot-analyst-corrections-officer-family-110159485.html