Tag: family
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How to help Miramonte family, orphans following murders
The family of 37-year-old parents Lue Yang and Se Vang, who authorities say were attacked and killed by their 14-year-old son, continue to live with the … Full story: https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/how-to-help-miramonte-family-orphans-following-murders/
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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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‘Lua dua’ – the specialty cake made by Hmong people in Nghe An
As Tet approaches, the Hmong people in Nghe An province begin making “lua dua”. These sticky cakes made by this community are primarily used for family consumption and are also indispensable items in … Full story: https://baonghean.vn/lua-dua-the-specialty-cake-made-by-hmong-people-in-nghe-an-post282525.html
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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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Community mourns slain Minnesota Hmong performer
Family and friends of Tou Ger Xiong gathered to comfort and support one another on Saturday, as Minnesota’s Hmong community continues to wrestle with the news of his overseas slaying. Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/community-mourns-slain-minnesota-hmong-042102490.html
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Friends and family remember a comedian who was taken too soon
MINNEAPOLIS — Hundreds of people packed East Ridge Highschool Gymnasium in Woodbury to remember a prominent Hmong-American and Minnesotan taken too soon. Tou Ger was kidnapped and killed in Colombia … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/friends-and-family-remember-a-comedian-who-was-taken-too-soon/
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Hundreds honor Twin Cities artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong at Woodbury vigil
Family gathered with politicians and fans alike to remember the Hmong American storyteller, who was kidnapped and killed in Colombia earlier in December. Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/12/23/go-hmong-boy-tou-ger-xiong-remembered-in-public-vigil
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Community mourns slain Minnesota Hmong performer
WOODBURY, Minn. (FOX 9) – Family and friends of Tou Ger Xiong gathered to comfort and support one another on Saturday, as Minnesota’s Hmong community continues to wrestle with the news of his overseas … Full story: https://www.fox9.com/news/community-mourns-slain-minnesota-hmong-performer
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Family, friends of St. Paul’s Tou Ger Xiong gather in remembrance
Loved ones of the Hmong-American activist and performer killed recently in Colombia, who gathered Saturday in Woodbury for a memorial, said they’re still reeling from his loss. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/hmong-activist-tou-ger-xiong-st-paul-memorial/600330416/
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Friends and family remember a comedian who was taken too soon
Tou Ger’s family says he used humor and a captivating personality to fight for change and share Hmong culture with everyone. Including at the Great Minnesota Get Together where Tou founded “Hmong Day” … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/friends-and-family-remember-a-comedian-who-was-taken-too-soon/
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‘A force of nature’: Remembering Hmong artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong
Twin Cities Hmong American activist Tou Ger Xiong was kidnapped and killed while visiting Colombia, according to his family. Full story: https://www.abc10.com/article/news/community/race-and-culture/remembering-hmong-artist-and-activist-tou-ger-xiong/103-513352d0-ccd2-43db-9def-37176d0700a2
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Twin Cities artist, activist Tou Ger Xiong kidnapped and killed in Colombia, authorities say
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota family is grieving a terrible loss. They say their loved one was kidnapped and killed while on a trip to Colombia. Tou Ger Xiong, 50, was a well-loved comedian, activist, … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/twin-cities-artist-activist-tou-ger-xiong-killed-in-colombia/
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Minnesotans remember Twin Cities artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong
Tou Ger Xiong was killed Monday after a kidnapping in Colombia. His family says he was in South America on vacation. He’s being remembered as a multifaceted community activist, motivational speaker, … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/12/13/minnesotans-remember-twin-cities-artist-and-activist-tou-ger-xiong
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Minn. Comedian and Activist Was Kidnapped and Killed While in Colombia, Family Says
A Minnesota comedian and activist was kidnapped and killed while on vacation in Colombia, his family says. Tou Ger Xiong, 50, a well-known activist in the Twin Cities Hmong community, was kidnapped in … Full story: https://people.com/tou-ger-xiong-minnesota-comedian-activist-killed-colombia-8415431
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Minneapolis-based Hmong-American activist, Bush Fellow murdered in Columbia
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – The family of a Twin Cities artist and activist says he was kidnapped and killed in Colombia. In a statement, the brother of Tou Ger Xiong, 50, called the loss indescribable. A … Full story: https://kfgo.com/2023/12/13/minneapolis-based-hmong-american-activist-bush-fellow-murdered-in-columbia/
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US Comic in Colombia, Kidnapped After Date Night in Medellin, Found Dead With Stab Wounds
American comedian Tou Ger Xiong murdered in Colombia; rising kidnappings raise concerns. Family seeks justice for the tragic loss … Full story: https://www.news18.com/world/us-comic-in-colombia-kidnapped-after-date-night-in-medellin-found-dead-with-stab-wounds-8702371.html