Tag: family
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4 sentenced in death of Tou Ger Xiong, family says
No benefits — meaning they must serve the full term.” Tou Ger was a comedian, social justice activist and was helping to elect the first Hmong American legislator in the country. RELATED: ‘Social … Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/4-sentenced-in-death-of-tou-ger-xiong-family-says/
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Tou Ger Xiong’s killers sentenced in murder, family says
The family of the late Hmong-American comedian and performer Tou Ger Xiong says the four people convicted in his killing have been sentenced. Full story: https://www.fox9.com/news/tou-ger-xiongs-killers-sentenced-murder-family-says
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Vinai is one of Time magazine’s ‘World’s Greatest Places’ for 2025
It’s the latest accolade for Vinai, chef Yia Vang’s ode to his family’s Hmong cooking, and a boon to artist Thomas Dambo’s sprawling exhibit. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/vinai-restaurant-minneapolis-time-magazine-worlds-greatest-places-2025/601235145
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Refugees in Eau Claire: A history at risk
The Moua family arrived at the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, then known as the Eau Claire Airport, in the cold April of 1976. It was one year after the end of The Secret War that forced them to … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=67ce699fb4f842d78125ee40dffd0e34&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.spectatornews.com%2fcampus-news%2f2025%2f03%2frefugees-in-eau-claire-a-history-at-risk%2f&c=6297497355551333889&mkt=en-us
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My Take: Growing up Hmong
Growing up Hmong: A family’s story of survival. Hmong people are an ethnic group that originated in China and have spread across the globe. Many came to the U.S. after the Vietnam War. Full story: https://www.pbs.org/video/my-take-growing-up-hmong-a9zgoy/
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New year, new inclusive traditions
On this MLK Jr. Day, let’s make a commitment to love by building new family traditions that reflect equity, diversity and inclusion. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/vang-new-year-new-inclusive-traditions/601208203
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New Year’s baby born at St. Paul hospital where his parents, other family members work
The first New Year’s baby at United Hospital was born to a couple who not only work at the hospital but who have three family members who also work there, hospital officials said. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/01/06/united-hospital-new-years-baby-st-paul/
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U.S. Marshals Museum receives NEA Big Read grant; programs to center on Hmong community experience
The grant will be used, beginning in March, to present a series of programs and events centered around this year’s selected book, “The Latehomecomer: A Hmong Family Memoir,” chronicling the story … Full story: https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2025/jan/05/us-marshals-museum-receives-nea-big-read-grant/
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Celebrate Hmong New Year with a feast, song and dance
The local Hmong community gets a double dip on holiday festivities this week, with the arrival of Thanksgiving and Hmong New Year. From Nov. 27-29, the Hmong Family Foundation will host a Hmong New … Full story: https://mndaily.com/247052/arts-entertainment/celebrate-hmong-new-year-feast-song-and-dance/
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Photos and video: Ancestry, accomplishment at Hmong New Year
Hundreds gathered at First United Methodist Church in Duluth for a day filled with food, family, friends and fun. Full story: https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/news/local/photos-and-video-ancestry-accomplishment-at-hmong-new-year
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