Tag: fire
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Ex-St. Paul officer pleads guilty to causing negligent fire at his family’s restaurant
An one-time St. Paul police officer pleaded guilty Monday to causing a negligent fire at the building that housed his and his wife’s restaurant. Prosecutors initially charged Tou Mo Cha, 56, with … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/11/25/checker-board-pizza-fire-st-paul-guilty-plea/
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At Vinai, Open-Fire Cooking Pays Respect to the Hmong People
At Vang’s Minneapolis restaurant Vinai, the open-fire cooking can take the form of the Vinai feast, in which flame-grilled meats and seafood — along with rice, noodles, and vegetables — are laid out … Full story: https://www.eater.com/2024/11/13/24295681/vinai-open-fire-cooking-hmong-chef-yia-vang-minneapolis
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Wausau business owners struggle after fire
WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) — From the outside, Lucky Mai’s Hmong clothing & jewelry store doesn’t look too worse for ware after a fire Wednesday morning. Stepping through the doors, however, is a different … Full story: https://www.waow.com/news/wausau-business-owners-struggle-after-fire/article_ee76616e-569c-11ef-91e5-5b2c14987447.html
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Minnesota restaurant openings & closings for July 2024
Vinai (1300 Northeast 2nd Street, Minneapolis): A highly-anticipated Hmong restaurant from James Beard Award-finalist Chef Yia Vang opens Tuesday, July 30. The menu will emphasize live fire cooking … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=66a4769f7a2d484883485e3359970a3e&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-lifestyle%2fminnesota-restaurant-openings-closings-for-july-2024&c=13700323099633848635&mkt=en-us
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Application period open for wildfire preparedness grants
CFF, which administers and manages the WSPP, has awarded 313 grants to fire departments and community organizations statewide, focusing its efforts in Northern and Central California. Full story: https://www.escalontimes.com/news/application-period-open-wildfire-preparedness-grants/
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Funeral held for 1-year-old boy killed in St. Paul house fire
Four kids died because of the fire. The funeral for Muaj Tshav Ntuj, 4, was held last month. 5-year-old twin Ntshiab Siv’s funeral is set for March 23-25; Siv Ntshiab’s funeral will begin March 29. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/funeral-held-for-1-year-old-boy-st-paul-house-fire-that-killed-4-kids/89-ae0688bb-e63a-48c2-a210-427584e42ee9
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Human Services Department comes under fire for poor Hmong translation
Hmong community members and academics say the department’s Facebook message on Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare was riddled with errors. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/human-services-department-comes-under-fire-for-poor-hmong-translation/600351758/
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‘Outright insulting’: Minnesota agency comes under fire for poor Hmong translation
Hmong community members say the Minnesota Department of Human services posted a bad translation in Hmong on its Facebook page. Somali speakers say a Somali version is also problematic. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/health/hmong-translation-minnesota-department-of-human-services/
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Protestors demand Gaza ceasefire resolution from St. Paul City Council
Plus: Burnsville sergeant speaks at memorial service for colleagues; Kellogg CEO under fire for ‘cereal for dinner’ comments; and more. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/glean/2024/02/protestors-demand-gaza-ceasefire-resolution-from-st-paul-city-council/
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Funerals scheduled for four children killed in Saint Paul house fire, 3-year-old now back home with family
The Vang family and leaders in the Twin Cities Hmong community provided an update on the mother and two surviving children. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/funerals-scheduled-for-four-children-killed-saint-paul-house-fire-3-year-old-back-home-family/89-26022dc2-20ab-4eae-a92e-0b368e3c6aeb
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St. Paul house fire: Father gives update on surviving family members
Early in the morning on Jan. 3, a house fire in St. Paul sent seven family members to the hospital. A father of six, Pacheng Vang was at work at the time of the fire; now, he says support from the … Full story: https://www.aol.com/news/st-paul-house-fire-father-035848210.html
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Girl, 2, released from hospital after St. Paul fire killed 4 of her siblings, critically injured her mother
A 2-year-old girl is out of the hospital after a fire in her family’s St. Paul home killed four of her siblings, her father said in a Thursday update. Pa Cheng Vang’s 6-year-old son and his wife … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/02/01/girl-2-released-from-hospital-after-st-paul-fire-killed-her-4-siblings-critically-injured-her-mom/
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks with St. Paul father who lost 4 children in house fire
“No parent should ever have to bury their kids,” Walz said. “My prayers and my office’s full support are with Mr. Vang, his family, and his community.” … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-governor-tim-walz-pa-cheng-vang-deadly-st-paul-house-fire/
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First responders to donate $10,000 to St. Paul house fire victims
ST. PAUL — St. Paul Fire Department responders on Saturday announced their commitment to donate $10,000 to a family left reeling after a fatal house fire earlier this month. Full story: https://www.inforum.com/news/minnesota/first-responders-to-donate-10-000-to-st-paul-house-fire-victims
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