Tag: general
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State sues charter school superintendent over $4M hedge fund loss
Attorney General Keith Ellison says Christianna M. Hang, who started Hmong College Prep Academy, illegally invested school money in a hedge fund. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/courts-news/former-charter-school-superintendent-sued-over-4m-hedge-fund-investment-hmong-college-prep-academy-christianna-hang/89-4d09ba50-6b32-493e-bef6-9d281834b160
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Democratic mayors in San Francisco and Oakland fight to keep their jobs on Election Day
San Francisco Mayor London Breed and Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao are making the case as to why voters on Election Day should re-elect them. Full story: https://www.kcra.com/article/general-election-san-francisco-oakland-mayors/62817703
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Ramsey County Opens Absentee Voting for 2024 General Election, Multiple In-Person and Mail Options Available
Ramsey County opens absentee voting for the 2024 general election starting Sept. 20 with multiple in-person locations and mail-in options available. Full story: https://hoodline.com/2024/09/ramsey-county-opens-absentee-voting-for-2024-general-election-multiple-in-person-and-mail-options-available/
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New park in Merced to honor iconic Hmong leader
A sign near the Stonefield Home Bellevue Ranch housing development says “Future home of General Vang Pao Park.” … Full story: https://abc30.com/post/new-park-merced-honor-iconic-hmong-leader/15266764/
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Donald Trump to address economy, inflation at La Crosse town hall event today
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump puts his hand to his ear Monday after speaking at the National Guard Association of the United States’ 146th General Conference in Detroit. Former … Full story: https://madison.com/news/article_605b22cf-4daf-5412-98e9-1573938e66f1.html
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Songs and legends of the Ch’uan Miao, a Chinese minority. A book published by Graphe.it traces its history and folklore. – Carlo Franza’s blog
The fascinating tales and peculiar legends of a people with no written literature: the Ch’uan Miao, one of the minorities recognized by the Chinese government, better known to the general public as … Full story: https://www.thevermilion.com/songs-and-legends-of-the-chuan-miao-a-chinese-minority-a-book-published-by-graphe-it-traces-its-history-and-folklore-carlo-franzas-blog/article_4111/
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St. Paul officer who fatally shot man holding knife will not be charged
The Ramsey Co. Attorney and State Attorney General’s Office issued a joint statement saying Officer Abdirahmin Dahir’s actions were “justified” under state law. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/choi-ellison-no-charges-against-st-paul-officer-who-shot-killed-man-with-a-knife/89-a5901ee0-c044-4c43-a156-9224a0295a87
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Prosecutors: St. Paul officer’s fatal shooting of man, 65, was legally justified
The St. Paul police officer who fatally shot a 65-year-old man armed with a knife last year will not be charged, the Ramsey County Attorney’s and Minnesota Attorney General’s Office announced … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/03/20/yia-xiong-police-shooting-st-paul-officer-no-charges/
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St. Paul officer who fatally shot Yia Xiong will not face criminal charges
The Ramsey County Attorney’s Office and Minnesota Attorney General’s Office announced Wednesday that no charges will be filed against the St. Paul police officer who killed Yia Xiong last year. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/policing-justice/officer-not-charged-fatal-shooting-yia-xiong/
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Here’s what did and didn’t get done in the Wisconsin Legislature
As has also become an annual Capitol tradition, Republican lawmakers also refused to expand general Medicaid coverage—leaving Wisconsin as one of only 10 states, most of them in the Deep South, to … Full story: https://upnorthnewswi.com/2024/03/20/heres-what-did-and-didnt-get-done-in-the-wisconsin-legislature/
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Jury deliberations in 2018 killing of Lansing hunter set to enter third day
Assistant State Attorney General Richard Cunningham said he couldn’t prove a motive for the killing but suggested Olson fired a shotgun in the direction of Yang with the intention of scaring the Hmong … Full story: https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/story/news/2024/02/21/thomas-olson-murder-trial-chong-yang-bath-hunter/72683190007/
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Hmong villagers protest over ‘unlawful’ drug killing
PHETCHABUN: A large group of Hmong villagers on Thursday brought a coffin containing the body of a slain drug suspect on a truck into the compound of the city hall in a protest against his … Full story: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2714583/hmong-villagers-protest-over-unlawful-drug-killing
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Attorney General joins Ramsey County attorney’s review of Hmong man’s shooting by St. Paul police
St. Paul police shot 65-year-old Yia Xiong on February 11, stirring protests and calls for a thorough investigation. Read Full Article
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Minnesota AG will join Ramsey County attorney’s review of fatal shooting by St. Paul officer
The Minnesota attorney general will join the Ramsey County attorney’s review of whether a St. Paul officer should be charged in a February shooting that killed a 65-year-old man, the county attorney … Read Full Article
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Your Voice, Your Vote | What questions do you have about the 2022 midterm elections?
ABC10’s team wants to make sure you have the information and resources you need to vote ahead of the general election on Tuesday, November 8. Read Full Article