Tag: Hmong
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Yuen: Before Minnesota became a Hmong magnet, one family led the way
If you ever meet Bill Hawj at a party, there’s a good chance his ice-breaker is better than yours. The 49-year-old Uber driver from Roseville might tell you that he was the first Hmong baby born in … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/yuen-before-minnesota-became-a-hmong-magnet-one-family-led-the-way/ar-AA1QTnvD
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St. Paul’s new mayor is making strides in the Hmong community
St. Paul Mayor-elect Kaohly Her is making strides in the Hmong community. She won the St. Paul’s mayoral election with an upset victory, becoming the first female and Hmong … Full story: https://mndaily.com/296348/city/city-life/st-pauls-new-mayor-is-making-strides-in-the-hmong-community/
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St. Paul’s new mayor is making strides in the Hmong community
St. Paul Mayor-elect Kaohly Her is making strides in the Hmong community. She won the St. Paul’s mayoral election with an upset victory, becoming the first female and Hmong mayor of St. Paul. Her is … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=699a932f7f584916b6bc25097acf08bd&url=https%3a%2f%2fmndaily.com%2fcity%2fcity-life%2fst-pauls-new-mayor-is-making-strides-in-the-hmong-community%2f11%2f20%2f2025%2f&c=13207486005853352583&mkt=en-us
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Photos of Suni Lee’s 2025 SI Swimsuit Issue debut are going viral on social media
Six-time Olympic medalist Sunisa “Suni” Lee, celebrated as the first Hmong American to compete in the Olympic Games, is making headlines once again, this time far … Full story: https://www.mundodeportivo.com/us/en/20251120/734841/photos-of-suni-lee-s-2025-swimsuit-issue-debut-are-going-viral-on-social-media.html
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Hmong community celebrates New Year, 50 years in America
The Hmong Hayfork New Year committee invited community members of all ethnicities to celebrate “50 years of Hmong in America” at t County Fairgrounds and Event Center in Hayfork Saturday and Sunday, … Full story: https://www.trinityjournal.com/news/local/article_ec645b3e-1189-4b04-8a95-5aa33ee0ef35.html
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Southeast Asians in Minnesota respond to ICE deportation push
How are Trump’s immigration policies affecting Southeast Asian Minnesotans? Join us Nov. 20, live on Instagram, as we chat with Montha Chum, executive director and co-founder of MN8. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/inside-sahan-journal/southeast-asian-hmong-laos-thailand-vietnam-cambodia-instagram-live/
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‘Trust-based giving works’ — HAPA founder invites Milwaukee community to invest in Hmong students
“In 2022, we at Hmong American Peace Academy received the largest gift in our school’s history: $3 million from MacKenzie Scott, one of the world’s most impactful philanthropists,” said Dr. Chris … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=691c032e271f41d0aff3717ddbf49190&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.bizjournals.com%2fmilwaukee%2fnews%2f2025%2f11%2f17%2fgiving-hapa-founder-milwaukee-hmong-students.html&c=14530864332870871966&mkt=en-us
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On the Clock: Packers overcome adversity to earn much need win over Giants
The Hmong New Year celebration marks the end of the harvest season. A brush fire in the Redgranite area on Sunday burned around 350 acres for several hours. A brush fire in the Redgranite area on … Full story: https://www.wbay.com/video/2025/11/17/clock-packers-overcome-adversity-earn-much-need-win-over-giants/
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🌱 Patch AM: Hmong New Year celebration fosters community connections in Green Bay
The article 🌱 Patch AM: Hmong New Year celebration fosters community connections in Green Bay appeared first on Green Bay Patch. Good morning Green Bay! Your connection to what’s happening around … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/holidays-and-festivals/patch-am-hmong-new-year-celebration-fosters-community-connections-in-green-bay/ar-AA1QA8H0
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Kaohly Her wins St. Paul mayoral race as Democratic women make historic gains nationwide
Former Minnesota Rep. Kaohly Her (DFL) made history this November when she became the first Hmong person and the first woman mayor in St. Paul. The milestone was part … Full story: https://mndaily.com/296265/city/kaohly-her-wins-st-paul-mayoral-race-as-democratic-women-make-historic-gains-nationwide/
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Hmong New Year celebration at UWGB connects Hmong generations and celebrates culture
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – The Hmong New Year celebrations came to a close on Sunday after two days of festivities at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus, which was a first for the community. Full story: https://www.wbay.com/2025/11/17/hmong-new-year-celebration-uwgb-connects-hmong-generations-celebrates-culture/
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Students celebrate Hmong culture and resilience
Culture, history and art filled Grant Union High School as people across the community joined together to celebrate the Hmong New Year. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/students-celebrate-hmong-culture-and-resilience/vi-AA1QwGdE