Tag: Hmong
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Madison College to host Hmong New Year celebration Dec. 6
Madison College will celebrate Hmong heritage, family, and tradition at its annual Hmong New Year Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 6. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Truax Campus Cafeteria Atrium, Room … Full story: https://madison365.com/madison-college-to-host-hmong-new-year-celebration-dec-6/
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Tibetan rock and rap, Hmong filmmakers take spotlight in the Twin Cities this weekend
Festival highlights 50 years of Hmong filmmaking; a mural inspired by Indigenous traditions and a concert celebrating Tibetan resistance. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/twin-cities-things-to-do-hmong-film-fest-tibetan-music-lake-street-mural/
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Rep. Kaohly Her, St. Paul’s next mayor is no stranger to rising above challenges
The voters in Minnesota’s capital city have spoken. In a historic win, Kaohly Her will become the first woman and Hmong American mayor for the City of St. Paul. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/rep-kaohly-her-st-paul-040924630.html
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Hmong New Year celebrated this weekend
The Wausau Hmong New Year is one of the biggest Hmong events held in central Wisconsin, marking a time for celebration. The space soon to be filled with the smell of traditional Hmong food, colorful … Full story: https://wsau.com/2025/11/07/hmong-new-year-celebrated-this-weekend/
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Father of six detained by ICE for burglary committed 28 years ago as minor
ICE agents arrested Lue Yang and planned to deport the father of six. The Vietnam War refugee and leader in mid-Michigan’s Hmong community is paying an enormous price for a mistake he made as a teen. Full story: https://www.wilx.com/2025/11/06/father-six-detained-by-ice-burglary-committed-28-years-ago-minor/
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update – November 6, 2025
US shutdown sends airlines scrambling as travel chaos looms; Pairing Hmong economic future in MN with historic election; MA lawmakers urged to protect higher ed jobs from federal cuts; Historic NM … Full story: https://kiowacountypress.net/content/daily-audio-newscast-afternoon-update-november-6-2025
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Wausau Hmong New Year celebrates 50th anniversary of Hmong people in the US
The Wausau Hmong New Year celebration is returning this weekend – bringing together families, culture and tradition. Full story: https://www.waow.com/news/wausau-hmong-new-year-celebrates-50th-anniversary-of-hmong-people-in-the-us/article_86982b0e-d139-4fca-a7ad-ca578ead207b.html
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For St. Paul’s Hmong community, pride and expectations after Kaohly Her’s victory
Her will be the first Hmong mayor of St. Paul, the heart of the Minnesota Hmong community, after her election win Tuesday. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/hmong-mayor-st-paul-kaohly-her/601516890
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History in St. Paul: Kaohly Her ousts Carter, becomes city’s first Hmong woman mayor — who is she?
Kaohly Her has made history as the first woman and person of Hmong descent elected mayor of St. Paul. A former state House member, Her’s campaign focused on economic development, housing, and public … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/history-in-st-paul-kaohly-her-ousts-carter-becomes-city-s-first-hmong-woman-mayor-who-is-she/ar-AA1PVsVe
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For St. Paul’s Hmong community, pride and expectations after Kaohly Her’s victory
Kaohly Her won a historic election victory, You Xiong had plenty of pride in the incoming St. Paul mayor — and plenty of ideas for her. For starters, Xiong said, how about a traffic signal and wider … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/for-st-paul-s-hmong-community-pride-and-expectations-after-kaohly-her-s-victory/ar-AA1PV21s
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Pairing Hmong economic future in MN with historic election
On the heels of this week’s historic election victory, Minnesota’s Hmong population sees more opportunities to “dream big” 50 years after refugees began arriving here. On Tuesday, St. Paul elected its … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/pairing-hmong-economic-future-in-mn-with-historic-election/ar-AA1PTxt8
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Hmong Minnesotans react to Kaohly Her winning St. Paul mayor race
ST PAUL, Minn. — For the first time, St. Paul will be led by a Hmong woman. Kaohly Her defeated incumbent Melvin Carter Tuesday night to become the next mayor. That win is something Hmong community … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/breaking-the-news/hmong-minnesotans-react-kaohly-her-winning-st-paul-mayor/89-da74a5ec-3259-4b1b-bbc9-899dcafb410c
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Hmong Minnesotans react to Kaohly Her winning St. Paul mayor race
Nate Silver says polls may be “overestimating” Trump after “huge” miss … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/hmong-minnesotans-react-to-kaohly-her-winning-st-paul-mayor-race/vi-AA1PTdMl
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‘A blur of hard work’: Kaohly Vang Her’s late entry to St. Paul mayoral race pays off in historic win
Kaohly Vang Her, a Lao refugee turned state representative, will be the first woman and first Hmong American to serve as St. Paul mayor. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/democracy-politics/st-paul-mayor-election-winner-kaohly-vang-her/
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Kaohly Her defeats Melvin Carter to become St. Paul’s first Hmong American mayor
Kaohly Her has unseated incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter, becoming the first Hmong-American and first woman ever elected mayor of the city. After trailing Carter in the first round of ranked-choice … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/kaohly-her-defeats-melvin-carter-220528063.html
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Kaohly Vang Her makes history as first Hmong woman to lead St. Paul
Rep. Kaohly Vang Her beat her former boss, incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter, after the ranked choice votes were tabulated Tuesday night. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/democracy-politics/stpaul-mayoral-race-election-results-melvin-carter-kaohly-vang-her/
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Kaohly Her, first woman and Hmong St. Paul mayor-elect, shares plans for office
Minnesota State Rep. Kaohly Her is making history. Her is the first woman and the first Hmong American elected to lead the capital city. She narrowly beat fellow DFLer incumbent two-term Mayor Melvin … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/11/05/kaohly-her-first-woman-and-hmong-st-paul-mayorelect-shares-plans-for-office