Tag: Hmong
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Kao Kalia Yang makes history at Minnesota Book Awards
Kao Kalia Yang, a Hmong-American writer who lives in St. Paul, made Minnesota Book Award history Tuesday when she won awards in three categories at the 2025 Minnesota Book Awards ceremony at the … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/04/23/kao-kalia-yang-minnesota-book-awards/
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Burke’s 100th goal highlights Johnson Creek/St. Joan’s Antida victory
Senior midfielder Molly Burke scored four goals including the 100th of her career as Johnson Creek/St. Joan Antida’s girls soccer team defeated Milwaukee Hmong Academy 7-0 on … Full story: https://www.dailyunion.com/sports/jefferson_county_area/soccer-burkes-100th-goal-highlights-johnson-creek-st-joans-antida-victory/article_f8648ecb-642b-4227-9e6a-236d605f4d06.html
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Minnesota Senate expected to vote on bill granting benefits to Hmong, Lao veterans
The Minnesota Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on a bill that would grant some veterans benefits to Hmong and Lao veterans who fought in the Vietnam War. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/minnesota-senate-legislature-hmong-war-veterans-bill/
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First of its kind audiobook created for Hmong who don’t read their native language
Hmong is a language with a strong oral tradition and was not formally written until the 1950s. A new audiobook aims to meet Hmong listeners where they’re at. Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2025/04/22/new-hmong-audiobook-targets-elder-hmongs-who-dont-read-their-native-language
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Fox Valley’s Hmong American community celebrates landmark anniversary
The Hmong American community is celebrating 50 years since the first Hmong immigrant arrived in the Fox Valley.This week, they commemorated t … Full story: https://fox11online.com/news/local/fox-valleys-hmong-american-community-celebrates-landmark-anniversary
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Small Plates: Hmong chef plans Louisville pop-up
A renowned chef from one of TIME’s 2025 World’s Greatest Places is bringing his unique culinary perspective to Louisville for a Derby Week event. Editor’s Note: Small Plates is a column of restaurant … Full story: https://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/news/2025/04/18/small-plates-enso-collaboration.html
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Lang says Hmong fighters were mercenaries, not soldiers
(Willmar MN-) On KWLM’s Legislative Review last weekend, Senator Andrew Lang explained why he cannot vote to grant members of The Hmong Community, who fought on the side of the U.S. during The Vietnam … Full story: https://www.willmarradio.com/news/lang-says-hmong-fighters-were-mercenaries-not-soldiers/article_c704ceb1-1510-4068-a010-7ca5a289533a.html
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Fox Cities Performing Arts Center celebrates culture & arrival of new Hmong American school
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center celebrates culture & arrival of new Hmong American school White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s recent fashion choice has caused an online controversy. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/fox-cities-performing-arts-center-032355538.html
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Fox Cities Performing Arts Center celebrates culture & arrival of new Hmong American school
Tags: American, arts, celebration, culture, heritage, Hmong, Hmong American, month, news, refugees, school, story, United StatesHeritage Month is celebrated annually each May, and this year marks the 50th anniversary of Hmong refugees resettling in the United States. The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center hosted a celebration … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/fox-cities-performing-arts-center-004720985.html
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Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hmong and S.E. Asian immigration to Minnesota
Several events this year will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hmong, Cambodian and Vietnamese immigration to Minnesota. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/50th-anniversary-hmong-southeast-asian-immigration-minnesota-events/
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10 unforgettable ways to explore Minnesota
World-class Hmong American dining, the world’s largest freshwater lake, and excellent mountain biking are just a few compelling reasons to visit the North Star State. Full story: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/minnesota-best-things-to-do
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Hmong and Hmong Americans in Minnesota
The Hmong first arrived in Minnesota in late 1975, after the communist seizure of power in Indochina. They faced multiple barriers as refugees from a war- torn country, but with the help of generous … Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/mnopedia/2025/04/hmong-and-hmong-americans-in-minnesota/
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Hmong Market hosted in Eau Claire
The Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association hosted their Hmong Market on Saturday. The market feature 20 vendors, allowing community members to share their heritage with Eau Claire. This … Full story: https://www.weau.com/2025/04/12/hmong-market-hosted-eau-claire/
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As funding for crime victims plummets, Wisconsin’s attorney general urges state to fill the gap
“We’re still trying to do everything we can to do the work and keep our doors open,” said Tammie Xiong, executive director of the Hmong American Women’s Association, or HAWA, in Milwauke … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6812f7a0ffe54dd09978269104f32b7a&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2flocal%2f2025%2f04%2f11%2fvoca-cuts-limit-services-for-domestic-violence-sexual-assault-victims%2f83015924007%2f&c=1945810489548296911&mkt=en-us
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Fresno, the city of immigrants and diversity, welcomes Hmong City Council member | Opinion
Brandon Vang, who reflected on his family’s support in his first comments as a Fresno City Council member, was sworn in on Thursday. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/fresno-city-immigrants-diversity-welcomes-214900636.html
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Lang opposes giving Hmong veterans state benefits
A compromise measure would recognize the men as veterans but limit access to benefits. It is estimated fewer than 1000 Hmong Vietnam veterans live in Minnesota. Full story: https://www.willmarradio.com/news/lang-opposes-giving-hmong-veterans-state-benefits/article_b1acbe4d-aedd-4753-84fa-0a00d52fbab2.html
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UP Promotes Ban Hmong Mai Community Enterprise as a Cultural Tourism and Learning Hub for Hmong Heritage.
This initiative aims to establish Ban Hmong Mai as a learning center and a cultural tourism destination focused on Hmong ethnic heritage, emphasizing local cuisine and traditional crafts like hand … Full story: https://www.newswit.com/en/if14df3vir2ovf0o2orvlz8mcs8wy4ya
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These Stations Serve America’s Hmong Communities
In California, where approximately 107,000 Hmong reside, the origin of the state’s two Hmong stations, as told by Marc Yablonka, is a fascinating story. Full story: https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/programming-and-sales/these-stations-serve-americas-hmong-communities