Tag: life
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Minnesota Humanities Center Launches Two Youth Poetry Programs
Tags: arts, celebrate, celebration, communities, community, council, culture, event, Featured, festival, future, generation, heritage, history, humanities, identity, information, leadership, Legacy Amendment, life, local, march, media, Minnesota, nation, national, non-profit, organization, original, past, people, performances, poetry, poets, president, service, short, society, St. Paul, state, story, summer, support, United States, Voices Forward, work, youthFebruary 27, 2026—ST. PAUL, MN— The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) announces the launch of two programs that highlight and uplift the work of youth poets in Minnesota: Voices Forward and the Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate. Applications for both programs are open until March 16 and can be found on MHC’s website (Voices Forward, Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate). CEO Kevin Lindsey stated that “MHC is…
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Preparing traditional Hmong dishes using an American missile shell
In parts of Laos, remnants of past conflict remain woven into everyday life. This video documents Hmong food being prepared inside a repurposed American missile shell. Traditional ingredients and … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/preparing-traditional-hmong-dishes-using-an-american-missile-shell/vi-AA1W4758
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Valeng Cha: When Federal ICE meets Minnesota Nice: an immigrant’s perspective
My family immigrated to the United States in 1976 and resettled in Minnesota shortly after. I grew up here. I went to school here, becoming the first in my family to attend college. I built my life … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/02/08/valeng-cha-when-federal-ice-meets-minnesota-nice-an-immigrants-perspective/
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Yuen: He was a father figure to countless Hmong American kids
The life story of Dave Moore, who founded the state’s first Hmong Scout troop, offers a timely lesson on acceptance and belonging. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6984d26f71a44d309150505617aae302&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fdave-moore-hmong-boy-scouts-troop-100-laura-yuen%2f601575499&c=13963778955797807262&mkt=en-us
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People reacting to the backpack bear! #dogdad #dogbackpack #goldendoodle
Barron Trump may have saved woman’s life by calling British police during an alleged assault, court hears Scientists discovered the tunnels of a possibly unknown ancient lifeform Watch a senior golden … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/animals/people-reacting-to-the-backpack-bear-dogdad-dogbackpack-goldendoodle/vi-AA1UQDMh
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Get groceries and dinner in one stop at these 12 global markets
Nothing feels normal around Minnesota right now, including the weekly grocery run. With uncertainty coloring every aspect of daily life, many of us turn to the comforts of our kitchens. Local … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/get-groceries-and-dinner-in-one-stop-at-these-12-global-markets/ar-AA1UEGVg
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‘We’ve come such a long way.’ The Valley’s Hmong community at 50: From ashes of war to seeds of hope
Part one of a three part special report “50 years in the Valley: The Hmong Journey from War to Home,” talking to people from all walks of life in the Valley’s Hmong community about the events that … Full story: https://www.kvpr.org/community/2025-12-18/weve-come-such-a-long-way-the-valleys-hmong-community-at-50-from-ashes-of-war-to-seeds-of-hope
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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: https://mndaily.com/city/city-life/st-pauls-new-mayor-is-making-strides-in-the-hmong-community/11/20/2025/
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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: https://mndaily.com/city/city-life/st-pauls-new-mayor-is-making-strides-in-the-hmong-community/11/20/2025/
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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: https://mndaily.com/city/city-life/st-pauls-new-mayor-is-making-strides-in-the-hmong-community/11/20/2025/
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Tony and Kathy Evers share holiday decor, life at governor’s mansion
Volunteers help decorate the residence for the holidays. The Evers family shares how they do it and what it’s like to live in the “people’s house.” … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=693afe70e0dd43758bbc8ac89e9db7b7&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fnews%2fpolitics%2f2025%2f12%2f11%2ftony-and-kathy-evers-share-holiday-decor-life-at-governors-mansion%2f87605628007%2f&c=12213234954587527972&mkt=en-us
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‘It’s a big part of my life’: Thousands celebrate Hmong New Year at Cal Expo
Thousands of people gathered at Cal Expo Friday afternoon for the first day of Sacramento’s annual Hmong New Year celebration. Organizers said it’s one of the largest cultural festivals across the … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/it-s-a-big-part-of-my-life-thousands-celebrate-hmong-new-year-at-cal-expo/ar-AA1Rnqwf
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‘It’s a big part of my life’: Thousands celebrate Hmong New Year at Cal Expo
Thousands of people gathered at Cal Expo Friday afternoon for the first day of Sacramento’s annual Hmong New Year celebration. Organizers said it’s one of the largest … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=692bd52fc92e43978eca21b23440434f&url=https%3a%2f%2ffox40.com%2fnews%2flocal-news%2fsacramento%2fits-a-big-part-of-my-life-thousands-celebrate-hmong-new-year-at-cal-expo%2f&c=5136774656371085391&mkt=en-us
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Meeting the Black Hmong: A Culture Few Outsiders Truly Know
In this video, I travel deep into the mountains to meet the Black Hmong, one of the most unique and culturally rich ethnic groups in Asia. I share their traditions, daily life, and the incredible … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/race-and-racial-identity/meeting-the-black-hmong-a-culture-few-outsiders-truly-know/vi-AA1zaTlV
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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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Green Bay Hmong New Year celebrates 50 years in the United States
Antonio Brown faces up to 30 years in prison, not 15 Virginia Giuffre’s memoir reveals intimate details about her family life, children FBI arrests New Jersey man accused of destroying property at … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/cultural-events/green-bay-hmong-new-year-celebrates-50-years-in-the-united-states/vi-AA1Qwr8X