Tag: media
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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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In the absence of major ICE operations in Fresno, fear and misinformation have taken their place
What would happen if mass immigration raids came to cities like Fresno? For many residents, waiting for an answer to that question has given way to confusion and social media vigilance. Full story: https://www.kvpr.org/government/2026-02-24/in-the-absence-of-major-ice-operations-in-fresno-fear-and-misinformation-have-taken-their-place
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Chef Yia Vang announces engagement to former ‘Love Is Blind’ contestant
In a social media post this week, chef Yia Vang and former “Love Is Blind” contestant Amanda Burke announced that, after a year of dating, they are engaged. After meeting online, the couple got … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=699158af018d4662b6ee082798707286&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-lifestyle%2fchef-yia-vang-announces-engagement-to-love-is-blind-contestant&c=4970537138203085682&mkt=en-us
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Opinion | The danger of pitting Hmong and Somali communities against each other
The Hmong vs. Somali framing in a recent Joe Rogan podcast episode uses a familiar tactic of oppression: encouraging marginalized groups to fight with one another, Talee Vang writes. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6975007059f442cdb5f9fbd6c6809493&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fmn-somali-community-fraud-accusations-right-wing-media%2f601568053&c=1451470436752367450&mkt=en-us
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Minneapolis shooting live updates: Witness describes shooting in federal court filing
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement put the blame on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, saying on social media that they “are responsible for whipping these mobs into a … Full story: https://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates/minneapolis-ice-shooting-live-updates-doj-investigating-apparent/?id=129340693&entryId=129365079
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ICE in St. Paul: Man roughly detained at gas station, Border Patrol chief jeered in Midway Target
Elizabeth Lugert-Thom, of St. Paul, warned people on social media last week that two men came to her door in the North End on Wednesday. One had a badge hanging around his neck and she could make out … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/01/12/st-paul-ice-activity/
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Wednesday news: Australia tus coj tsab xo xa rau tej tub kawm txog cov kev txwv social media
UN tej tub ceev xwm tswj kev ruaj ntseg rau Haiti, UN tsab ntawv cej luam txog tej xwm txheej tsis nyiam poj niam, Lithuania thiab Belarus tej zais, cov kev txwv social media, Gaza tej ciam teb tshiab … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/podcast-episode/wednesday-news-australian-leader-message-to-students-regarding-social-media-ban/mu4j909dw
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Wednesday news: cov kev yuav pib txwv tsis pub tej me nyuam siv social media
Cov kev qhia txog cov kev txwv tsis pub tej me nyuam siv social media, Meskas tej tub rog ntawm Carribbean, tej tuam muab xov tooj thiab cov kev tsis muaj peev xwm siv tau tus zauv xov tooj emergency … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/podcast-episode/wednesday-news-to-start-social-media-ban-on-australian-children/t4ythmt1j
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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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Brooks: Gracious in defeat, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter lost an election but won Minnesota’s respect
On Tuesday, as Trump’s endorsed candidates lost election after election across the country, the president ranted in all caps on social media and threatened to cut off funds to New York City if voters … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/brooks-gracious-in-defeat-st-paul-mayor-melvin-carter-lost-an-election-but-won-minnesotas-respect/601517171
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Diane’s Place, Bûcheron make list of best places to eat in the country
Minnesotans aren’t known for bragging. Good thing the national food media is doing it for us. Food & Wine, the New York Times, Bon Appétit and others can’t stop talking about the Twin Cities dining … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/food-and-drink/world-cuisines/diane-s-place-b%C3%BBcheron-make-list-of-best-places-to-eat-in-the-country/ar-AA1Mht23
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Why a state blood center is declaring a blood emergency
Plus: AG Keith Ellison announces lawsuit against social media app; A closer look at ‘Mystic Lake Amphitheater’; and more. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/glean/2025/08/why-a-state-blood-center-is-declaring-a-blood-emergency/
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Local media and its founders put community first in Seattle and around the U.S.
There’s something special about local news media. And we’re not just saying that. The people who choose to open local news outlets are not just entrepreneurs or journalists—though they are both of … Full story: https://nwasianweekly.com/2025/08/local-media-and-its-founders-put-community-first-in-seattle-and-around-the-u-s/
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Chef Yia Vang’s TPT show ‘Relish’ wins James Beard Media Award
A Twin Cities PBS (TPT) show hosted by Minneapolis chef Yia Vang claimed a James Beard Media Award over the weekend. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6850ee1e40ce4a76ad642df3bf90acde&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-lifestyle%2fchef-yia-vangs-tpt-show-relish-wins-james-beard-media-award&c=12125871345395698194&mkt=en-us
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50 yrs of Hmong in the U.S.
The first week of the criminal trial for media mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs wrapped up after an emotional testimony from his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. Former prosecutor and former criminal defense … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Local Journalist Receives $100,000 Grant to Support Hmong Daily News
To that end, Yang used the grant money to hire a social media marketer, who will also contribute articles. She is also looking to bring on reporters who can write in the Hmong language. Her goal is … Full story: https://www.comstocksmag.com/web-only/local-journalist-receives-100000-grant-support-hmong-daily-news
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Oakland mayor posts message resembling concession speech
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao posted what sounded like a concession message on social media Friday night, as voters continued to decide on her recall. In a statement … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=672f9aef69a34098a4c1693eefe5603e&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.kron4.com%2fnews%2fbay-area%2foakland-mayor-posts-message-resembling-concession-speech%2f&c=11487750119655348704&mkt=en-us