Tag: Minnesota
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Minnesota’s Hmong community feeling betrayed
Amid the ICE raids in Minnesota’s Twin Cities, one group that’s been especially targeted is the Hmong community. It’s been half a century since they came to the US as refugees for helping the US … Full story: https://theworld.org/segments/2026/03/11/minnesotas-hmong-community-feeling-betrayed
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Another step toward recognizing Minnesota Vietnam War veterans
The Secret War was waged with Hmong fighters trained and led by our CIA to combat communism. Until now, our state has not recognized those who fought in it as vets. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/another-step-toward-recognizing-minnesota-001214226.html
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Minnesota Advocate Casely Vang Prepares for Miss International Queen USA 2026
Casely Vang is a Hmong American transgender woman born in Montana and raised in Winona, Minn. She is the youngest of 10 siblings. Growing up, Vang developed … Full story: https://lavendermagazine.com/featured-home-page/minnesota-advocate-casely-vang-prepares-for-miss-international-queen-usa-2026/
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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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What others can learn from how Minnesota helped its most vulnerable residents during the ICE surge
The surge of federal immigration agents in Minnesota over the past few months left many people not only traumatized but financially hard up. Full story: https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/24/business/minnesota-ice-surge-mutual-aid
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7 Minority-Owned Minnesota Restaurants Who Need Your Business
Going out to eat in Minnesota is a global culinary experience that should be celebrated. Despite recent events, many restaurants remain open for business and ready to serve customers a memorable meal. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/food-and-drink/world-cuisines/7-minority-owned-minnesota-restaurants-who-need-your-business/ar-AA1WUYuT
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Literacy Orgs Funnel Children’s Books to Twin Cities Immigrant Families
A small Minnesota literacy nonprofit organization and a large national one are providing multilingual books to Twin Cities area families sheltering in place. Full story: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/people/article/99719-literacy-orgs-funnel-children-s-books-to-twin-cities-immigrant-families.html
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REACH OUT AND READ DELIVERS THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN’S BOOKS DIRECTLY TO MINNESOTA FAMILIES
The effort delivers shared-reading support, guidance on stress-reducing routines and multilingual early-learning … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6992aa2f70b8415eb507df76f806860d&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.azcentral.com%2fpress-release%2fstory%2f32293%2freach-out-and-read-delivers-thousands-of-childrens-books-directly-to-minnesota-families%2f&c=17215983856969547824&mkt=en-us
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After 70 days of ICE surge actions, Minnesotans grapple with the impact
Seventy days elapsed between the Trump administration announcing Operation Metro Surge in December and border czar Tom Homan saying Feb. 12 that the flood of federal agents into Minnesota will soon … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=699201708a2f4e67b5a2b5c27a422e91&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fas-ice-surge-ends-twin-cities-grapple-with-its-impact%2f601581888&c=2569401730329553876&mkt=en-us
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Diane’s Place, the widely praised Northeast Minneapolis restaurant, will expand
Diane’s Place, one of the most-talked-about restaurants in Minnesota, is expanding its footprint. The restaurant, helmed by Chef Diane Moua, has pulled permits for an expansion, per multiple reports . Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/dianes-place-widely-praised-northeast-040932357.html
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Diane’s Place, the widely praised Northeast Minneapolis restaurant, will expand
Diane’s Place, one of the most-talked-about restaurants in Minnesota, is expanding its footprint. The restaurant, helmed by Chef Diane Moua, has pulled permits for an expansion, p … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6990072f062a4e1caf7a9794910f2936&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-lifestyle%2fdianes-place-the-widely-praised-northeast-minneapolis-restaurant-will-expand&c=15401323789026548637&mkt=en-us
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Senate urged to reject DHS funding after Minnesota killings
With a Friday deadline looming for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding, AAPI advocates are pressing lawmakers to withhold billions from immigration enforcement. In an exclusive interview … Full story: https://sg.news.yahoo.com/interview-senate-urged-reject-dhs-165229407.html
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