Tag: Minnesota
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ICE Deports Immigrant Who Was Pardoned for Sex Abuse Conviction
Minnesota state officials had granted a pardon to Tou Lue Vang, a Hmong man, drawing criticism that Democratic leaders were thwarting efforts to expel criminals. By Amy Qin See more of our coverage in … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a64e3729b714396805a39d41ab2a4d5&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nytimes.com%2f2026%2f07%2f10%2fus%2fpolitics%2fice-deports-immigrant-pardoned-minnesota.html&c=4060815795017117805&mkt=en-us
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New at Minnesota State Fair: Dill pickle cookies, Dubai whoopie pie and more
The theme this year, as every year, is over-the-top indulgence, but there are also some flavors that are on trend: dill pickles (including as a cookie additive), Biscoff Cookies, … Full story: https://www.inforum.com/lifestyle/new-at-minnesota-state-fair-dill-pickle-cookies-dubai-whoopie-pie-and-more
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Minnesota State Fair Reveals 2026 Food Lineup Including Pickle Pie and Apple Donut Ham Grinder
The Great Minnesota Get-Together is leaning into its reputation for over-the- top fare in 2026, unveiling 36 new foods ranging from savory mashups to quirky sweet treats, including Pickle Pie, an Apple … Full story: https://www.aol.com/articles/minnesota-state-fair-reveals-2026-231207000.html
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Minnesota State Fair 2026: Full list of 36 new foods and vendors
The Minnesota State Fair is adding 36 new food and drink options and nine new vendors to its lineup for 2026 as a tradition like no other gets ready to kick off next month. Some of the new foods … Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/minnesota-state-fair-2026-full-list-of-36-new-foods-and-vendors/
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Minnesota State Fair’s new foods list for 2026 includes 36 official new foods, 9 new vendors
Put your eating pants on, The Minnesota State Fair’s official 2026 new foods list has been released. When the Fair opens on Aug. 27, there will be 36 official new foods and nine new vendors. The theme … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/07/09/minnesota-state-fairs-new-foods-list-for-2026-includes-36-official-new-foods-8-new-vendors/
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Gallery: 36 new foods, 9 new vendors announced for 2026 Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its hotly anticipated list of new foods for the 2026 installment of the Great Minnesota Get-Together. This year, there will be 36 foods and n … Full story: https://www.aol.com/articles/gallery-36-foods-9-vendors-114011000.html
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The 10 new Minnesota State Fair foods we can’t wait to try in 2026
The most anticipated July holiday has arrived: The day the Minnesota State Fair reveals its roster of new foods. As ever, the lineup is a combination of social media-ready comestible chaos and dishes … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/the-10-new-minnesota-state-fair-foods-we-can-t-wait-to-try-in-2026/ar-AA27ASU8
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They lived in the Twin Cities. Now Hmong deportees must make new lives in Laos
Under pressure from the Trump administration, Laos began accepting a limited number of American deportees in June 2025, opening the door to Hmong residents whose parents had left the country as … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/07/05/hmong-twin-cities-laos-minnesota/
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Secret no more: Minnesota expanding recognition, benefits for Secret War veterans
For some veterans living in Minnesota today, 2026 carries an important milestone — the 50th anniversary of their arrival to the country after serving in the Secret War in Laos. Full story: https://www.hometownsource.com/monticello_times/secret-no-more-minnesota-expanding-recognition-benefits-for-secret-war-veterans/article_8d638f9c-8831-4c2c-baf8-888cf0ccc559.html
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‘Threads of Us’ explores how Minnesota immigrants hold onto home
A photo show explores heritage and home; the annual Taste of Minnesota; a World Cup street fair; and a ‘Ladies of Soul’ show at the Dakota. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/twin-cities-things-to-do-photos-taste-of-minnesota-world-cup-dakota-show/
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A History of Minnesota’s People
A lot of times, people look at the history of the United States of America and they start with the first French fur trader, British occupation or American conquest, but here were tens of thousands of … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a4739bd0bdc4026812d417c55685193&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.kare11.com%2farticle%2fentertainment%2fevents%2famerica-250%2fa-history-of-minnesotas-people%2f89-7c99343f-7544-462f-81b7-e5c0359a4445&c=4197351424934224422&mkt=en-us
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Victim’s forgiveness was key in pardon of Tou Lue Vang, Hmong man facing deportation
A pardon doesn’t automatically save him from deportation. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is blasting Gov. Tim Walz after the Minnesota Board of Pardons granted clemency to a Hmong man facing … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a47e27ded4c489887fef814542355ff&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fminnesota-pardon-tou-lue-vang-laos-dhs-deport-gov-tim-walz%2f601864048&c=13336821001127901970&mkt=en-us
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Victim’s forgiveness was key in pardon of Tou Lue Vang, Hmong man facing deportation
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is blasting Gov. Tim Walz after the Minnesota Board of Pardons granted clemency to a Hmong man facing deportation to Laos for raping a 10-year-old girl more … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/victim-s-forgiveness-was-key-in-pardon-of-tou-lue-vang-hmong-man-facing-deportation/ar-AA27680U
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Immigrant who said ‘it is cultural to marry a 12-year-old’ and was facing deportation pardoned by Democrats in Minnesota
A Hmong immigrant scheduled for deportation following a conviction for child sexual abuse has been granted a full pardon by the Minnesota Board of Pardons. The controversial decision was criticised by … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/other/immigrant-who-said-it-is-cultural-to-marry-a-12-year-old-and-was-facing-deportation-pardoned-by-democrats-in-minnesota/ar-AA275dcI
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Secret no more – Minnesota expanding recognition, benefits for Secret War veterans
Gia Tou Lee kept a secret for decades. As a young man, he fought on behalf of the United States in a war that was hidden from the American public. When he arrive in Minnesota as a refugee in 1976, he … Full story: https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/news/secret-no-more—minnesota-expanding-recognition-benefits-for-secret-war-veterans/article_e59f2a79-36d2-4772-b2de-e960311e903d.html
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