Tag: Minnesota
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At Billy’s Hmong Shop, handsewn garments help keep Hmong funeral tradition alive
Billy Vang owns Billy’s Hmong Shop in the Maplewood Mall, specializing in traditional Hmong funeral garments and supplies. Vang is partnering with North Memorial Health to provide the garments for … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/maplewood-mall-minnesota-billys-hmong-funeral-garments/
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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Securing Our Food, Fighting Against Hunger: Minnesota Farmers Bring the State’s Food System Into Public View
Six Minnesota women farmers brought diverse agricultural traditions into public view as the state confronts record food-shelf use, rising costs and food insecurity. Full story: https://minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapids-mn/n/385757/minneapolimedia-news-securing-our-food-fighting-against-hunger-minnesota
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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | Six Women Bring Minnesota’s Changing Agricultural Story to Minneapolis
Six Minnesota women farmers bring dairy, livestock, regenerative agriculture and diverse cultural farming traditions to a Minneapolis stage tonight. Full story: https://minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapids-mn/n/385644/minneapolimedia-special-report-six-women-bring-minnesotas-changing
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These Twin Cities suburbs are more diverse than Minneapolis or St. Paul
The suburbs have undergone an intense transformation, from predominantly white bedroom communities to the most diverse cities in Minnesota. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a8335e5019248afb30354db4e26eaa8&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2ftwin-cities-suburbs-most-diverse-minnesota%2f601863690&c=10477512266735168339&mkt=en-us
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These Twin Cities suburbs are more diverse than Minneapolis or St. Paul
The suburbs have undergone an intense transformation, from predominantly white bedroom communities to the most diverse cities in. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a84876dab594d94bb9252741c572b1e&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2ftwin-cities-suburbs-most-diverse-minnesota%2f601863690&c=10477512266735168339&mkt=en-us
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Plan your visit: COSA Fest comes to Brooklyn Park Aug. 29
Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center hosted the inaugural Colors of Southeast Asia Fest in 2025, celebrating the cultural heritage and ongoing contributions of the Southeast Asian community in Minnesota. Full story: https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_post/community/brooklyncenter/plan-your-visit-cosa-fest-comes-to-brooklyn-park-aug-29/article_c3caad4c-e930-4362-a6fc-e7dfae0b81f7.html
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Minnesota State Fair named nation’s best by USA TODAY
USA TODAY has confirmed what Minnesotans already know well: our state fair is the best in the nation. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/food-and-drink/general/minnesota-state-fair-named-nation-s-best-by-usa-today/ar-AA29x32N
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Hmong, Lao veterans who assisted U.S. in Vietnam War officially recognized by Minnesota
They were forgotten fighters. Now, 50-years later, a group of Hmong and Lao Minnesota veterans is finally being recognized by the state . Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/hmong-lao-veterans-recognized-by-minnesota/
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Hmong, Lao veterans recognized by Minnesota
They were forgotten fighters, but now, a group of Minnesota veterans are finally being recognized. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/history/hmong-lao-veterans-recognized-by-minnesota/vi-AA29psAm
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Secret War veteran benefits take effect in Minnesota
Minnesota is now formally recognizing veterans of the Secret War in Laos, closing a chapter that has stayed open for more than 50 years. A law that took effect Aug. Full story: https://www.hometownsource.com/psa/secret-war-veteran-benefits-take-effect-in-minnesota/article_2d84299b-099c-4a94-9ba7-8ef308acb5d7.html
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New laws going into effect in Minnesota August 1
Perhaps the highest-profile laws taking effect involve ‘nudification’ technology and a lifting of the requirement for nursing homes to have liquor licenses. Full story: https://www.kvrr.com/news/minnesota-news/new-laws-going-into-effect-in-minnesota-august-1/article_2fdd8283-c5cd-4027-908d-a91a3b5a0f6f.html
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Feds sued over handling of Hmong man dragged from St. Paul home in underwear
Minnesota’s Ramsey County has sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for allegedly refusing to cooperate with its investigation into federal agents’ treatment of ChongLy “Scott” Thao, a Hmong … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/feds-sued-over-handling-hmong-154233039.html
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Minnesota-based Asian street food festival heads to Milwaukee
The Asian Street Food Night Market Festival is moving beyond its Twin Cities roots with a festival in Milwaukee in August. The next festival will be Aug. 7-9 in Maplewood, followed by the one along … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a643ac88e22416bbd518245176cc6d7&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.sctimes.com%2fstory%2fentertainment%2f2026%2f07%2f23%2fasian-street-food-festival-going-to-maplewood-and-milwaukee-next%2f91006425007%2f&c=12454523799486702215&mkt=en-us