Tag: Minnesota
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Minneapolis, Minnesota Restaurants With James Beard Honors You Need To Visit
A remarkable meal can reshape your idea of what great dining feels like, blending creativity with a sense of place. In Minneapolis, Minnesota that spirit thrives in kitchens where technique meets … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/minneapolis-minnesota-restaurants-with-james-beard-honors-you-need-to-visit/ar-AA1R4O7n
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Yuen: Before Minnesota became a Hmong magnet, one family led the way
Fifty years after arriving as Minnesota’s first Hmong refugees, the Hawj family’s story reveals how this community reshaped the culture, politics and imagination of a state. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6920a06ffece463f902038cb49431c98&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2ffirst-hmong-refugee-family-minnesota%2f601484679&c=9457319746351849501&mkt=en-us
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Yuen: Before Minnesota became a Hmong magnet, one family led the way
If you ever meet Bill Hawj at a party, there’s a good chance his ice-breaker is better than yours. The 49-year-old Uber driver from Roseville might tell you that he was the first Hmong baby born in … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/yuen-before-minnesota-became-a-hmong-magnet-one-family-led-the-way/ar-AA1QTnvD
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Southeast Asians in Minnesota respond to ICE deportation push
How are Trump’s immigration policies affecting Southeast Asian Minnesotans? Join us Nov. 20, live on Instagram, as we chat with Montha Chum, executive director and co-founder of MN8. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/inside-sahan-journal/southeast-asian-hmong-laos-thailand-vietnam-cambodia-instagram-live/
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Kaohly Her wins St. Paul mayoral race as Democratic women make historic gains nationwide
Former Minnesota Rep. Kaohly Her (DFL) made history this November when she became the first Hmong person and the first woman mayor in St. Paul. The milestone was part … Full story: https://mndaily.com/296265/city/kaohly-her-wins-st-paul-mayoral-race-as-democratic-women-make-historic-gains-nationwide/
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This Minnesota Dining Experience Has Been Called One of the Best Restaurants in the U.S.
The Land of 10,000 Lakes has no shortage of incredible restaurants; in fact, several James Beard Award winners and nominees, as well as celebrity chefs, have set up shop in the state. These range from … Full story: https://www.aol.com/articles/minnesota-dining-experience-called-one-130000319.html
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Minnesota’s Best Family-Run Fried Chicken Restaurants
Minnesota isn’t exactly the first place that comes to mind when you think of fried chicken, but trust me, this state is hiding some serious poultry perfection. Family-run spots across the Twin Cities … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/food-and-drink/recipes/minnesota-s-best-family-run-fried-chicken-restaurants/ar-AA1Q5wBy
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Rep. Kaohly Her, St. Paul’s next mayor is no stranger to rising above challenges
The voters in Minnesota’s capital city have spoken. In a historic win, Kaohly Her will become the first woman and Hmong American mayor for the City of St. Paul. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/rep-kaohly-her-st-paul-040924630.html
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Kaohly Her believes her work experience, relationships differentiate her as she readies to be St. Paul’s next mayor
It’s been a whirlwind for St. Paul Mayor-elect Kaohly Her since she defeated two-term incumbent Melvin Carter in an upset on Tuesday night, setting the stage for her to make history as the first woman … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/kaohly-her-readies-to-be-st-paul-next-mayor/
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Top takeaways from Minneapolis-St. Paul’s mayoral races | Talking Points
There was no outside polling during the election. So when state Rep. Kaohly Her defeated incumbent St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, for many, it was a shock. Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/talking-points-election-2025-takeaways/
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For St. Paul’s Hmong community, pride and expectations after Kaohly Her’s victory
Her will be the first Hmong mayor of St. Paul, the heart of the Minnesota Hmong community, after her election win Tuesday. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/hmong-mayor-st-paul-kaohly-her/601516890
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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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Pairing Hmong economic future in MN with historic election
On the heels of this week’s historic election victory, Minnesota’s Hmong population sees more opportunities to “dream big” 50 years after refugees began arriving here. On Tuesday, St. Paul elected its … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/pairing-hmong-economic-future-in-mn-with-historic-election/ar-AA1PTxt8