Tag: money
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State sues charter school superintendent over $4M hedge fund loss
Attorney General Keith Ellison says Christianna M. Hang, who started Hmong College Prep Academy, illegally invested school money in a hedge fund. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/courts-news/former-charter-school-superintendent-sued-over-4m-hedge-fund-investment-hmong-college-prep-academy-christianna-hang/89-4d09ba50-6b32-493e-bef6-9d281834b160
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Get a taste of ‘SoYen Desserts’ at the European Christmas Market
SoYen Desserts opened a storefront in Lowertown in March. Now the popular bakery is making its debut at the European Christmas Market at Union Depot in St. Paul. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/money/business/behind-the-business/get-a-taste-of-soyen-desserts-european-christmas-market/89-af6329fb-81e7-4f37-8d7b-6d601c02c831
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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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Popular egg roll sale helps Hmong Christian Church
The Hmong Christian church held its annual egg roll sale to raise money on Saturday. Attendees were able to purchase several types of egg rolls all of which were handmade and based on a popular secret … Full story: https://www.weau.com/2024/10/20/popular-egg-roll-sale-helps-hmong-christian-church/
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Sheboygan Big Lots store has closed after months of uncertainty
SHEBOYGAN – Big Lots has closed after 22 years in Memorial Plaza. Red “Closed” stickers on the entrance doors replaced the “Closing” and discount sale signs at the storefront, 3426 Kohler Memorial … Full story: https://www.sheboyganpress.com/story/money/companies/2024/10/04/big-lots-closes-sheboygan-store-likely-permanently/75511824007/
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New Hmong bakery could open near downtown Sheboygan. Here’s where, when and what to know.
Hmong Delights Bakeshop hopes to open in the 1,200-square-foot space at 827 Michigan Ave., last occupied by Shear America, sometime this winter. The hair salon no longer has Sheboygan listed as a … Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2024/10/04/hmong-bakery-could-open-in-sheboygan-where-hmong-delights-bakeshop-will-open/75480361007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p
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Warren lawmaker’s home caught up in sister’s alleged financial fraud scheme
A Warren lawmaker’s home is subject to a $2.4 million judgment on allegations that the home was bought with money obtained through a financial scheme. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=66b1a59f9bd84905b9511c13e10e379f&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.detroitnews.com%2fstory%2fnews%2fpolitics%2f2024%2f08%2f05%2fwarren-lawmaker-mai-xiong-home-caught-up-in-sister-alleged-financial-fraud-scheme%2f74679153007%2f&c=6857994109888858089&mkt=en-us
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Some Asian American and Pacific Islander women face a $1 million salary shortfall due to the pay gap
Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women have to work 15 months to earn what a man makes in one year, the National Women’s Law Center found. Full story: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/business/money-report/some-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-women-face-a-1-million-salary-shortfall-due-to-the-pay-gap/5453355/
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Armenians, Hmong, other groups feel US race and ethnicity categories don’t represent them
The groups say money, political power and even health could be at stake. Being lumped into the wrong column can mean a gain or loss of government funds that are distributed based on data. Full story: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/nation/2024/05/27/armenians-hmong-other-groups-feel-us-race-and-ethnicity-categories-dont-represent-them/73873067007/
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Acclaimed chef Diane Moua finds her place with Hmong American restaurant
Tags: American, business, chef, Her, Hmong, Hmong American, Minneapolis, money, Moua, restaurant, storyJames Beard-nominated chef Diane Moua is opening her first restaurant. Diane’s Place in northeast Minneapolis opens to the public Saturday, April 6.
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St. Paul attorney barred from practicing law after pocketing settlement money from Hmong clients
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Supreme Court has disbarred a St. Paul attorney accused of mishandling client funds and pocketing at least $18,000 in settlement money won by three Hmong clients who spoke … Full story: https://www.inforum.com/news/minnesota/st-paul-attorney-barred-from-practicing-law-after-pocketing-settlement-money-from-hmong-clients
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St. Paul attorney barred from practicing law after pocketing settlement money from Hmong clients
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Supreme Court has disbarred a St. Paul attorney accused of mishandling client funds and pocketing at least $18,000 in settlement money won by three Hmong clients who spoke … Full story: https://www.inforum.com/news/minnesota/st-paul-attorney-barred-from-practicing-law-after-pocketing-settlement-money-from-hmong-clients
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St. Paul attorney barred from practicing law after pocketing settlement money from Hmong clients
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Supreme Court has disbarred a St. Paul attorney accused of mishandling client funds and pocketing at least $18,000 in settlement money won by three Hmong clients who spoke … Full story: https://www.inforum.com/news/minnesota/st-paul-attorney-barred-from-practicing-law-after-pocketing-settlement-money-from-hmong-clients
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St. Paul attorney barred from practicing law after pocketing settlement money from Hmong clients
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Supreme Court has disbarred a St. Paul attorney accused of mishandling client funds and pocketing at least $18,000 in settlement money won by three Hmong clients who spoke … Full story: https://www.inforum.com/news/minnesota/st-paul-attorney-barred-from-practicing-law-after-pocketing-settlement-money-from-hmong-clients
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Murdered comedian calmly asked brother for money while he was held at gunpoint and tortured
The brother of Tou Ger Xiong, 50, a Hmong activist and comedian, who went to Medellin, Colombia, in December of 2023 for a holiday and ended up kidnapped and murdered, recalled the disturbing phone … Full story: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/murdered-comedian-calmly-asked-brother-32246140
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Protestors demand Gaza ceasefire resolution from St. Paul City Council
Also via Star Tribune: A St. Paul attorney has been disbarred for misappropriating money from Hmong clients who had limited English. As a nonprofit newsroom, MinnPost relies on donations from readers … Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/glean/2024/02/protestors-demand-gaza-ceasefire-resolution-from-st-paul-city-council/
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Family of Hmong activist killed in Colombia raising money for lawyer’s fees
The family of a Hmong activist killed in Colombia has started a GoFundMe to raise money for the cost of lawyers in the victim’s case. Tou Ger Xiong was kidnapped and killed in Medellín on Dec. 10. Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/family-of-hmong-activist-killed-in-colombia-raising-money-for-lawyers-fees/