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4 charged in American comedian’s abduction and murder in Colombia
Three adults and a teenager have been arrested and charged in the kidnapping and murder of an Asian-American comedian and activist in Colombia last month. The suspects in Tou Ger Xiong’s death were … Full story: https://nypost.com/2024/01/19/news/four-charged-in-american-comedian-tou-ger-xiong-colombia-death/
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3 people charged with murdering Twin Cities artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong last month in Colombia
Three people have been jailed in the kidnapping and killing of Minnesotan Tou Ger Xiong who was found dead near Medellín after going out to meet a woman he reportedly met on social media, Colombian … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/01/18/3-people-charged-with-murdering-twin-cities-artist-and-activist-tou-ger-xiong-in-colombia
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3 charged with murdering St. Paul’s Tou Ger Xiong last month in Colombia
Xiong arrived in Medellín on Nov. 29 as a tourist and 12 days later his body was found with signs of violence in the Robledo area, northwest of Medellín. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/01/18/3-charged-with-murdering-st-pauls-tou-ger-xiong-last-month-in-colombia/
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3 people charged with murdering Hmong American comedian Tou Ger Xiong last month in Colombia
Colombian prosecutors say three people have been jailed in the kidnapping and killing of a Hmong American comedian and activist who was found dead near Medellín after going out to meet a woman he … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/3-people-charged-with-murdering-a-hmong-american-comedian-last-month-in-colombia/
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3 people charged with murdering a Hmong American comedian last month in Colombia
Colombian prosecutors say three people have been jailed in the kidnapping and killing of a Hmong American comedian and activist who was found dead near Medell�n after going out to meet a woman he repo … Full story: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/01/18/colombia-hmong-american-comedian-kidnap-murder-medellin/dd5a374e-b65a-11ee-b285-0853d4d1b92f_story.html
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First responders to donate $10,000 to St. Paul house fire victims
ST. PAUL — St. Paul Fire Department responders on Saturday announced their commitment to donate $10,000 to a family left reeling after a fatal house fire earlier this month. Full story: https://www.inforum.com/news/minnesota/first-responders-to-donate-10-000-to-st-paul-house-fire-victims
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Americans warned not to use dating apps in Colombia after 8 ‘suspicious deaths’
The U.S. Embassy in Bogota is advising Americans to put the dating apps away if they plan on visiting Colombia after 8 “suspicious deaths” in a month in tourist hotspot Medellín. Full story: https://wreg.com/news/nation-and-world/americans-warned-not-to-use-dating-apps-in-colombia-after-8-suspicious-deaths/
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Hmong American activist Tou Ger Xiong’s funeral service to be held this month
The Xiong family announced on Facebook that services will be held Jan. 27-29 in St. Paul. The funeral for Tou Ger Xiong, a prominent local Hmong American activist and comedian who was kidnapped and … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/hmong-american-activist-tou-ger-xiongs-funeral-service-to-be-held-this-month/600334141/
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Hundreds honor slain Hmong advocate and performer Tou Ger Xiong at Woodbury memorial
Hundreds of people turned out at a Woodbury high school on Saturday to honor the life of Twin Cities comedian, Hmong advocate and political campaigner Tou Ger Xiong, who was killed earlier this month … Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/news/hundreds-honor-slain-hmong-advocate-005900259.html
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Sacto by Night Lounge reopens month after shooting that killed 2 including owner
Lounge reopened for the first time after two men, including the owner, were killed in a shooting outside the club last month. Full story: https://www.kcra.com/article/sacto-by-night-lounge-reopens-deadly-shooting/46151948
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The 8 Must-Visit New Restaurants to Try This Winter
The New Orleans market and restaurant is the brainchild of four restaurant owners—the team from Seafood Sally’s (one of Bon Appétit’s 50 Best New Restaurants of 2022 ), which closed earlier this month … Full story: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/best-new-restaurant-openings-winter-2023
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Hmongtown Marketplace buys former Sears store at Maplewood Mall
The group behind the popular Hmongtown Marketplace in St. Paul has acquired the former Sears location at the Maplewood Mall for $5.25 million earlier this month, according to a certificate of real … Read Full Article
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Guest chefs brings BIPOC food to St. John’s University students
This celebrity takeover by Union Hmong Kitchen’s Yia Vang is the first of a planned three total. Later this month, chef Pedro Wolcott will be on campus serving Latin and Caribbean food. Next month, … Read Full Article
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Hmong family reunites in Twin Cities nearly 50 years after Vietnam War
Ntxawm Vaj of Laos was 3 years old when she was separated from her family amid combat during the Vietnam War. Last month, they were all back together for the first time since 1975. Read Full Article
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Ethnic Culture Village to celebrate National Day with various activities
Various activities will be held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism next month in celebration of the upcoming National Independence Day, according to organizers. Read Full Article
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Scholarship fund created in memory of Justin Vue
An Eau Claire man who died in the Chippewa River earlier this month is being remembered with a memorial scholarship at his alma mater. Read Full Article
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Memorial fund created for former UW Eau Claire student
A memorial fund has been made in honor of a former UW Eau Claire student who drowned in the Chippewa River earlier this month. Justin Vue graduated from UWEC in 2019 … Read Full Article
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Lawmakers look to include more Hmong American studies in Wisconsin schools
A bill that would add more Hmong American and Asian American studies in Wisconsin schools has bipartisan support but hasn’t moved ahead since a public hearing last month. Current state law requires … Read Full Article