Tag: news
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One Minnesota woman’s deportation story
Strib Voices publishes a mix of material from eight contributing columnists , along with other commentary online and in print each day. To contribute, click here . ••• She arrived in America in the … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/vang-one-minnesota-woman-s-deportation-story/ar-AA1U4vRw
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This novelist’s family fled Laos and she ended up in Arden Hills
Fiction: V.T. Bidania’s “A Year Without Home” was inspired by her family’s flight after the Vietnam War. V. T. Bidania describes her family as “pretty private” and “shy” but they better get used to … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6965d72f18dc4e60a2dd27d0820ee3c6&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fv-t-bidania-arden-hills-a-year-without-home-hmong-astrid-and-apollo%2f601543641&c=1058622740082717086&mkt=en-us
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31-year-old aims to make history in State of Wisconsin
The post 31 year old aims to make history in state of Wisconsin appeared first on AsAmNews. Yee Leng Xiong announced Wednesday his candidacy for Wisconsin Treasurer, a race that could make him the … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/31-year-old-aims-to-make-history-in-state-of-wisconsin/ar-AA1TSEwA
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It’s official: Saffron revival planned in Northeast Minneapolis
The upscale Middle Eastern restaurant will be reborn in the longtime space of a beloved pizzeria that recently closed. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6965d72f18dc4e60a2dd27d0820ee3c6&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-lifestyle%2fits-official-saffron-revival-planned-in-northeast-minneapolis&c=1177843596028881313&mkt=en-us
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Local Hmong-Americans react to recent Laos U.S. travel ban
Effective January 1, the United States has added Laos to its travel ban list, barring Lao citizens from entering the country or applying for new U.S. visas, including those for work, study, … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/la-crosse/local-hmong-americans-react-to-recent-laos-u-s-travel-ban/article_6fc275bf-5e40-4e8a-811f-bef4f816781b.html
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St. Paul school board member Jim Vue to resign
St. Paul Public Schools board member Jim Vue will resign effective Feb. 17, he announced during the board’s annual meeting Tuesday. Vue, whose term was to expire in December, has served on the board … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/st-paul-school-board-member-002100431.html
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Slant-eye mockery brings Hmong American child to tears in viral video
An emotional video showing a Hmong American child describing racist bullying at school has gone viral as attention grows around the persistence of a mocking gesture targeting Asians. In the clip, … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/slant-eye-mockery-brings-hmong-165301944.html
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Kaohly Her takes the helm in Minnesota’s Capital City
Kaohly Her was sworn in on January 2, 2026, as the 56th Mayor of Saint Paul, marking several groundbreaking firsts for the city and the region. Her inauguration represents a … Full story: https://www.insightnews.com/news/kaohly-her-takes-the-helm-in-minnesota-s-capital-city/article_5e895c39-a0d5-43bf-a9b3-de5010558196.html
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Traffic stop leads to arrest of man with felony warrant
A man was arrested after a traffic stop revealed he had an active warrant, police say.Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Kings Canyon Avenue and C … Full story: https://kmph.com/news/local/traffic-stop-leads-to-arrest-of-man-with-felony-warrant
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Clovis Veterans Memorial hosts celebration of Hmong culture
The community gathered at the Clovis Veterans Memorial to celebrate the Hmong community and veterans.The Fresno Center, Lao Veterans of America, and SGU Veteran … Full story: https://kmph.com/news/local/clovis-veterans-memorial-hosts-celebration-of-hmong-culture
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Takeaways: Mayor Kaohly Her’s agenda for St. Paul
The new mayor outlined priorities, from city budget fixes to pushback against immigration enforcement, in her inaugural address. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6958a82e4f6f4d28a7b57872d71828fc&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fkaohly-her-st-paul-mayor-agenda%2f601556409&c=3828703367623782973&mkt=en-us
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What Kaohly Her said after officially becoming St. Paul’s mayor
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her took the oath of office on Friday to become the city’s 56th leader. She is the first woman and first person of Hmong heritage to have that job. WCCO’s Caroline Cummings has … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/kaohly-her-said-officially-becoming-232819881.html
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Kaohly Her sworn in as mayor of St. Paul
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The former Minnesota representative pledged to fight for fellow immigrants and honored Melissa Hortman during a Friday ceremony. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6958a82e4f6f4d28a7b57872d71828fc&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-news%2fkaohly-her-sworn-in-as-mayor-of-st-paul&c=14382532017933456473&mkt=en-us
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Mayor Kaohly Her pledges to ‘always show up’ for St. Paul in inaugural address
Friday’s inauguration launches the first term for Her, who makes history as the capital city’s first Asian American mayor. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6958a82e4f6f4d28a7b57872d71828fc&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fhundreds-celebrate-new-st-paul-mayor-kaohly-her-at-inauguration-ceremony%2f601548810&c=16620742209504189747&mkt=en-us
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History made in St. Paul as mayor-elect Kaohly Her prepares to take office
Rama Duwaji, married to Zohran Mamdani, is her own kind of first lady … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/news/history-made-in-st-paul-as-mayor-elect-kaohly-her-prepares-to-take-office/vi-AA1TrVzn
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Soup Walk, Night at the Movies & 5 more Fond du Lac events in January
The first Fond du Lac events of 2026 include the Hmong Fond du Lac New Year Celebration, soup walk and Fond du Lac Soccer Association Casino Night. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6958a82e4f6f4d28a7b57872d71828fc&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.fdlreporter.com%2fstory%2fentertainment%2fevents%2f2026%2f01%2f02%2ffond-du-lac-events-happening-in-january-2026-a-list-of-things-to-do%2f87906636007%2f&c=3896729717340513012&mkt=en-us