Tag: news
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After governor pardons refugee in ICE detention, he could still get deported
LANSING, MI – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer this week pardoned Lue Yang, a Hmong refugee who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs (ICE) enforcement over a decades-old conviction that had been expunged … Full story: https://www.mlive.com/news/2025/10/after-governor-pardons-refugee-in-ice-detention-he-could-still-get-deported.html
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Whitmer pardons Hmong community leader detained by ICE as efforts to return him to Michigan persist
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced on Thursday she had granted a pardon request for Lue Yang, a Hmong refugee and president of the Hmong Family Association of Lansing who was detained by U.S. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/whitmer-pardons-hmong-community-leader-195648799.html
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Whitmer pardons Hmong refugee from Michigan currently in ICE custody
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pardoned a Hmong refugee from Michigan, effectively removing the criminal record that made him a target for deportation. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68faff9fdeb84f3091528233e98a61be&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.detroitnews.com%2fstory%2fnews%2fpolitics%2f2025%2f10%2f23%2fgovernor-gretchen-whitmer-pardons-hmong-refugee-from-michigan-currently-in-ice-custody%2f86855958007%2f&c=6726351383654664555&mkt=en-us
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‘A nice blessing’
It was a day of celebration. Hundreds of people marked the Hmong New Year on Saturday with music, dance, food and more at the Red Baron Arena and Expo. The festivities in Marshall started out with a … Full story: https://www.marshallindependent.com/news/local-news/2025/10/a-nice-blessing/
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Blessings for a new year
It was a day of celebration. Hundreds of people marked the Hmong New Year on Saturday, with music, dance, food and more at the Red Baron Arena and Expo. The festivities in Marshall started out with a … Full story: https://www.marshallindependent.com/news/local-news/2025/10/blessings-for-a-new-year/
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Wrecktangle Pizza plots return to Minneapolis’ North Loop
Wrecktangle Pizza is returning to the North Loop of Minneapolis. The Detroit- style pizzeria announced on Monday that Wrecktangle is replacing its two sister concepts, Wrap and Wrad, at Graze Food Hall … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68f7b3df12b84ee392c8a964dd401ee5&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-lifestyle%2fwrecktangle-pizza-plots-return-to-minneapolis-north-loop&c=10999726402147195233&mkt=en-us
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Diane’s Place celebrates Food & Wine’s 2025 Restaurant of the Year honor
Food & Wine’s top honor recognized Diane’s Place for exceptional cuisine and commitment to sharing Hmong food culture. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/kare11-saturday/dianes-place-food-wine-2025-restaurant-of-the-year-honor/89-38a9b24e-5ded-4e31-a037-1a13f8235e99
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Diane’s Place celebrates Food & Wine’s 2025 Restaurant of the Year honor
MINNEAPOLIS — Add another honor to the long list for Diane’s Place. The Hmong American restaurant in northeast Minneapolis has been named Food & Wine’s 2025 Restaurant of the Year. The restaurant, … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/kare11-saturday/dianes-place-food-wine-2025-restaurant-of-the-year-honor/89-38a9b24e-5ded-4e31-a037-1a13f8235e99
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Hmong rights advocate Dr. Lee Pao Yang dies at 70
Dr. Lee Pao Yang, also known as Steven Sao Yang, has passed away at the age of 70.As Chair of United Hmong Vision, Dr. Yang was a passionate advocate for Hmong … Full story: https://kmph.com/news/local/hmong-rights-advocate-dr-lee-pao-yang-dies-at-70-community-raising-awareness-united-nations-human-rights-passion-people
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Suni Lee to model in Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
Suni Lee is gaining her Victoria’s Secret angel wings. The two-time Olympic gold medalist will be modeling in the upcoming Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. The gymnast shared the news in a joint … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/suni-lee-model-victorias-secret-204254570.html
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A Pulse-Revving Motorcycle Journey on Vietnam’s ‘Happiness Road’
The roughly 230-mile Ha Giang Loop, six hours north of Hanoi, thrills riders with breathtaking views, cultural wonders, and plenty of twists and turns. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68ee795fd8364dc7a66882d516527bf4&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nytimes.com%2f2025%2f10%2f14%2ftravel%2fvietnam-ha-giang-loop-tour-motorcycle.html&c=6019703478353588386&mkt=en-us
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Thousands celebrate Hmong New Year in Eau Claire
This time of year marks the Hmong New Year, as over thousands gathered in Eau Claire over the weekend to join others in celebrating. Cheng Cha, chair for the Eau Claire Hmong New Year Committee, said … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/thousands-celebrate-hmong-eau-claire-035900543.html
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Thousands celebrate Hmong New Year in Eau Claire
This time of year marks the Hmong New Year, as over thousands gathered in Eau Claire over the weekend to join others in celebrating. Full story: https://www.leadertelegram.com/news/local/thousands-celebrate-hmong-new-year-in-eau-claire/article_9203da55-4a05-4df7-ac97-e35610e4ec01.html
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Hmong New Year in Eau Claire
“Erika Kirk has 3 university degrees, she’s a businesswoman and ceo, she got married in her 30s (to a man 5 years younger than her), had kids in her mid 30s,” one woman wrote. ”Her entire life is the … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/hmong-eau-claire-192517183.html
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Joe Jonas dines at 2 Minneapolis restaurants ahead of St. Paul show
A manger for Diane’s Place told the Minnesota Star Tribune that Jonas spent about three hours on the Northeast Minneapolis restaurant’s patio with a handful of friends. She said the fiery papaya salad … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68ef221e748c49b08189c49ebea71826&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-lifestyle%2fjoe-jonas-dines-at-2-minneapolis-restaurants-ahead-of-st-paul-show&c=16360342266745103298&mkt=en-us
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Fresno County delays limits on roosters, calls for committee to craft new ordinance
Fresno County has delayed a new ordinance that would limit the number of roosters people can have on their property. Full story: https://sjvsun.com/news/fresno/fresno-county-delays-limits-on-roosters-calls-for-committee-to-craft-new-ordinance/