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A refugee’s family fled war when he was a baby. 46 years later, he could be deported.
Editor’s note: This story was updated with a statement from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. LANSING, MI – Lue Yang, 47, was born stateless in a Thai refugee camp. As Hmong refugees, Yang’s … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69b43a60d5c9479f8c86216d07b6163d&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.mlive.com%2fnews%2f2025%2f08%2fa-refugees-family-fled-war-when-he-was-a-baby-46-years-later-he-could-be-deported.html&c=1280193325395464455&mkt=en-us
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Family of ICE-detained Hmong refugee speaks out
The family of a Hmong refugee is asking for help in getting him released from a Michigan immigration detention facility. Full story: https://www.wkar.org/wkar-news/2025-08-08/family-of-ice-detained-hmong-refugee-speaks-out
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‘Don’t quite fit in’: Local Hmong poet’s work shares a life between worlds
Chippewa Valley-based poet S.Z. Putnam is very familiar with the world of immigrants. That’s because Putnam’s family was among the many Hmong who became refugees after the Vietnam War, facing … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/dont-quite-fit-local-hmong-014700780.html
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Michigan lawmakers call for release of Hmong immigrants detained by ICE
Tags: call, communities, Hmong, home, human, human rights, immigrant, immigrants, Michigan, nation, news, rights, state, story, XiongFor Democratic State Rep. Mai Xiong, the struggle against ICE human rights abuses and the deportations affecting the nation’s immigrant communities are hitting closer to home. Xiong is currently … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/michigan-lawmakers-call-release-hmong-195806987.html
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Michigan lawmakers asking for transparency after ICE detains Hmong community members
A total of 15 Michigan Hmong refugees were detained in July and lawmakers are asking for more transparency in response. Full story: https://wwmt.com/news/state/hmong-refugees-detained-ice-immigration-michigan-lawmakers-response-lansing-transparency-western-michigan-community-support-politics-law
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Local media and its founders put community first in Seattle and around the U.S.
There’s something special about local news media. And we’re not just saying that. The people who choose to open local news outlets are not just entrepreneurs or journalists—though they are both of … Full story: https://nwasianweekly.com/2025/08/local-media-and-its-founders-put-community-first-in-seattle-and-around-the-u-s/
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Minnesota Rep. Kaohly Vang Her announces bid for mayor of St. Paul
American lawmaker said in her announcement that St. Paul ‘needs safe streets, strong schools, and thriving neighborhoods.’ … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6891879e5c27488db2c5616af11ee0ce&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-news%2fminnesota-rep-kaohly-vang-her-announces-bid-for-mayor-of-st-paul&c=9309014169469608068&mkt=en-us
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Where are the school supply giveaways in the Central Valley?
Communities across the Central Valley are hosting backpack giveaways to ensure children have the supplies they need to succeed in school, with events taking place at various locations and times. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68942a9efa4744e69a343557fa357c90&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.yourcentralvalley.com%2fbacktoschool%2fcentral-valley-school-backpacks%2f&c=14074009394786766671&mkt=en-us
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Artist of Suni Lee sculpture in St. Paul, now stolen, hopes it’s returned to community
The artist who created the sculpture of St. Paul Olympian Suni Lee spent months to perfect her likeness in clay, which was then cast in bronze. When artist Seexeng Lee was notified Thursday that the … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/artist-suni-lee-sculpture-st-221600032.html
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Milwaukee Youth Council gets funding for unhoused youths, suicide prevention help passed
Tags: American, association, family, help, Hmong, Hmong American, Milwaukee, neighborhood, news, spring, storyThe funds went to Walker’s Point Youth & Family Center, Hmong American Friendship Association, Pathfinders Milwaukee, and Silver Spring Neighborhood Center. Full story: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2025/08/01/milwaukee-council-signs-grants-for-unhoused-youths-suicide-prevention/85447466007/
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Statue of St. Paul Olympian Suni Lee stolen from Phalen Park
The theft of a statue of St. Paul’s gold-medal-winning gymnast Suni Lee wasn’t just a crime — it was infuriating, said the city’s Parks and Rec director. Andy Rodriguez was at the ceremony, which was … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/statue-st-paul-olympian-suni-201900700.html
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Hemmed in by development, small farmers are part of conservation effort in a Wisconsin county
For the Mequon Nature Preserve’s ecologists, the small Hmong farms play a conservation role.Most of the 510-acre nature preserve is former farmland with poor soils, said Cory Gritzmacher, its chief … Full story: https://www.wisfarmer.com/story/news/2025/07/28/1-mile-outside-milwaukee-25-farmers-grow-produce-at-the-mequon-nature-preserve/85398631007/
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Hmong Wausau Festival celebrates 50 years of Hmong culture in the United States
WAUSAU, Wis. (WJFW) – Today, thousands of people came to Wausau to celebrate Hmong culture. The first Hmong people arrived in the United States around 50 years ago, and the festival serves as an … Full story: https://www.wjfw.com/news/hmong-wausau-festival-celebrates-50-years-of-hmong-culture-in-the-united-states/article_109972da-7e8a-44f8-ae1b-92d2db5135c9.html
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Chinatown Block Party seeks to build unity, grow community in Detroit
Saturday’s party included live music and DJs, a Chinese fire dance, and interactive activities designed to educate attendees about the legacy of Detroit’s Chinatown and engage them in its future. Full story: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2025/07/26/chinatown-block-party-seeks-to-build-unity-grow-community-in-detroit/85357534007/
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‘Hlub’ .. it means love: 4,000 young Hmong people at ISU for Christian conference
A Christian Response to Toxicity and Trauma” was the title of a workshop for boys presented by Judy Yang in Indiana State University’s student union on Tuesday during the HLUB Conference for teen … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/hlub-means-love-4-000-035900314.html
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Celebrate Hmong culture at Wausau Festival July 26-27, 2025
WAUSAU, Wis. – The Hmong Wausau Festival is set to return on July 26-27, 2025, at the People’s Sports Complex. This annual event promises a weekend filled with culture, community, and celebration. Full story: https://www.waow.com/news/celebrate-hmong-culture-at-wausau-festival-july-26-27-2025/article_a1ee6937-a522-40bc-b4f5-8dc4abcd7dbe.html
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3 events you don’t want to miss the weekend of July 24-27 in Wausau
Best bets for fun in Wausau this weekend include the Hmong Wausau Festival, a corn roast fundraiser and STEM Saturdays at the Children’s Imaginarium. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68810cde476849d6800e44d260e97122&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wausaudailyherald.com%2fstory%2fentertainment%2fevents%2f2025%2f07%2f23%2fwhats-happening-this-weekend-wausau-wisconsin-three-events-you-dont-want-to-miss-july-24-27-2025%2f85283409007%2f&c=11971163252403652016&mkt=en-us