Tag: news
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How Hmong families built a home in California after Secret War in Southeast Asia
Forced to flee after the Secret War in Vietnam and Laos, Hmong families resettled in California in the 1970s, shaping a vibrant community that now spans the Central Valley. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69bb7a9e71604c6a94d14f8c5bacd368&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.visaliatimesdelta.com%2fvideos%2fnews%2flocal%2fcalifornia%2f2026%2f03%2f18%2fhow-hmong-families-built-a-home-in-california-after-secret-war-in-southeast-asia%2f89210548007%2f&c=6734760158297487699&mkt=en-us
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The ‘bitter’ Calif. primary fight between an 81-year-old and a 40-year-old
Doris Matsui, a Democrat who represents California’s 7th Congressional District, is being challenged in the Democratic primary by Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang. (AP/Mai Vang campaign) … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/bitter-calif-primary-fight-between-120000904.html
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A 1997 conviction almost got him deported. A Michigan judge just erased it.
A judge agreed to vacate an old conviction for a Hmong refugee who was pardoned by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer while in ICE detention last year. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69ba292036c94c589b51652b63f8296f&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.mlive.com%2fnews%2f2026%2f03%2fa-1997-conviction-almost-got-him-deported-a-michigan-judge-just-erased-it.html&c=1605047441643619826&mkt=en-us
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18 Years Later, Clint Eastwood’s Most Brutal Movie Makes a Major Streaming Comeback
Clint Eastwood’s most brutal movie, Gran Torino, is a surprise streaming hit after getting snubbed at the Academy Awards. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69bad1df43374ee6b8e60731220259cd&url=https%3a%2f%2fcollider.com%2fclint-eastwood-most-brutal-movie-gran-torino-streaming-success-amc-plus-march-2026%2f&c=4514398966070761566&mkt=en-us
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MochiUnni grand opening to feature free cheesecake, boba bar
MochiUnni dates back to 2023, when co-owners Pa Vang and Rose Xiong started selling desserts and pastries at farmers markets. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69b8d79f56b748e6bb88735f17010f2d&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fcommunities%2fnorthwest%2fnews%2fmenomonee-falls%2f2026%2f03%2f16%2fmochiunni-asian-french-bakery-opening-soon-in-menomonee-falls%2f89139417007%2f&c=14848804964186131948&mkt=en-us
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St. Paul City Council makes $155,000 available for cultural event security
When United Hmong Family hosted its annual Hmong New Year celebration in 2022, it paid St. Paul police almost $59,000 for security. Last year, the cost to contract police at overtime rates increased … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/st-paul-city-council-makes-102800621.html
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Judge voids conviction against Hmong refugee held by ICE for months
A Hmong refugee detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for more than five months last year cleared a significant legal hurdle in court Friday … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/judge-voids-conviction-against-hmong-refugee-held-by-ice-for-months/ar-AA1YA06u
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Yuen: The turkey that broke into a Minneapolis home — at a cost of $27,000
The south Minneapolis woman emailed me a series of photographs that could have served as police evidence exhibits in a burglary gone awry. It started with an image of a small shattered home window. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69b2401f38784f52a02f2d3aa3284cc8&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fyuen-the-turkey-that-broke-into-a-minneapolis-home-at-a-cost-of-27000%2f601594001&c=16786790477523384570&mkt=en-us
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Yuen: The turkey that broke into a Minneapolis home — at a cost of $27,000
Reed received a payout of about $27,000 — which went toward things like like new windows, flooring, carpeting, a set of blinds, her grandchildren’s toys and high chair, and about a week’s stay at a … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69b2e8e003594c838dca8e323c3b4c7b&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fyuen-the-turkey-that-broke-into-a-minneapolis-home-at-a-cost-of-27000%2f601594001&c=16786790477523384570&mkt=en-us
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Hennepin Co. attorney probes 17 possible criminal incidents by federal immigration agents during ICE surge
The investigation includes two deaths and an incident where a border patrol commander threw tear gas into a Minneapolis park, prosecutors say. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/hennepin-co-attorney-probes-17-possible-criminal-incidents-by-federal-immigration-agents-during-ice-surge/ar-AA1XWz1H
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Tuesday news: Australia pub humanitarian visas rau Iran 5 tug poj niam ncaws pob
Thawj pwm tsav Anthony Albanese hais tias tseem muaj kev pab ntxiv rau Iran tej poj niam ncaws pob, Australia teb UAE tias yuav xav lub dav hlau E7A waidge tail thiab foob pob mus pab pov puag … Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/podcast-episode/tuesday-news-australia-approved-humanitarian-visas-for-5-iranian-female-soccer-players/bvle4pmjo
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Another step toward recognizing Minnesota Vietnam War veterans
The Secret War was waged with Hmong fighters trained and led by our CIA to combat communism. Until now, our state has not recognized those who fought in it as vets. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/another-step-toward-recognizing-minnesota-001214226.html
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In Vietnam’s Central Highlands, children fend for themselves in forest to stay near school
As evening fog settles over Lieng Hung valley in Lam Dong Province in the Central Highlands, 13-year-old Giang Thi Nu hurries to pick up her siblings and take them back to their rented room. Full story: https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/education/in-vietnam-s-central-highlands-children-fend-for-themselves-in-forest-to-stay-near-school-5047373.html
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How 7 St. Paul Council members, Mayor Her dealt with Operation Metro Surge
For five days, Nelsie Yang worried over the fate of her father’s younger brother, a beloved uncle removed from his home by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the presence of his wailing children, … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/7-st-paul-council-members-100200486.html
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Empowering aspiring food truck entrepreneurs: La Crosse food truck workshop announced
UW Madison Division of Extension Community Food Systems, in collaboration with the Food Finance Institute and the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce, with … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69a86aef53e4401f9305e56041e87307&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.wiproud.com%2fnews%2fempowering-aspiring-food-truck-entrepreneurs-la-crosse-food-truck-workshop-announced%2f&c=12387996641362499177&mkt=en-us
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Fair maps community hearing set for March 5 in Eau Claire
A fair maps community hearing will be held at the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association, 1320 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, Thursday, March 5, from 6 to 8 … Full story: https://chippewa.com/news/community/dunnconnect/article_74477772-a574-4c76-a3ca-ad945a48a3d2.html