Tag: news
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St. Paul’s HmongTown Marketplace expanding to site within Maplewood Mall
The first HmongTown, which Xiong has been running for 20 years, is in St. Paul’s Frogtown neighborhood. With about 100,000 Hmong people in Minnesota, he says there’s been a demand on both the consumer … Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/st-pauls-hmongtown-marketplace-expanding-to-site-within-maplewood-mall/
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U.S. tourists in Colombia caught in new wave of kidnappings
MEDELLÍN, Colombia – The local detectives pointed to the spot in the grass near a creek where the body was found. Eh Xiong walked toward it, listening to the water flowing, thinking about the final … Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/u-tourists-colombia-caught-wave-173720934.html
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Developer outlines plans for new HmongTown 2 at Maplewood Mall
Plans are in the works for a second HmongTown Marketplace location in the east metro at Maplewood Mall, as the developer looks to move into the former Sears location at the mall. Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/developer-outlines-plans-hmongtown-2-035148411.html
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks with St. Paul father who lost 4 children in house fire
“No parent should ever have to bury their kids,” Walz said. “My prayers and my office’s full support are with Mr. Vang, his family, and his community.” … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/minnesota-governor-tim-walz-pa-cheng-vang-deadly-st-paul-house-fire/
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Tou Ger Xiong killing: Family relieved after arrests in Hmong comedian’s murder
(FOX 9) – Tou Ger Xiong’s family is feeling relieved after learning four people are in custody for the kidnapping and slaying of the popular Hmong comedian and activist. “What they did to him was evil … Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/tou-ger-xiong-killing-family-232939010.html
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‘Drugged, robbed, killed’: The city catching US tourists in dating trap
“It never, ever even crossed his mind that he would end up in a tragic incident this way.” Tou Ger, 50, was a Hmong-American community activist and comedian from Minnesota. Prior to his most recent … Full story: https://www.aol.com/news/drugged-robbed-killed-city-catching-020947431.html
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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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Charges filed in killing of Minnesota Hmong comedian in Colombia
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 reportedly met on social media … Full story: https://www.fox9.com/news/charges-filed-in-killing-of-minnesota-hmong-comedian-in-colombia
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3 people, 1 minor charged with murdering St. Paul Hmong American activist Tou Ger Xiong in Colombia
BOGOTA, Colombia — 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 reportedly … Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/nation-world/3-people-1-minor-charged-with-murdering-st-paul-hmong-american-activist-tou-ger-xiong-in-colombia/89-3919a752-f154-4c8f-8a7c-1e2ed978a508
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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-day funeral set for Tou Ger Xiong, community champion and activist
Tou, a bridge between Hmong tradition and modern America, was reportedly kidnapped and killed following a date with a woman while visiting Columbia in December. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/3-day-funeral-set-for-tou-ger-xiong-community-champion-and-activist-st-paul/89-a7d80acc-beff-4ca9-8cc9-11744568e518
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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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‘Change doesn’t happen with the same voices’: All-female St. Paul city council makes history
The council, comprised mostly of women of color and all under 40 years old, was sworn in Tuesday and began the city’s business at its first meeting on Wednesday. Full story: https://news.yahoo.com/change-doesn-t-happen-same-032624018.html
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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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House fire that killed 4 kids in St. Paul likely caused by unattended candle
A St. Paul North End house fire that’s resulted in the deaths of four children was likely caused by an unattended candle. The update was provided by the city’s fire department on Thursday, with more … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=65a21eb797bf42b989528b20a40d1798&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-news%2fhouse-fire-that-killed-4-kids-in-st-paul-likely-caused-by-unattended-candle&c=17799531597476173995&mkt=en-us
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Donations sought for St. Paul family that lost four children in house fire; vigil planned
A vigil is scheduled Saturday for St. Paul’s Vang family, who lost four children in a house fire. Donations are also being requested. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/news/st-paul-fire-vang-family-vigil-donation-fundraiser/
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Appetites: The best Minneapolis restaurants of 2023 and what’s opening in 2024
What were the best Minneapolis restaurants of 2023 and what can we look forward to in 2024? MPR News host Tom Crann asked food critic Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl to look into her crystal ball. Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/01/10/appetites-best-minneapolis-restaurants-2023-new-restaurants-opening-2024