Tag: people
-
Hmong people pin hopes on custom of getting water on New Year’s Day
VOV.VN – Vietnam’s Hmong ethnic people have treasured the custom of getting water on New Year’s Day for years, hoping that the new year may bring them health, good luck, and bumper crops. Hmong people … Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/your-vietnam/hmong-people-pin-hopes-on-custom-of-getting-water-on-new-years-day-post1076013.vov
-
Hmong people pin hopes on custom of getting water on New Year’s Day
VOV.VN – Vietnam’s Hmong ethnic people have treasured the custom of getting water on New Year’s Day for years, hoping that the new year may bring them health, good luck, and bumper crops. Full story: https://english.vov.vn/en/your-vietnam/hmong-people-pin-hopes-on-custom-of-getting-water-on-new-years-day-post1076013.vov
-
My Block: How a college inspired an entire town to hire dozens of people with disabilities
Thanks to Shepherds College the town of Union Grove has rallied together to accomplish one mission, hire as many people with disabilities as possible. Full story: https://www.tmj4.com/news/my-block/my-block-how-a-college-inspired-an-entire-town-to-hire-dozens-of-people-with-disabilities
-
In more places this year, people can vote in their first language
A larger swath of the country will have access to translated ballots this year than in any prior presidential election. Under federal Voting Rights Act requirements, 331 voting areas in 30 states must … Full story: https://publicintegrity.org/politics/elections/who-counts/in-more-places-this-year-people-can-vote-in-their-first-language/
-
Community honors the life and legacy of Tou Ger Xiong
Xiong, a Hmong activist and comedian, was killed in Colombia last year. Officials there say three people have been arrested in connection with his murder. All three denied the charges at a hearing. Full story: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/community-honors-the-life-legacy-tou-ger-xiong/89-ec7b5821-8e40-419e-915f-30f650ca43f3
-
Project Resiliency celebrates one year of the Warmline
WISCONSIN (WQOW) – About a year ago, a statewide Warmline phone number was launched for people in the Hmong community to be able to get connected to resources and support. The Wisconsin United … Full story: https://www.wqow.com/eye_on_eau_claire/project-resiliency-celebrates-one-year-of-the-warmline/article_c2743c2e-bd83-11ee-8a9a-8b26aabbe043.html
-
Where is the highest-altitude reservoir in Vietnam?
Eighty Hmong households are situated around the lake, according to Bien Phong (Border Guard) newspaper. The Hmong people are one of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. A house by Seo My Ty Reservoir in Ta Van … Full story: https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/vietnam-life-vietq/20240126/where-is-the-highestaltitude-reservoir-in-vietnam/78030.html
-
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/
-
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
-
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
-
3 people charged with murdering Twin Cities artist and activist Tou Ger Xiong last month in Colombia
Three people have been jailed in the kidnapping and killing of Minnesotan Tou Ger Xiong who was found dead near Medellín after going out to meet a woman he reportedly met on social media, Colombian … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/01/18/3-people-charged-with-murdering-twin-cities-artist-and-activist-tou-ger-xiong-in-colombia
-
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
-
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/
-
3 people charged with murdering a Hmong American comedian 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 Medell�n after going out to meet a woman he repo … Full story: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/01/18/colombia-hmong-american-comedian-kidnap-murder-medellin/dd5a374e-b65a-11ee-b285-0853d4d1b92f_story.html
-
First responders to donate $10,000 to St. Paul house fire victims
Firefighters and community members joined the family of Pa Cheng Vang to mourn the death of four children and pray for the recovery of three other people injured in the Jan. 3 fire. Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/01/13/first-responders-to-donate-10000-to-st-paul-house-fire-victims
-
Vigil on Saturday to support St. Paul family who lost 4 children after house fire
The 1-3 p.m. gathering is open to the public and people can bring clothes or gifts for the two surviving children. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2024/01/11/vang-family-vigil-st-paul-house-fire/
-
-
2024 People to Watch: Who will make business news in Minneapolis/St. Paul this year?
What’s in store for Minnesota businesses in 2024? Some of the answers will come from these 12 leaders selected by Business Journal editorial staff. Full story: https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2024/01/04/2024-mspbj-people-to-watch-business.html