Tag: police
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Unspecified threat involving Hmong festival has attention of St. Paul police
Police and organizers of this weekend’s Hmong Freedom Festival said Wednesday there again will be a strong security presence after threatening fliers were discovered in St. Paul, compounded by social … Read Full Article
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‘Expect longer lines’: Tightened security at Hmong Freedom Fest
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – St. Paul police say there will be added security measures at this weekend’s Hmong International Freedom Festival. This comes after possible threats of violence surfaced on … Read Full Article
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As police investigate flyer about annual Hmong soccer tournament in St. Paul, organizer welcomes community
Tags: community, family, festival, freedom, international, Pha, police, soccer, St. Paul, tournamentPeter Pha, CEO of United Hmong Family, talks on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at McMurray Fields, about working with police to ensure the Hmong International Freedom Festival, the soccer tournament on July … Read Full Article
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St. Paul police respond to ‘threats’ against Hmong festival
ST PAUL, Minn. — St. Paul police say they’re increasing security at the Hmong International Freedom Festival this weekend, in the wake of threats on social media. At a news conference on Wednesday … Read Full Article
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Police Address Concerns Surrounding Annual Hmong Freedom Festival
ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — The St. Paul Police Department held a news conference Wednesday to address alleged threats relating to St. Paul’s annual Hmong Freedom Festival. “This is an … Read Full Article
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Officials address social media threats for Hmong Freedom Fest
ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) – St. Paul police are looking into threats posted on social media about possible violence during the Hmong International Freedom Festival this weekend. Police and event … Read Full Article
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Final farewell for fallen Milwaukee police officer
Three days of mourning in keeping with the Hmong tradition ended Monday with a public funeral service for Kou Her at the Good Hope Center, procession to Graceland Cemetery and interment. Her was … Read Full Article
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UPDATE: Services for fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Kou Her being held Saturday, Sunday
City officials, members of MPD, also people from the Hmong community shared their thoughts during the solemn ceremony. Police Chief Alfonso Morales said Her’s death wasn’t in vain. “Officer Her is … Read Full Article
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Mourners remember Milwaukee officer killed in crash as kind
Three days of mourning began Saturday for Officer Kou (koo) Her, in keeping with Hmong tradition. Her was killed June 18 when his car was struck by a suspected drunken driver who police say sped … Read Full Article
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Live Video: Visitation service for Milwaukee Police Officer Kou Her
The three-day service is in keeping with Hmong tradition, which holds that the time is needed for the soul to travel to its birthplace, the afterlife and eventually reincarnation. It can be viewed via … Read Full Article
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Fallen Milwaukee Police Officer Kou Her laid to rest at Good Hope Center
Her worked at MPD’s District 4, which works closest with the Hmong population in Milwaukee. He not only served the community, but he also served as a role model for all immigrant families … Read Full Article
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Gov. Evers Vetoes Legislation Restricting Reproductive Healthcare
Veto message for AB 182. Veto message for AB 183. “Officer Her was a devoted son and brother, a role model in the Hmong community, and a valued member of the Milwaukee Police Department.” … Read Full Article
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Hero Down: Milwaukee Police Officer Kou Her Killed By Repeat Drunk Driver
“It’s unfair,” Johnson added. “It’s not right.” Officer Her was a first-generation Hmong-American, whose parents arrived in the U.S. as refugees from the Vietnam War, WITI reported. He was also the … Read Full Article
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Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Officer Kou Her
“Officer Her was a devoted son and brother, a role model in the Hmong community, and a valued member of the Milwaukee Police Department,” said Gov. Evers. “Officer Her leaves behind an … Read Full Article
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Governor lauds policeman killed in crash as ‘role model,’ orders flags at half-staff for 3 days
“Officer Her was a devoted son and brother, a role model in the Hmong community, and a valued member of the Milwaukee Police Department,” Evers said in a statement. “Officer Her leaves behind an … Read Full Article