Tag: St. Paul
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A New Food Capital Is Emerging
Shaped by a melting pot of cultures, Minneapolis and St. Paul have built one of the most compelling dining scenes in the country. Full story: https://www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/explore-minnesota-2026/a-new-food-capital-is-emerging/4086/
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Girls badminton reigns supreme in St. Paul. Here’s why.
For 23 years, from 1999 to 2022, a St. Paul Public School team was either crowned champion or runner-up at Minnesota’s high school girls badminton state tournament. Johnson leads the list with 12 … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/video-girls-badminton-reigns-supreme-in-st-paul-here-s-why/ar-AA21k7U9
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ICE arrest of Hmong man investigated as possible kidnapping
Minnesota authorities are investigating the ICE arrest of a Hmong American man in St. Paul as a possible kidnapping. In January, ChongLy ”Scott” Thao was taken from his home without a warrant at … Full story: https://www.willmarradio.com/news/ice-arrest-of-hmong-man-investigated-as-possible-kidnapping/article_3a1d608f-0919-4471-8361-909d1341170d.html
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County investigating federal agents for possible kidnapping charges in Hmong man’s detainment in St. Paul
MINNEAPOLIS — The Ramsey County Attorney and sheriff announced Monday that they are investigating federal agents for possible criminal charges, including kidnapping, after they pulled a St. Paul man … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/county-investigating-federal-agents-for-possible-kidnapping-charges-in-hmong-man-s-detainment-in-st-paul/ar-AA20NoQ8
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Ramsey County investigating ICE arrest of Hmong American man as a possible kidnapping
Federal agents forcibly removed ChongLy “Scott” Thao from his St. Paul home as he wore only boxers, a blanket and a pair of Crocs. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ramsey-county-investigating-ice-arrest-184139858.html
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How daily routines in Minneapolis and St. Paul have changed amid 3,000 federal immigration agents in pictures
The Economic Hardship Reporting Project and The Guardian report that the presence of federal agents has left the Twin Cities on edge. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/daily-routines-minneapolis-st-paul-190003972.html
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Fun Finder: See a Queen rock ballet, a new Hmong play or Uruguayan dance this weekend
St. Paul is home to so much creative art, so we’re launching a new weekly series to spotlight worthwhile events to add to your calendars … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/04/08/fun-finder-see-a-queen-rock-ballet-a-new-hmong-play-or-uruguayan-dance-this-weekend/
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Spring-Summer Arts Guide: 24+ community events to add family fun to your calendar
Spring and summer are good in St. Paul. Parades, art crawls and activities by the lakes are always on our calendars. Some beloved events are back — looking at you, International Festival of … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/spring-summer-arts-guide-24-153300790.html
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365 Amplified: Four generations, one million dollars
Rob and Omar preview the sixth annual Most Influential Native American Leaders list, then discuss Hydrate IV Bar, a new hydration therapy franchise opening in Madison. St. Paul Mayor Mee Moua visits M … Full story: https://madison365.com/365-amplified-four-generations-one-million-dollars/
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St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her to be honored Friday at community reception in McFarland
St. Paul’s mayor will come to McFarland later this week for a community reception celebrating her accomplishments. Mayor Kaohly Her was born in Laos and came to the United States as a refugee. She … Full story: https://madison365.com/st-paul-mayor-kaohly-her-to-be-honored-friday-at-community-reception-in-mcfarland/
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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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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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Minnesota Humanities Center Launches Two Youth Poetry Programs
Tags: arts, celebrate, celebration, communities, community, council, culture, event, Featured, festival, future, generation, heritage, history, humanities, identity, information, leadership, Legacy Amendment, life, local, march, media, Minnesota, nation, national, non-profit, organization, original, past, people, performances, poetry, poets, president, service, short, society, St. Paul, state, story, summer, support, United States, Voices Forward, work, youthFebruary 27, 2026—ST. PAUL, MN— The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) announces the launch of two programs that highlight and uplift the work of youth poets in Minnesota: Voices Forward and the Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate. Applications for both programs are open until March 16 and can be found on MHC’s website (Voices Forward, Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate). CEO Kevin Lindsey stated that “MHC is…
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St. Paul City Council rejects grant extension for Lockheed Martin subsidiary
Swayed by public outcry, the St. Paul City Council recently voted to decline to extend the terms of a state grant awarded to a three-year-old microelectronics subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, the … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/st-paul-city-council-rejects-180600011.html
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Mayor Kaohly Her returns to St. Kate’s to break new ground in women’s leadership
St. Paul’s first woman and Asian American mayor, Kaohly Her chose The O’Shaughnessy for her inauguration in recognition of St. Kate’s as a women’s and Minority Serving Institution. Photo courtesy of … Full story: https://www.stkate.edu/newswire/news/mayor-kaohly-her-returns-st-kates-break-new-ground-womens-leadership-2026
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St. Paul Hmong woman with manslaughter conviction makes it through immigration check-in
Xay Yang, the advocate who accompanied Nou, is executive director of Transforming Generations, a St. Paul nonprofit that provides support services to victims and survivors of domestic violence and … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/02/10/disabled-hmong-woman-not-detained-case-unresolved/
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St. Paul Hmong woman with manslaughter conviction makes it through immigration check-in
A Hmong woman living in St. Paul was not detained during a Tuesday appointment at a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office, as she feared, but her case remains unresolved. She was married … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/st-paul-hmong-woman-manslaughter-210800560.html