Tag: St. Paul
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St. Paul holds Hmong International Freedom Festival this weekend
Canong Moua, executive director for United Hmong Family Inc., shares a preview of the event. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/st-paul-holds-hmong-international-freedom-festival-this-weekend/vi-AA26ta9b
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When ICE came for her husband, Linda Yang negotiated one more day with him. But their luck wouldn’t last.
South St. Paul resident Linda Yang is raising her five sons alone after her husband, Zong, was deported to Laos during Operation Metro Surge. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/south-st-paul-family-deportation-zong-linda-yang-hmong-laos/
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Hmong International Freedom Festival returns to St. Paul
The Hmong International Freedom Festival in St. Paul offers cultural performances, sports, and more. The event is expected to draw more than 55,000 attendees. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/hmong-international-freedom-festival-returns-165556148.html
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Hmong International Freedom Festival brings cultural celebration to St. Paul June 27-28
Tags: celebration, family, festival, freedom, Hmong, international, Minnesota, organization, St. Paul, story, United StatesOne of the largest Hmong cultural celebrations in the United States is returning to St. Paul. Hosted annually by the United Hmong Family, Inc., a Minnesota nonprofit organization that works to … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/hmong-international-freedom-festival-brings-150811834.html
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St. Paul man charged with threatening Mayor Kaohly Her in wake of political assassinations
A man is charged with threats of violence and harassment against St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her from when she was a legislator, prosecutors announced Wednesday. After Melissa Hortman, former speaker of the … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/06/17/man-charged-with-threatening-st-paul-mayor-kaohly-her-in-wake-of-political-assassinations/
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Man charged with threatening now-Mayor Kaohly Her on the day of Hortmans’ killings
A St. Paul man has been charged with threatening St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, hours after the assassination of state Rep. Melissa Hortman. Pao Her Lee, 49, is accused of posting videos online on June 14 … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/crime/general/man-charged-with-threatening-now-mayor-kaohly-her-on-the-day-of-hortmans-killings/ar-AA25URAq
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St. Paul man charged with harassing, threatening Mayor Kaohly Her
The threats were made in the wake of the assassination of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/st-paul-man-charged-harassing-192530175.html
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I can’t believe I have to say this, but no, I am not Mayor Kaohly Her
No, I am not the mayor of St. Paul. Or Star Tribune columnist Laura Yuen. We look nothing alike ― we just happen to all be Asian women, Ka Vang writes. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a33732f02264664baa92d86609438bd&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.startribune.com%2fasian-aapi-women-racism-hmong-community%2f601858227&c=5227736780766934858&mkt=en-us
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Local effort to expand nutrition access pays dividends for patients
Outside of an M Health Fairview clinic in St. Paul, a community garden represents a more holistic approach to care. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/community-health/2026/06/local-effort-to-expand-nutrition-access-pays-dividends-for-patients/
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South St. Paul man deported to Laos shares first look at life away from family
A South St. Paul man is adapting to life after being deported to Laos. He had never been there before, and he does not speak the local language. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/world/articles/south-st-paul-man-deported-024533422.html
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Hmong child nurses of the ‘Secret War’ in Laos remembered, honored
The traveling exhibit, “The Hmong Nurses of the Secret War in Laos,” was assembled by the Hmong Nurses Association, and is displayed in St. Paul through May 22. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/05/16/hmong-child-nurses-of-the-secret-war-in-laos-remembered-honored/
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New project maps 50 years of Hmong Minnesotan history
Coins hang from a traditional Hmong garment during the 43rd annual Hmong New Year event in St. Paul on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. NINA MOINI: From the first Hmong businesses to homes that became museums … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/05/14/storymap-50-years-hmong-minnesotan-history
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Literary calendar for week of May 3
Gary Bruggemann, a retired history teacher, will discuss “Saints and Sinners,” his history of the people and events that made St. Paul, on Wednesday at Next Chapter Booksellers. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/05/03/literary-calendar-for-week-of-may-3/
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This Minnesota City Saw Its Food Scene Shift Thanks To A Nearby Hmong Farming Community
Discover how Hmong farmers transformed St. Paul’s food scene through fresh crops, local markets, and a growing culinary influence. Full story: https://decorhint.com/this-minnesota-city-saw-its-food-scene-shift-thanks-to-a-nearby-hmong-farming-community/
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South St. Paul woman’s husband faces deportation to Laos over 1990s felony conviction
A South St. Paul woman is facing uncertainty as she prepares for her husband’s imminent deportation over a decades-old criminal record. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/south-st-paul-woman-s-husband-faces-deportation-to-laos-over-1990s-felony-conviction/ar-AA228yND
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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