Tag: state
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Minnesota’s language diversity offers a snapshot of a changing state
What are the most common non-English languages spoken in Minnesota homes? The Census Bureau’s data shapes policy and highlights the state’s immigration patterns and linguistic diversity. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/minnesota-non-english-languages-census-data/
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Ethnic studies was supposed to start in California schools. What happened?
Ethnic studies was supposed to start this fall. But the state cut funding for it and fights erupted over who is included in the curriculum. Full story: https://calmatters.org/education/k-12-education/2025/09/ethnic-studies-california/
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Ethnic studies was supposed to start in California schools. What happened?
The ethnic studies class was meant to focus on the cultures and histories of African-Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans and Latinos. The state’s curriculum also encourages schools to add … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/careersandeducation/ethnic-studies-was-supposed-to-start-in-california-schools-what-happened/ar-AA1MONDx
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State Rep. Francesca Hong, a bartender and Democratic Socialist, joins primary field for governor
State Rep. Francesca Hong, a Madison Democratic Socialist, chef and bartender, is joining the growing Democratic field for governor — saying she hopes to be a relatable candidate who can bring working … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/state-rep-francesca-hong-bartender-101540845.html
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State Fair Food Is Getting More Global—And More Exciting
Each year fairs reinvents themselves to mirror evolving local tastes and demographics. Nowhere is that reinvention more visible than in the food concessions. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/state-fair-food-getting-more-110000101.html
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Laid to rest at last: Vietnam War veteran from Exeter honored after son’s 15-year fight
EXETER — Fifteen years after he died, Theodore Phayamouk, of Exeter, was finally laid to rest at New Hampshire’s State Veterans Cemetery, a final journey for a man whose military service spanned … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/laid-rest-last-vietnam-war-090438065.html
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Last-chance deals, specials on final day of Minnesota State Fair
Monday is the 12th and final day of the 2025 Great Minnesota Get-Together. Discounts are being offered all day on Mighty Midway and Kidway rides and games, and many other special discounts and … Full story: https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/last-chance-deals-specials-on-final-day-of-minnesota-state-fair/
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Minnesota lawmakers ask state officials to intervene as Hmong Minnesotans face deportation to Laos
About 100 people rallied at the East Side Freedom Library in St. Paul against the deportation of Southeast Asian and Hmong immigrants. Full story: https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-lawmakers-ask-state-officials-to-intervene-as-hmong-minnesotans-face-deportation-to-laos/601371725
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Hmong 50 Festival at the Minnesota State Capitol
Tags: capitol, community, festival, Hmong, Minnesota, people, state, story, Twin Cities, United StatesThe Twin Cities’ Hmong community celebrated 50 years since their arrival in the United States. Helen Mirren says she’s left ‘insulted’ by younger people’s ‘condescending’ comments … Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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The Best, Worst, and Most Middling New Foods of the 2025 Minnesota State Fair
Spiced tandoori chicken layered with a blend of Monterey Jack & mozzarella cheese and a mixture of sauteed onions, mixed bell peppers, jalapeños, corn, cilantro and green chilis. Folded inside paratha … Full story: https://racketmn.com/minnesota-state-fair-2025-new-food-review-best-worst
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Emerging Minneapolis artist Nina Rivera holds up mirror to our culture of overstimulation
Check out a cosplay event in St. Paul, a Hmong arts festival at the State Capitol, or a Minneapolis art show exploring the impact of technology. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/arts-culture/things-to-do-twin-cities-hmong-arts-fest-sci-fi-cosplay-new-art/
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Minnesota State Fair 2025: The best and worst new foods, part 1
The best part was the toast, which was exceptionally buttery and crunchy. Overall, the dish was quite salty, but the filling had some good, bold flavor: lemongrass, ginger, fish sauce, garlic, … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=68a7f11ec5954a8c96bdb8059aa4ea7a&url=https%3a%2f%2fbringmethenews.com%2fminnesota-lifestyle%2fminnesota-state-fair-2025-the-best-and-worst-new-foods-part-1&c=7603899601250145157&mkt=en-us
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Why a state blood center is declaring a blood emergency
Plus: AG Keith Ellison announces lawsuit against social media app; A closer look at ‘Mystic Lake Amphitheater’; and more. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/glean/2025/08/why-a-state-blood-center-is-declaring-a-blood-emergency/
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Minnesota lawmakers ask state officials to intervene as Hmong Minnesotans face deportation to Laos
About 100 people rallied in St. Paul Sunday against the deportation of Hmong Minnesotans to Laos. A lawmaker asked Gov. Walz to intervene. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/hmong-deportations-rally-st-paul-minnesota-laos/