Tag: stories
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Minnesota’s Hmong community feeling a sense of betrayal amid ICE crackdowns
The Hmong community has a long history with the United States, having supported Washington during the Vietnam War in the 1960s. Now, its members are experiencing confusion and a sense of betrayal as … Full story: https://theworld.org/stories/2026/03/12/minnesotas-hmong-community-feeling-a-sense-of-betrayal-amid-ice-crackdowns
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Detroit-area officials hear stories and feedback from community members impacted by ICE
On Friday, a group of Detroit-area lawmakers and members of the Detroit City Council opened the floor for community members and local advocates to discuss U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/detroit-area-officials-hear-stories-221840251.html
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DOJ says Hmong grandfather lived with sex offenders — one has been in MN prison for months
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The sex offenders federal authorities said they were seeking when they detained an elderly Hmong man in St. Paul Sunday do not … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/doj-says-hmong-grandfather-lived-153700194.html
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How Sheboygan celebrates America’s 250th with stories of home
SHEBOYGAN – The Sheboygan County Museum is hosting a four-part speaker series exploring how the United States became home to people from around the world. The series is expected to run on the first … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/sheboygan-celebrates-america-250th-stories-160112831.html
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Top 5 immigration stories of 2025: Somali, Hmong and Latino immigrants targeted, Lake Street protest
Minnesota’s top immigration stories of 2025 include ICE arrests of Somali, Hmong and Latino immigrants, and public protests against immigration enforcement. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/immigration/sahan-journal-2025-top-immigration-stories/
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‘It’s ripping up our families’; Community organizer reacts to Laos travel ban in 2026
“They do the Hmong New Years, their celebrations, their gatherings, and if relatives in America here are free, they want to be part of that celebration. So they fly back just go see family,” Her said. Full story: https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/its-ripping-up-our-families-community-organizer-reacts-to-laos-travel-ban-in-2026/article_9c4a92f6-b283-482c-8eae-1dbe0d812647.html
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Hmong New Year celebration marks 50 years of culture in the U.S.
The Hmong New Year celebration at Madison College brought the community together to honor tradition and culture on Saturday. Full story: https://www.wkow.com/news/top-stories/hmong-new-year-celebration-marks-50-years-of-culture-in-the-u-s/article_d99a3b39-23ee-4595-a143-5e124b1ef8ae.html
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Hmong New Year preparation at the Copper Top Church
Tags: celebration, church, food, Hmong, Minnesota, New Year, organization, performances, stories, story, student, top, universityThe University of Minnesota Duluth Hmong Student Organization is preparing for their Hmong New Year celebration at the Copper Top Church on Saturday December 6th featuring food and performances. Full story: https://www.wdio.com/front-page/top-stories/hmong-new-year-at-copper-top-church/
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Michigan man home after fighting ICE detention, and 4 other major stories
A Michigan man was reunited with his family in Grand Rapids on Wednesday after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for nearly five months despite having lived in the U.S. Full story: https://www.mlive.com/news/2025/12/michigan-man-home-after-fighting-ice-detention-and-4-other-major-headlines.html
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Hmong community celebrates its New Year and 50 years as Americans
MINNEAPOLIS — “Let’s do the ball toss,” a young woman excitedly said to the young man with her as they walked into the St. Paul RiverCentre auditorium Saturday for the 45th annual Minnesota Hmong New … Full story: https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/nov/29/hmong-community-celebrates-its-new-year-and-50-yea/
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Marginalized stories seize spotlight in ‘Encounters’ art exhibit
At 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14., the Eau Claire Area Hmong Mutual Assistance Association (ECAMHAA) transformed into a gallery of patchwork quilts, ink portraits, paintings and poetry. While Jerrika … Full story: https://www.spectatornews.com/arts-life/2025/11/marginalized-stories-seize-spotlight-in-encounters-art-exhibit/
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Art exhibit to tell stories of marginalized experiences
Encounters is an art exhibition that gives people the opportunity to encounter other people in their community on a deeper level through art pieces created from individual stories. Full story: https://www.weau.com/2025/11/12/interview-art-exhibit-tell-stories-marginalized-experiences/
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Weekend events at Union Depot mark 50th anniversary of Vietnam War’s end
The stories of Minnesota’s Southeast Asian communities and the state’s military veterans will be highlighted during a two-day commemoration of the war’s end. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/10/30/weekend-events-at-union-depot-mark-50th-anniversary-of-vietnam-wars-end/
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Weekend events at Union Depot mark 50th anniversary of Vietnam War’s end
The stories of Minnesota’s Southeast Asian communities and the state’s military veterans will be highlighted during a two-day commemoration of the war’s end this weekend in St. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2025/10/30/weekend-events-at-union-depot-mark-50th-anniversary-of-vietnam-wars-end/
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50 Years After The CIA’s “Secret War”
VANG VIENG, Laos — The Central Intelligence Agency’s “secret war” in Laos ended 50 years ago, silencing Lima Site 6 and other isolated airstrips which helped the U.S. carpet bomb this tiny … Full story: https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL2510/S00023/laos-50-years-after-the-cias-secret-war.htm
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Weaving the waves 50 years of Hmong history in America
Years after the first Hmong families arrived in the United States, students and educators in Wausau are sharing their stories in a new way. Full story: https://www.waow.com/news/weaving-the-waves-50-years-of-hmong-history-in-america/article_f392bcf4-730c-4503-afdc-cc0c92951337.html
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50 years later: Fort Chaffee’s impact on Vietnamese American success stories
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the subsequent arrival of over 50,000 Vietnamese, Lao, and Hmong refugees at Fort Chaffee. For ma … Full story: https://katv.com/news/local/50-years-later-fort-chaffees-impact-on-vietnamese-american-success-stories-fall-of-saigon-lao-hmong-indochine-migration-refugee-assistance-act-citizens-host-family