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The Jason Show: Chef Yia Vang, Stephanie Hanson samples new fair foods
It’s Day 1 of the Minnesota State Fair. Chef Yia Vang brings something new to the State Fair in 2026 – a Hmong Corndog. He talks to Jason about the new creation and what it’s like preparing for the … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/food-and-drink/general/the-jason-show-chef-yia-vang-stephanie-hanson-samples-new-fair-foods/vi-AA2b4B2D
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Minnesota State Fair food review: From Hmong corndogs to cheese curd lumpia
Sahan Journal staff ate their way through the best new ethnic foods at the Great Minnesota Get-Together, which starts today. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/minnesota-state-fair-new-foods-reviews-2026/
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13 music, theater performances to see in Milwaukee in September 2026
Here are 13 promising performing arts shows scheduled for September 2026, including “Footloose” and a show inspired by Mary Nohl. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a910dbbe5de4a3a921505d95af2fa98&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fentertainment%2farts%2f2026%2f08%2f27%2f13-music-theater-performances-to-see-in-milwaukee-in-september-2026%2f91241670007%2f&c=9443545509644453355&mkt=en-us
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Fact Check: How Exaggerated is MN GOP’s Ceaseless $9B Fraud Claim? (Spoiler: Extremely.)
Plus more bad MPS news, Hmong funeral garb, and two attenuated celebrity death local angles in today’s Flyover news roundup. Full story: https://racketmn.com/fact-check-how-exaggerated-is-mn-gops-ceaseless-9b-fraud-claim-spoiler-extremely
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At Billy’s Hmong Shop, handsewn garments help keep Hmong funeral tradition alive
Billy Vang owns Billy’s Hmong Shop in the Maplewood Mall, specializing in traditional Hmong funeral garments and supplies. Vang is partnering with North Memorial Health to provide the garments for … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/maplewood-mall-minnesota-billys-hmong-funeral-garments/
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What’s in ‘HMong Futures’?
Katie Ka Vang’s play about a historic Twin Cities immigrant community became more timely than anticipated when their state was violently occupied. Full story: https://www.americantheatre.org/2026/08/26/whats-in-hmong-futures/
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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA NEWS | Securing Our Food, Fighting Against Hunger: Minnesota Farmers Bring the State’s Food System Into Public View
Six Minnesota women farmers brought diverse agricultural traditions into public view as the state confronts record food-shelf use, rising costs and food insecurity. Full story: https://minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapids-mn/n/385757/minneapolimedia-news-securing-our-food-fighting-against-hunger-minnesota
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Sean xav tu nws tus tub ntawm no tab sis tseem muaj ib teeb meem cuam tshuam thiab.
Muaj ib co cai tshiab muaj hom phiaj coj los pov puag tej zej zog pem suab. Tab sis tej neeg zos twb ntsib teeb meem lawm hais tias zoo li tsis muaj neeg kub siab txog lawv. Full story: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/hmong/hmv/article/sean-wanted-to-raise-his-son-here-then-came-the-massive-black-box/0h2uhjmso
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MINNEAPOLIMEDIA SPECIAL REPORT | Six Women Bring Minnesota’s Changing Agricultural Story to Minneapolis
Six Minnesota women farmers bring dairy, livestock, regenerative agriculture and diverse cultural farming traditions to a Minneapolis stage tonight. Full story: https://minneapolimedia.town.news/g/coon-rapids-mn/n/385644/minneapolimedia-special-report-six-women-bring-minnesotas-changing
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South Sacramento library to unveil mural celebrating cultural diversity
Sacramento artists created the public art installation which will be unveiled Aug. 31 at Valley-Hi North Laguna Library. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/general/south-sacramento-library-to-unveil-mural-celebrating-cultural-diversity/ar-AA2aJUpI
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Executive Profile: Phong Yang’s journey from refugee to Fresno State leader
Fresno State Vice President Phong Yang shares his family’s Central Valley journey, his path to higher education and what shaped his career. Full story: https://thebusinessjournal.com/phong-yang-fresno-state-executive-profile/
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Vietnam’s ‘Love Market’: Ex-lovers meet each other once a year, and this centuries-old tradition is still alive
If Wuthering Heights were set in northern Vietnam instead of Yorkshire, Cathy’s husband, Edgar Linton, would have had a serious problem with her meeting Heathcliff once a year. In fact, it would have … Full story: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/travel/news/vietnams-love-market-ex-lovers-meet-each-other-once-a-year-and-this-centuries-old-tradition-is-still-alive/articleshow/133350694.cms
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Vietnam’s ‘love market’: Ex-lovers meet each other once a year, and this centuries-old tradition is still alive
Vietnam’s Khau Vai Love Market honors past connections annually. This tradition allows former lovers to reunite and remember their shared history. The market, recognized as cultural heritage, defies … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-in/society-culture-and-history/cultural-events/vietnam-s-love-market-ex-lovers-meet-each-other-once-a-year-and-this-centuries-old-tradition-is-still-alive/ar-AA2atrJy
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“Sin Cheng Golden Season – Echoes of the Hmong Flute” Festival in Lao Cai
Thousands of visitors flocked to Sin Cheng Commune, Lao Cai Province, on August 15, 2026, to attend the first Sin Cheng Golden Season Festival 2026, themed “Sin Cheng Golden Season – Echoes of the … Full story: https://happyvietnam.vnanet.vn/en/sin-cheng-golden-season-echoes-of-the-hmong-flute-festival-in-lao-cai/61100.html
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Carnival 2026 brings vibrant street spectacle to Nghe An
The celebrations will continue on August 19 at Ho Chi Minh Square with a grand music show and fireworks display featuring 1,500 high-altitude fireworks and more than 1,000 low-altitude fireworks. Full story: https://happyvietnam.vnanet.vn/en/carnival-2026-brings-vibrant-street-spectacle-to-nghe-an/61119.html
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ICE deportations of California Asians rise over 1,000%. Is Fresno caught up in surge?
These communities are being impacted in a way that we haven’t seen before,” said an attorney with the Asian Law Caucus. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/ice-deportations-california-asians-rise-232247442.html
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Twin Rivers Unified School District celebrates first day of school
The Twin Rivers Unified School District celebrates the first day of school, as the first Hmong and woman superintendent talks about the plans she has for the year. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/general/twin-rivers-unified-school-district-celebrates-first-day-of-school/vi-AA2ap8So