Tag: summer
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See Simone Biles’ silver-medal winning floor routine in her final event of the 2024 Olympics
The “Redemption Tour” did not end with a golden encore for Simone Biles, but it did end with a silver medal, Biles’ fourth of the Paris Olympics. By the time she entered Bercy Arena for the beam and … Full story: https://www.nbcnewyork.com/paris-2024-summer-olympics/simone-biles-floor-final-olympics-2024-silver-medal-routine/5673492/
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At Suni Lee watch party in Maplewood, hundreds cheer her comeback journey to Paris bronze
For this year’s final, Lee had to compete against Biles. During the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, Biles had left the race for mental health reasons and Lee made history, becoming the first Hmong … Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/culture-community/suni-lee-paris-olympics-individual-all-around-minnesota-watch-party/
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How gymnast Suni Lee overcame illness to make a triumphant Olympic return
Suni Lee helped lead her team to a gold medal on Tuesday, a feat even more remarkable because it wasn’t long ago she was told she may never be able to compete in gymnastics again. Full story: https://www.nbcchicago.com/paris-2024-summer-olympics/how-gymnast-suni-lee-overcame-illness-to-make-a-triumphant-olympic-return/3507561/
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How Gymnast Suni Lee’s Family Inspired Her for the 2024 Olympics
At the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, Sunisa “Suni” Lee made history as the first Hmong American Olympic gymnast champion. She took home the gold medal for Team U.S.A. in the women’s gymnasticsindividual … Full story: https://sports.yahoo.com/suni-lee-opens-her-close-224500260.html
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Hmong senator en route to Paris to support Suni Lee, helped bring gymnastics trials to Minnesota
About two dozen Minnesotans — including gold medalist and St. Paul native Suni Lee will attend the unconventional and unprecedented Opening Ceremony of the Summer Games in Paris. Sen. Foung Hawj, … Full story: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/07/26/hmong-senator-olympics-paris-suni-lee-gymnastics-trials-minnesota
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Five events where you can celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday with him this summer
Smokey Bear will appear at events across the state for his 80th birthday, including Wisconsin State Fair, Forest Fest and Hmong Wausau Festival. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/five-events-where-celebrate-smokey-095525626.html
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Meet the 2024 U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team: Get to Know Newcomer Hezly Rivera & More
Lee is back for her second Summer Olympics. The 21-year-old was the 2020 Olympic All-Around champion and the first Hmong-American Olympian. After her first Olympics, Lee competed on Dancing with the … Full story: https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/us-womens-gymnastics-team-2024-hezly-rivera-simone-biles/
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A Hmong’s family journey takes them to the banks of Plum Creek
Vang works a summer job at the gift shop of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum, a veritable mecca of Americana. She hands the woman and her family their tickets and directs them toward the exhibits — the … Full story: https://www.startribune.com/a-hmongs-family-journey-takes-them-to-the-banks-of-plum-creek/600381035/
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Nutritious and delicious: Hunger Task Force teaches MPS students of color how to eat healthy
Cooking with Culture’ is a summer program through Hunger Task Force that combines culture and nutrition to teach Public School students. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/nutritious-delicious-hunger-task-force-140400777.html
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IVSC offers thanks
Whew! What generosity! The community really came together to support the 2024 Indian Valley Summer Camp this year. Full story: https://www.trinityjournal.com/opinion/community_kudos/article_28c87f40-3e4d-11ef-8074-3b23e9e15bb1.html
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Seven new restaurants in Fresno for cooling down this summer. From ice cream to healthy
The business founded by the 20-something Hmong sisters serves ice cream and taiyaki. That’s a Japanese pastry, cooked fresh and served warm in the shape of a fish. You can get it served atop a bowl of … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/seven-restaurants-fresno-cooling-down-123000936.html
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Seven new restaurants in Fresno for cooling down this summer. From ice cream to healthy
In addition to traditional American summertime treats, the restaurants feature cuisine from Armenia, Kuwait and Asia that won’t weigh you down. Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/news/seven-restaurants-fresno-cooling-down-123000936.html
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FUSD students learn about Hmong and Khmer language and culture in Summer Academy class
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Students are leaning into learning more about the Hmong and Khmer cultures and languages. The pages of books are coming to life in Padao Thoa’s class this summer. Students are … Full story: https://abc30.com/post/fusd-students-learn-hmong-khmer-language-culture-summer/14949911/
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Summer in the Park celebrated in Hayfork
Residents celebrated in the sunshine Saturday, June 8, during this year’s only Summer in the Park for Hayfork. Full story: https://www.trinityjournal.com/entertainment/festivals/article_fbc2f4ec-2db4-11ef-888a-73848cafd6d3.html
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Here are 8 events you don’t want to miss this summer in the Wausau area
WAUSAU − Whether you like live music or live animals, hot air balloons or airplanes, classic fair foods or traditional Hmong fare, there are events and activities for everyone in the Wausau area this … Full story: https://www.wausaudailyherald.com/story/entertainment/events/2024/06/11/wausau-area-events-you-dont-want-to-miss-this-summer/74009093007/
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Here are 8 events you don’t want to miss this summer in the Wausau area
The event offers children’s games and activities, bounce houses, zip lines, a petting zoo, drone demonstrations, static plane displays, pilot meet and greets, food vendors, a beer garden, live … Full story: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/8-events-dont-want-miss-102050383.html