Tag: United States
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A History of Minnesota’s People
A lot of times, people look at the history of the United States of America and they start with the first French fur trader, British occupation or American conquest, but here were tens of thousands of … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a4739bd0bdc4026812d417c55685193&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.kare11.com%2farticle%2fentertainment%2fevents%2famerica-250%2fa-history-of-minnesotas-people%2f89-7c99343f-7544-462f-81b7-e5c0359a4445&c=4197351424934224422&mkt=en-us
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Secret no more – Minnesota expanding recognition, benefits for Secret War veterans
Gia Tou Lee kept a secret for decades. As a young man, he fought on behalf of the United States in a war that was hidden from the American public. When he arrive in Minnesota as a refugee in 1976, he … Full story: https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/news/secret-no-more—minnesota-expanding-recognition-benefits-for-secret-war-veterans/article_e59f2a79-36d2-4772-b2de-e960311e903d.html
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This Valley cooking class connects Hmong youth with traditional roots, language. ‘This is a part of our culture’
When Kristy Xiong emigrated as a child from Thailand to the United States in 1992, she learned to hold onto her cultural roots through food. Full story: https://hanfordsentinel.com/community/selma-kingsburg/lifestyles/this-valley-cooking-class-connects-hmong-youth-with-traditional-roots-language-this-is-a-part/article_ad6f7af8-4868-4e49-bbb6-6f9f5e5e748f.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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5 Dishes That Simply Taste Better In The Midwest
The Midwest may not be the culinary capital of the United States (that’s probaby NYC or New Orleans), but it has some dishes that just taste best here. Full story: https://www.aol.com/articles/5-dishes-simply-taste-better-101700000.html
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Sheboygan Memorial Day parade and other county events return this year
Many events throughout the county return to honor military personnel who died serving in the United States Armed Forces, like the Sheboygan parade. Full story: https://packerswire.usatoday.com/story/news/local/2026/05/18/sheboygan-county-memorial-day-parades-ceremonies-brat-frys-may-25/90085168007/
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Men fled war – then something began killing them in their sleep
The video explores the real-life mystery that helped inspire A Nightmare on Elm Street: a wave of sudden unexplained sleep deaths among young Hmong men who had fled Laos for the United States. At the … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/social-issues/men-fled-war-then-something-began-killing-them-in-their-sleep/vi-AA23tymj
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Local nonprofit hosts Hmong American Day celebration
Tags: American, celebration, community, Eau Claire, event, Hmong, Hmong American, local, power, story, United StatesThe Hmong community celebrated 51 years of being in the United States with a free event in Phoenix Park. For the fourth year, the nonprofit Power Up Eau Claire held a Hmong American Day celebration. Full story: https://www.weau.com/2026/05/17/local-nonprofit-hosts-hmong-american-day-celebration/
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Flags to fly at half-staff Thursday in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day
Gov. Tony Evers has ordered flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Thursday in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2026/05/13/flags-fly-half-staff-thursday-honor-hmong-lao-veterans-day/
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Gov. Evers Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day, Proclaims “Hmong-Lao Veterans Day” Across the State
Gov. Tony Evers signed Executive Order #293, ordering the flags of the United States and the state of Wisconsin to be flown at half-staff on Thurs., May 14, 2026, in honor of Hmong-Lao Veterans Day. Full story: https://urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/gov-evers-orders-flags-to-half-staff-in-honor-of-hmong-lao-veterans-day-proclaims-hmong-lao-veterans-day-across-the-state-5/
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Minnesota Senate approves new benefits for ‘Secret War’ veterans
When the United States fought the Vietnam War, the government covertly recruited Hmong and Laotian men to assist with its efforts in Laos. Full story: https://www.hometownsource.com/press_and_news/news/government/minnesota-senate-approves-new-benefits-for-secret-war-veterans/article_652d661b-14e1-4ca5-a54f-5b20d15864de.html
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Impact of Mac’s “bubble” on the Hmong community
Minnesota is home to the largest concentration of Hmong people in the United States (U.S.). According to the American Community Survey, over 100,000 Hmong individuals reside within Minnesota, … Full story: https://themacweekly.com/2026/04/impact-of-macs-bubble-on-the-hmong-community/
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Wausau Hmong 50 Year Celebration happening this weekend
This weekend, the Wausau Hmong Community is celebrating a historic milestone: 50 years since arriving in the United States. Full story: https://www.waow.com/news/wausau-hmong-50-year-celebration-happening-this-weekend/article_d0383d15-44f1-4ac1-80b6-76fce87092ec.html
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Educational report highlights needs and progress in Southeast Asian American educational journey
In the 1970s, refugees began arriving from Southeast Asia and and fleeing to the United States from the Khmer Rouge genocide in Cambodia. Full story: https://nwasianweekly.com/2026/03/educational-report-highlights-needs-and-progress-in-southeast-asian-american-educational-journey/
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St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her to be honored Friday at community reception in McFarland
St. Paul’s mayor will come to McFarland later this week for a community reception celebrating her accomplishments. Mayor Kaohly Her was born in Laos and came to the United States as a refugee. She … Full story: https://madison365.com/st-paul-mayor-kaohly-her-to-be-honored-friday-at-community-reception-in-mcfarland/
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The History of Hmong in Wisconsin
Mai Zong Vue shares the history and experiences of Hmong who settled in Wisconsin. Mai Zong Vue, chief operating officer of The Hmong Institute, discusses how and why Hmong came to the United States … Full story: https://www.pbs.org/video/the-history-of-hmong-in-wisconsin-p0oye9/
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Minnesota Humanities Center Launches Two Youth Poetry Programs
Tags: arts, celebrate, celebration, communities, community, council, culture, event, Featured, festival, future, generation, heritage, history, humanities, identity, information, leadership, Legacy Amendment, life, local, march, media, Minnesota, nation, national, non-profit, organization, original, past, people, performances, poetry, poets, president, service, short, society, St. Paul, state, story, summer, support, United States, Voices Forward, work, youthFebruary 27, 2026—ST. PAUL, MN— The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) announces the launch of two programs that highlight and uplift the work of youth poets in Minnesota: Voices Forward and the Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate. Applications for both programs are open until March 16 and can be found on MHC’s website (Voices Forward, Minnesota Youth Poet Laureate). CEO Kevin Lindsey stated that “MHC is…