Tag: work
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WA’s Hmong farmers face floods at generational crossroads
Before the floods, the Hmong farming community was already grappling with who will carry on the work when the older generation no longer can. Full story: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/was-hmong-farmers-face-floods-at-generational-crossroads/
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Fun Finder: Kaposia Days, a new Irish block party and free live music
Putting on a community festival is no small feat, but around town, folks are putting in hard work to make fun happen this weekend. In South St. Paul, Kaposia Days has been going strong for more than … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/06/24/fun-finder-kaposia-days-a-new-irish-block-party-and-free-live-music/
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Fun Finder: Kaposia Days, a new Irish block party and free live music
Putting on a community festival is no small feat, but around town, folks are putting in hard work to make fun happen this weekend. In South Kaposia Days has been going s … Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/06/24/fun-finder-kaposia-days-a-new-irish-block-party-and-free-live-music/
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I moved from California to Minneapolis for work. I didn’t know what to expect, but now I don’t think I’ll ever leave
I moved from the Bay Area to Minneapolis for work. Although I didn’t know anyone in the city, I’ve quickly grown to love the vibrant community. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/i-moved-from-california-to-minneapolis-for-work-i-didn-t-know-what-to-expect-but-now-i-don-t-think-i-ll-ever-leave/ar-AA26rd3q
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Local Catholics brace for change as archdiocese restructuring models emerge
Some worry about how grouping churches together will work with different cultures in Metro Detroit. Others are praying their churches will be spared. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/local-catholics-brace-for-change-as-archdiocese-restructuring-models-emerge/ar-AA23MBdl
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Where the Wild Ideas Thrive
Though she increasingly presents her work throughout the country and the world, Minnesota remains her home because of “the thriving and strong support for our arts ecosystem.” The seasonal rhythms of … Full story: https://www.theatlantic.com/sponsored/explore-minnesota-2026/where-the-wild-ideas-thrive/4085/
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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…
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What if this all went away?
It’s not easy running an arts organization — we speak to six Sacramento groups to see how they keep trying to make it work … Full story: https://www.capradio.org/articles/2026/02/05/what-if-this-all-went-away/
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Local Hmong-Americans react to recent Laos U.S. travel ban
Effective January 1, the United States has added Laos to its travel ban list, barring Lao citizens from entering the country or applying for new U.S. visas, including those for work, study, … Full story: https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/la-crosse/local-hmong-americans-react-to-recent-laos-u-s-travel-ban/article_6fc275bf-5e40-4e8a-811f-bef4f816781b.html
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These groups help crime victims. Trump’s anti-DEI push is putting them on the defensive.
Trump’s crackdown on “woke” federal grants is putting pressure on Wisconsin nonprofits that work with victims of sexual assault and domestic violence. Full story: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/special-reports/2025/12/01/trumps-anti-dei-agenda-stokes-fear-for-wisconsin-crime-victim-groups/87274730007/
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Kaohly Her believes her work experience, relationships differentiate her as she readies to be St. Paul’s next mayor
It’s been a whirlwind for St. Paul Mayor-elect Kaohly Her since she defeated two-term incumbent Melvin Carter in an upset on Tuesday night, setting the stage for her to make history as the first woman … Full story: https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/kaohly-her-readies-to-be-st-paul-next-mayor/
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In an upset, voters choose Kaohly Her over two-time Mayor Melvin Carter
Her is the first woman to lead St. Paul and will work with the City Council made up of all women. Carter had sought a third term. Full story: https://www.minnpost.com/elections/2025/11/melvin-carter-kaohly-her-in-tight-race-for-st-paul-mayor/
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‘A blur of hard work’: Kaohly Vang Her’s late entry to St. Paul mayoral race pays off in historic win
Kaohly Vang Her, a Lao refugee turned state representative, will be the first woman and first Hmong American to serve as St. Paul mayor. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/democracy-politics/st-paul-mayor-election-winner-kaohly-vang-her/
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‘Labor of love’: Hmong couple turns flower, vegetable farm into a refuge for visitors
Yia Lee and Chong Ge Vang opened Rainbow Garden Farm in Harris, Minnesota, to the public after the pandemic to offer a refuge for citydwellers. Full story: https://sahanjournal.com/business-work/rainbow-garden-farm-hmong-owned-harris-minnesota/
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Whitmer pardons nonprofit Hmong refugee in ICE custody
It’s a race against the clock to free a St. Johns man who has been in custody for three months. Lue Yang is a husband and father of six. He was taken into ICE custody in July as he arrived to work in … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/society-culture-and-history/human-rights/whitmer-pardons-hmong-refugee-in-ice-custody-family-has-no-idea-where-he-is/ar-AA1P3Zo2
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Democrat wins Minnesota House special election to replace assassinated leader
The Minnesota House will soon return to full strength under an unusual power- sharing agreement that forces both parties to work together, following a special election to fill the seat left vacant when … Full story: https://www.fox21online.com/2025/09/17/democrat-wins-minnesota-house-special-election-to-replace-assassinated-leader/
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$2 million Creative Growth Fellowship aims to springboard, support Sacramento artists
Sacramento artists, including Pachia Lucy Vang and Chioko Juliette Grevious, have been awarded a grant to support their work as textile artists and storytellers, respectively, through the City of … Full story: https://sacobserver.com/2025/09/2-million-creative-growth-fellowship-aims-to-springboard-support-sacramento-artists/