Tag: Xiong
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Site at Lake Phalen to be named Tou Ger Xiong Picnic Island
The late Tou Ger Xiong, a Hmong advocate, comedian and storyteller, was murdered during a 2023 trip to Colombia. Full story: https://www.twincities.com/2026/07/08/site-at-lake-phalen-to-be-named-tou-ger-xiong-picnic-island/
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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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Fresno Cooking Class Connects Hmong Youth With Traditional Roots
Explore how the Fresno nonprofit A Hopeful Encounter and Kristy Xiong teach youth how to prepare and cook traditional Hmong dishes. Full story: https://gvwire.com/2026/06/24/fresno-cooking-class-connects-hmong-youth-with-traditional-roots/
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Local veteran reflects on Hmong-Lao Veterans Day
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – Governor Tony Evers declared May 14 as Hmong-Lao Veterans Day and a local Hmong veteran is reflecting on the significance of this day. Tong Toua Xiong moved to the U.S. in … Full story: https://www.weau.com/2026/05/14/local-veteran-reflects-hmong-lao-veterans-day/
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Local veteran reflects on Hmong-Lao Veterans Day
Governor Tony Evers declared May 14 as Hmong-Lao Veterans Day and a local Hmong veteran is reflecting on the significance of this day. Tong Toua Xiong moved to the U.S. in 1978 and has lived in Eau … Full story: https://www.weau.com/2026/05/14/local-veteran-reflects-hmong-lao-veterans-day/
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Wausau’s Yee Leng Xiong endorsed by Sen. Baldwin for state treasurer
WAUSAU, Wis. (WAOW) — U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin endorsed Yee Leng Xiong for Wisconsin state treasurer in the Democratic primary. Xiong is a Marathon County supervisor and D.C. Everest School Board … Full story: https://www.waow.com/news/wausaus-yee-leng-xiong-endorsed-by-sen-baldwin-for-state-treasurer/article_327dd92c-367d-4c1e-9112-d4a13483949e.html
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MochiUnni grand opening to feature free cheesecake, boba bar
MochiUnni dates back to 2023, when co-owners Pa Vang and Rose Xiong started selling desserts and pastries at farmers markets. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69b8d79f56b748e6bb88735f17010f2d&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jsonline.com%2fstory%2fcommunities%2fnorthwest%2fnews%2fmenomonee-falls%2f2026%2f03%2f16%2fmochiunni-asian-french-bakery-opening-soon-in-menomonee-falls%2f89139417007%2f&c=14848804964186131948&mkt=en-us
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Students host community egg roll making and Hmong culture night
The event was part of junior Logan Xiong and senior Angie Yang’s Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) project. Twelve stations were set up in Wausau West’s kitchens, full of … Full story: https://www.wsaw.com/2026/02/04/students-host-community-egg-roll-making-hmong-culture-night/
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Students host community egg roll making and Hmong culture night
The event was part of junior Logan Xiong and senior Angie Yang’s FCCLA project. Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/students-host-community-egg-roll-making-and-hmong-culture-night/ar-AA1VCsPH
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31-year-old aims to make history in State of Wisconsin
The post 31 year old aims to make history in state of Wisconsin appeared first on AsAmNews. Yee Leng Xiong announced Wednesday his candidacy for Wisconsin Treasurer, a race that could make him the … Full story: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/31-year-old-aims-to-make-history-in-state-of-wisconsin/ar-AA1TSEwA
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Hmong refugee in Michigan remains in legal limbo after pardon stopped his deportation
St. Johns — The email landed in attorney Nancy Xiong’s inbox that day in October with an official document that she’d been hoping for for months. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer had granted Xiong’s client — a … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=6a3961e17f764d81b6f7048f8e08f2c7&url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.cincinnati.com%2fstory%2fnews%2flocal%2fmichigan%2f2025%2f12%2f22%2fhmong-refugee-lue-yang-whitmer-pardon-ice-immigration-detention-baldwin-michigan-laos-thailand-trump%2f87845363007%2f&c=2232283288236824285&mkt=en-us
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