Statement by the Vang family on the passing of Secret War Lt. Colonel Tou-Fu Vang
St. Paul, Minn. (Dec. 1, 2020) — Lt. Colonel Tong C. Vang (Ret), son of Secret War Veteran Lt. Colonel Tou-Fu Vang, made the following statement on the passing of[…]
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1.5 Exhibit highlights Southeast Asian diaspora in Minnesota
AAP StaffMINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 12, 2020) — Minnesota is home to over 114,000 people with roots in Southeast Asia including refugees, and 2020 marks the 45th anniversary since the end of[…]
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Laomagination:45 exhibit looks at refugee journey in Midwest
AAP StaffMINNEAPOLIS (Dec. 12, 2020) — In 1975, thousands of people with roots in Laos began a global journey that took them around the world following the 20th century conflicts[…]
Funny Asian Women Kollective bring ‘The Trunk Show’ to St. Paul
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Oct. 6, 2020) — Funny Asian Women Kollective, better known as F.A.W.K., will host “The Trunk Show” pop-up comedy from the back of a pickup truck in four[…]
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Xoua Thao, Lue Yang named to service academies
ST. PAUL, Minn. (June 16, 2020) — U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum (DFL-MN-4) recognized the 12 Fourth District residents she nominated and who are accepting appointments to U.S. Service Academies. “I[…]
14 conservation officers candidates now training with Minnesota DNR
ST. PAUL, Minn. (June 15, 2020) — The 20th class of candidates in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Conservation Officer Academy started training in May at Camp Ripley. This[…]
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A Call to Action: Stop deportation of Hmong and Lao
As Hmong and Laotian Americans prepare to mark the 45th anniversary of refugee resettlement to America in May 2020, instead of embracing and celebrating our unique stories, the Trump administration quite[…]
Hmong women share experiences with Ping Chong + Company
St. Paul, Minn. — Park Square Theatre resumes its 2019-2020 season with the world premiere production of “Face to Face: Hmong Women’s Experiences” from March 5-15 at Park Square Theatre,[…]
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Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans statement on potential deportation of certain Lao and Hmong Americans
ST. PAUL, Minn. (Feb. 18, 2020) — The State Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans on Monday released a statement regarding the potential deportation of certain Lao and Hmong Americans. The[…]
Hmong American nonprofit creates pathways to construction industry
St. Paul, Minn. (Nov. 25, 2019) — The Asian Economic Development Association (AEDA) recently launched ACTx, a new job training program to help Hmong American and other St Paul community[…]
