Twin Cities is known as the ‘Hmong Capital of the World’
Minnesota has the second largest Hmong population in the U.S.
Minnesota has the second largest Hmong population in the U.S.
Hmong SGU veterans still fighting 50 years after the end of the Secret War
As the Vietnam War raged on in Southeast Asia during the 1960s and 1970s, a separate United States-backed operation was also underway in neighboring Laos. Known as the Secret War, the CIA recruited tens of thousands of Hmong soldiers for covert operations.
As the Vietnam War raged on in Southeast Asia during the 1960s and 1970s, a separate United States-backed operation was also underway in neighboring Laos. Known as the Secret War, the CIA recruited tens of thousands of Hmong soldiers for covert operations.
Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience
This documentary dives into the journey of Hmong refugees in America 50 years after the fall of Vietnam. Interviews and historical footage illustrate the success of Hmong families as well as the cultural challenges they faced as they resettled in Minnesota.
This documentary dives into the journey of Hmong refugees in America 50 years after the fall of Vietnam. Interviews and historical footage illustrate the success of Hmong families as well as the cultural challenges they faced as they resettled in Minnesota.
The Hmong story cloth: Preserving history with needle and thread
The Hmong use story cloths to document the history of their people and culture. One of the most popular topics for story cloths is the journey of the Hmong people from the Secret War to their resettlement in the U.S. and other Western countries.
The Hmong use story cloths to document the history of their people and culture. One of the most popular topics for story cloths is the journey of the Hmong people from the Secret War to their resettlement in the U.S. and other Western countries.
Secret War: Hmong veterans still fighting
The CIA recruited tens of thousands of Hmong men and boys as surrogate fighters for the U.S. in the Secret War in Laos during the 1960s and 1970s. Approximately 35,000 Hmong died protecting American interests in Southeast Asia. SGU Veterans continue to fight for recognition from the U.S. government for their sacrifices.
The CIA recruited tens of thousands of Hmong men and boys as surrogate fighters for the U.S. in the Secret War in Laos during the 1960s and 1970s. Approximately 35,000 Hmong died protecting American interests in Southeast Asia. SGU Veterans continue to fight for recognition from the U.S. government for their sacrifices.
Hmong Story Cloth: Preserving history
Story cloths are one of several types of Hmong needlework and fabric arts known as paj ntaub, or "flower cloth." It’s an art form that’s been a part of the Hmong culture for centuries. Paj ntaub is most often found on traditional Hmong clothing, but can be found on traditional Hmong clothing, blankets, baby carriers and other home décor.
Story cloths are one of several types of Hmong needlework and fabric arts known as paj ntaub, or "flower cloth." It’s an art form that’s been a part of the Hmong culture for centuries. Paj ntaub is most often found on traditional Hmong clothing, but can be found on traditional Hmong clothing, blankets, baby carriers and other home décor.
50 years of Hmong in Minnesota: A Timeline
This year (2025) marks 50 years since the first Hmong refugees arrived in the United States. Today, 330,000 Hmong people reside in the U.S., with nearly a third of them living in Minnesota. However, their journey to get to the U.S. goes back even further.
This year (2025) marks 50 years since the first Hmong refugees arrived in the United States. Today, 330,000 Hmong people reside in the U.S., with nearly a third of them living in Minnesota. However, their journey to get to the U.S. goes back even further.
50 years of Hmong in Minnesota: A Timeline
This year (2025) marks 50 years since the first Hmong refugees arrived in the United States. Today, 330,000 Hmong people reside in the U.S., with nearly a third of them living in Minnesota. However, their journey to get to the U.S. goes back even further.
This year (2025) marks 50 years since the first Hmong refugees arrived in the United States. Today, 330,000 Hmong people reside in the U.S., with nearly a third of them living in Minnesota. However, their journey to get to the U.S. goes back even further.
Hmong in Minnesota: Reflecting on 50 years
FOX 9 executive producer Panhia Yang and anchor Chenue Her discuss our new documentary "Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience."
FOX 9 executive producer Panhia Yang and anchor Chenue Her discuss our new documentary "Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience."
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Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience [TRAILER]
This new FOX 9 documentary, "Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience," dives into the journey of Hmong refugees in America 50 years after the fall of Vietnam. Interviews and historical footage illustrate the success of Hmong families as well as the cultural challenges they faced as they resettled in Minnesota. Hmong Americans in Minnesota, spanning multiple generations, also share their hopes for the next 50 years.
This new FOX 9 documentary, "Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience," dives into the journey of Hmong refugees in America 50 years after the fall of Vietnam. Interviews and historical footage illustrate the success of Hmong families as well as the cultural challenges they faced as they resettled in Minnesota. Hmong Americans in Minnesota, spanning multiple generations, also share their hopes for the next 50 years.
How to watch: 'Hmong in Minnesota: 50 Years of Resilience' documentary on FOX 9
This documentary dives into the journey of Hmong refugees in America 50 years after the fall of Vietnam.
This documentary dives into the journey of Hmong refugees in America 50 years after the fall of Vietnam.
Watch the 'Gales of November: Diving the Edmund Fitzgerald' on FOX 9
In this news documentary, you will hear from the few people who have seen the Edmund Fitzgerald since the ship sank in Lake Superior 50 years ago. As historians and experts continue to debate why the ship sank, the answers could still be found in the wreckage … but there likely will never be another dive.
In this news documentary, you will hear from the few people who have seen the Edmund Fitzgerald since the ship sank in Lake Superior 50 years ago. As historians and experts continue to debate why the ship sank, the answers could still be found in the wreckage … but there likely will never be another dive.
Gales of November: Diving the Edmund Fitzgerald
In this news documentary, you will hear from the few people who have seen the Edmund Fitzgerald since the ship sank in Lake Superior 50 years ago. As historians and experts continue to debate why the ship sank, the answers could still be found in the wreckage…but there likely will never be another dive.
In this news documentary, you will hear from the few people who have seen the Edmund Fitzgerald since the ship sank in Lake Superior 50 years ago. As historians and experts continue to debate why the ship sank, the answers could still be found in the wreckage…but there likely will never be another dive.
Edmund Fitzgerald: How did it sink?
This clip from the FOX 9 Documentary "Gales of November: Diving the Edmund Fitzgerald" examines the competing theories on what caused the ship to sink in November 1975.
This clip from the FOX 9 Documentary "Gales of November: Diving the Edmund Fitzgerald" examines the competing theories on what caused the ship to sink in November 1975.
How did the Edmund Fitzgerald sink? It's complicated.
Fifty years after the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, experts and historians are still debating what caused the ship to sink and break apart.
Fifty years after the Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior, experts and historians are still debating what caused the ship to sink and break apart.
Edmund Fitzgerald song by Gordon Lightfoot: What it got wrong
This clip from DOC 9's Gales of November: Diving the Edmund Fitzgerald details the legacy of Gordon Lightfoot's song.
This clip from DOC 9's Gales of November: Diving the Edmund Fitzgerald details the legacy of Gordon Lightfoot's song.
Gordon Lightfoot immortalized the Edmund Fitzgerald. This is what the song got wrong.
Gordon Lightfoot’s The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald was released less than a year after the ship sank and became an instant hit. The lyrics secured the ship’s place in history despite several inaccuracies.
Gordon Lightfoot’s The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald was released less than a year after the ship sank and became an instant hit. The lyrics secured the ship’s place in history despite several inaccuracies.
The Edmund Fitzgerald hasn’t been explored in 30 years. Will there ever be another dive?
The Edmund Fitzgerald sank on the Canadian side of Lake Superior on Nov. 10, 1975. There have been six diving expeditions to the wreck site. The most recent dives in 1994 and 1995 produced remarkable images and video of the ship.
The Edmund Fitzgerald sank on the Canadian side of Lake Superior on Nov. 10, 1975. There have been six diving expeditions to the wreck site. The most recent dives in 1994 and 1995 produced remarkable images and video of the ship.
Diving the Edmund Fitzgerald
This clip from DOC 9's Gales of November: Diving the Edmund Fitzgerald details the diving expeditions to the wreck site.
This clip from DOC 9's Gales of November: Diving the Edmund Fitzgerald details the diving expeditions to the wreck site.
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'Gales of November: Diving the Edmund Fitzgerald' [TRAILER]
In this news documentary, you will hear from the few people who have seen the Edmund Fitzgerald since the ship sank in Lake Superior 50 years ago. As historians and experts continue to debate why the ship sank, the answers could still be found in the wreckage … but there likely will never be another dive.
In this news documentary, you will hear from the few people who have seen the Edmund Fitzgerald since the ship sank in Lake Superior 50 years ago. As historians and experts continue to debate why the ship sank, the answers could still be found in the wreckage … but there likely will never be another dive.