November 23, 2004 - MPR’s Brandt Williams reports that court documents filed show the suspect in the six killings in Wisconsin, a 36-year-old Hmong immigrant, told authorities he was called racial slurs and fired upon before he says shot back. Hmong leaders in the Twin Cities gathered today to condemn the shootings and express sympathy for the victims. But some say racial tension between white and Hmong hunters is common.
October 12, 2001 - On Word of Mouth, MPR’s Chris Roberts provides a radio guide to the local arts. On this episode: - The Great American History Theatre presentation of "Hush, Hush" a new play seeking to open up a dialogue about the domestic violence problem plaguing the Hmong Community in Minnesota. - A discussion with John O'Donohue about Flaneur Production’s “Inventory” play - A profile of the Bakken Ensemble - A profile of Native American photographer Joseph Allen - Theater Latté Da’s “The Rink” - Jazz and Italian modern art at Walker Art Center - A profile on northern Minnesota singer Lea Thomas