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 Ever since that tragic moment in June 2006 when his Toyota Camry rammed into the back of an Oldsmobile and killing three of its occupants, Koua Fong Lee has never backed away from his original story of how he lost control of the ’96 Camry as it unexpectedly shot up an exit ramp, reaching speeds up to 90 MPH.
He told jurors in the 2007 trial, just as he is telling the media now: “I know 100-per cent in my heart that I took my foot off the gas and that I was stepping on the brakes as hard as possible,” he said recently on ABC-News from the confines of the Lino Lakes State Prison, where he is serving an 8-year sentence for that incident.
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Triumphs & Tragedies With Yia "The Bull" Mua
 During the summer of 1999, Yia “The Bull” Mua was everywhere. Photos of the young kick-boxer from Fresno, CA were splashed on posters, billboards and the front pages of local media here in the Twin Cities. With a chiseled body and an assortment of championship belts hanging from his broad shoulders, Yia “The Bull” Mua struck an intimidating pose as the centerpiece for a historical fight-event that was to take place during the July 4th weekend.
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“If I get fat, I’m going to blame it on you!” Laughed Sen. Mee Moua to the owners of Rice Palace Asian Buffet while balancing a plate full of sweet pork, spring rolls and grilled shrimp. “No, I’m not kidding, this place is good!” » READ MORE
Kab mob siab B (Hepatitis B) yog ib yam kab mob uas ntxim ntshai thiab tsis muaj tshuaj yuav los kho tau. Nws tsim nyog peb Hmoob yuav tau kawm paub kom zoo thiab yuav tau tiv thaiv kom txhob kis rau lwm tus. » READ MORE
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This Year In Review: The Biggest Stories From 2009
This Year In Review: The Biggest Stories From 2009. General Vang Pao's trial. The Fong Lee Trial. Gran Torino's success racks up more than 300 million dollars at the box office and more... » READ MORE
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A Fallen American Hero, Kham Xiong
He was a good son and a good soldier. The eldest son from a large family, Kham Xiong would call his parents nearly every evening to check on his family and to give updates on his impending deployment to Afghanistan... » Read More
Are You A Pho-King? The 10-Pound Pho Challenge
 “Free t-shirt and a free meal!” These are the words only college students would do anything for, and they did. After a discussion on Facebook, over 30 college students agreed to take on Saigon’s 10lb Pho Challenge together... » Read More
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Menomonie Murders
.jpg&Size=70) Inside their narrow, dimly lit trailer home, Ka Ge and May Xiong Kong courteously greet visitors and family members who have come to support the Kong family as they take on the heavy-hearted task of preparing for the funerals of their three sons.... » Read More
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 Typhoon FC performed the unthinkable this year by repeating as July 4th Men’s Soccer champions. How does a team whose players are spread throughout the country come together in just one day and win this prestigious tournament?... » Read More
 Proudly wearing their traditional Hmong costumes, players and their parents from St. Paul’s United Express attended the Shwans’s USA Cup opening ceremonies with great awe.
They were going to enter one of the largest soccer tournaments in the world with over 13,000 participants and 841 teams coming from all over the world to converge in the National Sports Center in Blaine, MN during the week of July 17-25... » Read More
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