what are hmong
Minnesota Historical Society resources about the history and culture of Minnesotaâs Hmong people. The Hmong â a distinct ethnic group with ancient roots in Chinaâbegan coming to Minnesota in 1975 as refugees from the destructive wars that had ravaged their homelands in Laos. Today, there are more than 66,000 Hmong in Minnesota, and the Twin Cities metro is home to the largest concentration of Hmong in America. For decades, the Hmong have made a profound impact on their adopted home of Minnesota.