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Explore the stories of the people who have immigrated to Minnesota.

Interview with Vichita Ounchith

Ounchith, Vichita

Asian Americans -- Minnesota.

Vichita Ounchith was born in 1983 in Lafayette, Louisiana. His parents were immigrants from Laos. At the time of the interview he was a high school football coach in Warroad, Minnesota. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Early life in Louisiana and California - family…

Interview with Kilamphong Kounlavong

Kounlavong, Kilamphong

Asian Americans -- Minnesota.

Kilamphong Kounlavong was born in Savanhnakhet, Laos. SUBJECTS DISCUSSED: Escaping Laos in 1975 - living in a Thai refugee camp - coming to Warroad, Minnesota from Thai refugee camps - Lao community in Warroad, Minnesota - going back to visit family…