Maya Rao

Minneapolis

Reporter at The Minnesota Star Tribune

Star Tribune writer. Author: "Great American Outpost," about the largest oil rush in U.S. history. Alum of Philly Inquirer, Press of AC. Native Marylander.

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A CIA military base was their home during the ‘Secret War’ in Laos. Now Hmong Americans can finally see it again.

6 days ago | stripes.com | Maya Rao

Mayka and Kao Xiong stand in front of General Vang Paos’ old house in Long Tieng. The general was airlifted from Long Tieng on May 14, 1975 after Communists seized control of Laos, forcing thousands of Hmong people to flee for their lives.
Mayka Xiong and Kao stand in front of General Vang Paos old house in Long Tieng. The general was airlifted from the roof of this building on May 14, 1975 after Communists seized control of Laos, forcing thousands of Hmong people to flee for their lives.

6 days ago | winonadailynews.com | Maya Rao

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Hmong Americans visit Long Tieng, CIA military base during 'Secret War'

6 days ago | startribune.com | Maya Rao

LONG TIENG, LAOS - We met in the Laotian capital of Vientiane, not far from the spot on the Mekong River where the Xiong family fled to Thailand one night in May 1975. At the time of their escape, it seemed unlikely that they would ever again see their old home of Long Tieng far away in the highlands. But one morning in November 2023, a Hmong driver came to pick us up and set out on a journey from the capital to the former CIA-run airbase.
As hundreds of immigrants are detained in Minnesota, families struggle with separation

2 weeks ago | gazettextra.com | Maya Rao

By Maya Rao - The Minnesota Star Tribune (TNS) MINNEAPOLIS - One morning before 6, immigration agents pulled over longtime roofer Marco Gutierrez just down the street from his Brooklyn Park home. They said he had a deportation order and took him for processing at Fort Snelling. Then he was shipped to the Freeborn County jail. "I'm glad my kids didn't see this," Gutierrez recalled. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
The detentions and deportations in Minnesota during Trump's first 100 days in office

2 weeks ago | startribune.com | Maya Rao

ICE agents have sent hundreds of unauthorized immigrants to Minnesota jails during President Donald Trump's first 100 days, nabbing construction workers, restaurant staff, roofers, college students and entrepreneurs. Many were not considered enough of a flight risk or threat to people and property to keep them locked up. In 78 bond hearings observed by the Minnesota Star Tribune in the last three months, 50 immigrant detainees were granted bond.
As hundreds of immigrants are detained in Minnesota, families struggle with separation

2 weeks ago | thebrunswicknews.com | Maya Rao

By Maya Rao, The Minnesota Star Tribune MINNEAPOLIS - One morning before 6, immigration agents pulled over longtime roofer Marco Gutierrez just down the street from his Brooklyn Park home. They said he had a deportation order and took him for processing at Fort Snelling. Then he was shipped to the Freeborn County jail. "I'm glad my kids didn't see this," Gutierrez recalled.
As hundreds of immigrants are detained in Minnesota, families struggle with separation

2 weeks ago | thederrick.com | Maya Rao

MINNEAPOLIS — One morning before 6, immigration agents pulled over longtime roofer Marco Gutierrez just down the street from his Brooklyn Park home. They said he had a deportation order and took him for processing at Fort Snelling. Then he was shipped to the Freeborn County jail. “I’m glad my kids didn’t see this,” Gutierrez recalled. Thank you for reading! Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading.
As hundreds of immigrants are detained in Minnesota, families struggle with separation

2 weeks ago | dailyitem.com | Maya Rao

MINNEAPOLIS — One morning before 6, immigration agents pulled over longtime roofer Marco Gutierrez just down the street from his Brooklyn Park home. They said he had a deportation order and took him for processing at Fort Snelling. Then he was shipped to the Freeborn County jail. “I’m glad my kids didn’t see this,” Gutierrez recalled. kAmpD 52JD EFC?65 :?E@ H66<D :?
As hundreds of immigrants are detained in Minnesota, families struggle with separation

2 weeks ago | swoknews.com | Maya Rao

MINNEAPOLIS — One morning before 6, immigration agents pulled over longtime roofer Marco Gutierrez just down the street from his Brooklyn Park home. They said he had a deportation order and took him for processing at Fort Snelling. Then he was shipped to the Freeborn County jail. “I’m glad my kids didn’t see this,” Gutierrez recalled. kAmpD 52JD EFC?65 :?E@ H66<D :?
As hundreds of immigrants are detained in Minnesota, families struggle with separation

2 weeks ago | dailygazette.com | Maya Rao

MINNEAPOLIS — One morning before 6, immigration agents pulled over longtime roofer Marco Gutierrez just down the street from his Brooklyn Park home. They said he had a deportation order and took him for processing at Fort Snelling. Then he was shipped to the Freeborn County jail. “I’m glad my kids didn’t see this,” Gutierrez recalled. kAmpD 52JD EFC?65 :?E@ H66<D :?

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A CIA military base was their home during the ‘Secret War’ in Laos. Now Hmong Americans can finally see it again.

Mayka Xiong and Kao stand in front of General Vang Paos old house in Long Tieng. The general was airlifted from the roof of this building on May 14, 1975 after Communists seized control of Laos, forcing thousands of Hmong people to flee for their lives.

Hmong Americans visit Long Tieng, CIA military base during 'Secret War'

As hundreds of immigrants are detained in Minnesota, families struggle with separation

The detentions and deportations in Minnesota during Trump's first 100 days in office

As hundreds of immigrants are detained in Minnesota, families struggle with separation

As hundreds of immigrants are detained in Minnesota, families struggle with separation

As hundreds of immigrants are detained in Minnesota, families struggle with separation

As hundreds of immigrants are detained in Minnesota, families struggle with separation

As hundreds of immigrants are detained in Minnesota, families struggle with separation

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Mayka Xiong and Kao stand in front of General Vang Paos old house in Long Tieng. The general was airlifted from the roof of this building on May 14, 1975 after Communists seized control of Laos, forcing thousands of Hmong people to flee for their lives.