1. One Minnesota woman’s deportation story
She came to Minnesota as a child refugee in the 1980s. Last year America sent her away to Laos, where she didn’t know anyone. Columnist Ka Vang shares the story of one Hmong refugee and the incalculable cost of deportation. "I am telling her story because Minnesotans deserve to understand what deportation actually does to a human life — what happens after the headlines fade, after the handcuffs are removed, after someone is forced to leave the only home they remember."
2. Hospital needs help identifying man found unconscious in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles hospital is asking for help identifying a patient who has been hospitalized for weeks. According to Dignity Health, the patient is male, around 25-35 years old, and was found near Wilshire Boulevard and Witmer Street in the Westlake neighborhood and has been hospitalized since December 29. He is described as an Asian or Hispanic man who stands 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has brown eyes and black hair. He does not have any tattoos or distinct scars. Anyone who recognizes the man is asked to call Dignity Health at 213-742-5511 or 213-507-5495.
3. Chloe Kim says she's 'good to go' for Olympics
It's all good, everybody. Whew. Snowboarder Chloe Kim says she's "good to go” for the Milan Cortina Olympics despite tearing the labrum in her shoulder during a training run last week in Switzerland. Send good vibes.
4. Anderson .Paak Dives Into the World of Korean Music Competition Series in 'K-Pops!' Trailer
Check out the trailer for K-Pops!, the new family comedy from Grammy Award-winning musician Anderson .Paak. Produced, co-written, directed by and starring .Paak, the film follows a down-on-his-luck musician entering a Korean singing competition as he reunites with his long-lost son. Also starring Jonnie “Dumbfoundead” Park, Yvette Nicole Brown and .Paak’s real-life teen son, Soul Rasheed. K-Pops! opens exclusive in AMC Theatres on February 27.
5. Fast & Furious Han Lue Funko Pop! Vinyl Figure
At long last! It's the Fast & Furious Han Lue Funko Pop! Figure! Made in the likeness in Sung Kang, in that Funko kinda way, as he munches on a snack while planning a heist with Family. The figure stand four inches tall and comes packaged in a window display box. Now available for pre-order.
