After being sworn in Friday as St. Paul’s first female and Hmong mayor, Kaohly Vang Her pledged to fight for residents as the city faces significant challenges, from the Trump administration to high property taxes and costs of living.
Speakers and community members called the day “historic” and “extraordinary.” Her, 52, nodded to the moment, saying that while she may be the first, she won’t be the last to shatter glass ceilings in the city.
Her said she plans to focus on economic prosperity by helping businesses downtown and in other corridors. She also wants to rebuild and maintain public assets, like the Grand Casino Arena, home to the Minnesota Wild NHL team…