The Hmong Times Newspaper is a quality publication for the Hmong Community. Providing valuable information and tools to promote togetherness and give the Hmong community a forum. The Hmong Times newspaper also provides the means for businesses, schools and organizations to make a connection with the Hmong Community.
Safety At School
A student’s ability to feel safe at school begins with preparation. Schools do this by working with their emergency managers and the Minnesota School Safety Center to conduct facility assessments, develop emergency operations plans for all types of hazards, and train their school resource officers.
Benefits Of After-School Sports And Extracurricular Activities
While the classroom is an integral part of your child’s education and indeed their life, it should not be the only part of their education.
Back-To-School Preparation
A new school year is almost here and parents are faced with financial and organizational challenges. How do you prepare your home for some of the busiest days of your lives?
Trade School Or College
Both trade school and college can help you in achieving your goals. Luckily, determining which one is the right option for you does not have to be too complicated.
Choosing A School: Know The Options For Your Child
Your local public school is close by and probably where most of the kids in your neighborhood go. But it isn’t the only option. There are many different types of schools out there, public and private. There are even schools that specialize in helping kids with learning and thinking differences.
Katie Ka Vang And Theater Mu Announced As Recipients Of 2024 Joyce Awards
The $100,000 grant will support the creation and presentation of Hmong Futures, a new theater project illuminating the diverse stories of the Hmong diaspora in the Twin Cities.
Theater Mu Produces The World Premiere Of Hells Canyon This Spring
Former Mu Tang Clan playwright Keiko Green combines fictional and historical horror in this five-person ensemble play.
Theater Mu Announces Its Newest Playwright Incubator Members
The Mu Tang Clan Vol. 2 is centered on Asian American playwrights who identify as refugees, former refugees, or as descendants of refugees.
International Acclaimed Hmong American Music Vocal Artist, Pagnia Xiong Announces First Solo Concert To Be Held At The Ordway In St. Paul, MN On December 15, 2023
An immersive concert where you can indulge in an unforgettable fusion of LIVE original Hmong music, inspiring stories, and pure passion.
University Of Minnesota College Of Liberal Arts Announces 2023-2024 Engagement Hub Residency With The Hmong Cultural Center Museum
Preserving and Promoting Hmong American History: A Partnership with the Hmong Cultural Center Museum and Library
Health
Take Care Of Your Family With Health Insurance
Getting health insurance is one of the biggest things you can do for your loved ones. It will be easier to get health care when you and your kids need it.
Can Not Speaking English Kill You?
For the millions of Americans with limited English proficiency, finding providers who speak their language continues to be a challenge, hampering access to quality care.
What Is Influenza (flu)?
The flu is a respiratory disease caused by a virus that attacks the nose, throat, and lungs. Illness is usually mild or moderate, not requiring hospitalization. However, at times flu can be severe, even leading to death.
COVID Makes A Comeback, But New Vaccines Are Around The Corner
The U.S. is experiencing a summer swell of infections, though hospitalization rates remain relatively stable. Three eminent experts conclude that COVID-19 will continue to pose a health threat over many years, as it continues its evolution.
How To Control Your Asthma When Outdoor Air Quality Is Bad
(StatePoint) Asthma, a lung disease that makes breathing difficult for over 24 million Americans, is often exacerbated by air pollution and the effects of climate change.
Business and Finance
Did You Reach Your Financial Goal This Year?
Eleven months ago, many people set financial goals for the New Year. Maybe you planned to buy a new home, finance a new vehicle or start a new business.
Stay Safe From Holiday Scams
The holidays are a time to celebrate with loved ones, not falling victim to scams that can steal your cheer. Falling for a scam can lead to losing money and putting your account and personal information at risk, which can be both time consuming and costly.
Ten Tips to Keep Your Business Cybersafe
A cybersecurity breach can present significant threats to your business. No matter the size of your organization, it’s important to take cybersecurity seriously.
Mortgage Rates Are Dropping: What It Means For Twin Cities Homeowners And Homebuyers
Homeownership is more than just a lofty American dream – it’s how many can build generational wealth. For the BIPOC communities, 90% of wealth gains come from homeownership, meaning that owning a home continues to be a crucial method for BIPOC households to build and accumulate wealth.
How To Make Your Credit Card Work For You
Credit cards can be an important tool toward building a healthy financial future. When used responsibly, credit cards can help you establish a solid credit history, making it easier to finance larger purchases – like a home or vehicle – in the future.
Community
‘Embracing My Journey’ – A High Schooler Reflects On Racism And Resilience In U.S. Classrooms
My story is akin to those of other Asian students who struggle to balance academic success against a “rigid backdrop of stereotypes” that paint us as “perpetual outsiders.”
Celebrating Unity Across Cultures: General Vang Pao Legacy Day
In Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, where communities from around the globe have found a new home, an event unfolded that celebrated not just one culture’s heritage, but the universal spirit of resilience and courage shared by all immigrants.
Celebrate The Hmong New Year 2024 At The Saint Paul RiverCentre
The 44th Annual Hmong New Year Celebration is here! Taking place on November 30 and December 1, 2024, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre, this exciting event brings together the Hmong community to honor its vibrant cultural heritage. This year’s theme, “Remembering Our Roots,” highlights the importance of preserving tradition and connecting with family across generations.
What’s Too Cold For Animals Left Outdoors In The Winter?
Animal Humane Society humane investigators have the answer.
HAP Provides Community Insight for Inaugural U.S. Department of the Treasury’s National Strategy For Financial Inclusion
Hmong American Partnership (HAP) celebrates the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s (Treasury) release of the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion in the United States, which benefits from the input from HAP’s President and CEO, May yer Thao.
Sports/Outdoors
Winter Camping In Minnesota State Parks: How To Survive And Thrive
When Kurt Mead explains winter camping, you feel this urge to magically transport yourself to that snow covered, quiet place with its camaraderie, night sky, and sense of accomplishment. What he describes adds up to an experience unlike any other.
The Game Of Leaf Color Prediction
Maybe like most of us in the fall, you’ve been to a few Minnesota state parks and walked Minnesota state trails and enjoy the leaf color. And maybe you’ve even wondered what phenomena brings on such lovely, vivid scenery.
Free Park Day: A Family Adventure Awaits At Fort Snelling State Park
Free Park Day is a special event that comes just once a season, giving families and explorers an opportunity to visit Minnesota’s state parks for free – no vehicle permit needed!
Preserving A Portal To Minnesota’s Past In Fillmore County
A 97-foot 1899 bridge in southeast Minnesota got the surprise of its long-life last November when a crane lifted it from its shifting foundation to a nearby fenced-in area provided by Parks and Trails.
Partnership Gives People With Disabilities A Chance To Hunt
A few former hunters in Minnesota now with disabilities added a new activity to the list of things they can still do. They can hunt.
Nation/World
Women Of Color Predicted To Vote With Their Pocketbooks
The perception of a floundering economy loomed large as women of color – a large and reliable, but often overlooked, voting bloc – went to the polls.
Get Ready To Vote, Minnesota!
Minnesota makes it safe and convenient to vote and make your voice heard. As a state, we’ve consistently had nation-leading voter turnout.
Gen Z Needs To Look Beyond The Memes
How can younger generations expect to uphold our nation’s fragile democracy if we’re disconnected from the conversations that matter most?
The Power Of Dual Voting: America’s Path To Real Change
Explore the potential of dual voting in American politics and how it could lead to real change. Discover how this unique approach could shape the future of the country.
Artificial Intelligence Could Dramatically Reshape the 2024 US Election
The Biden Administration’s executive order on AI places many standards on the emerging technology, but experts say much more is needed to safeguard the election process.
