Glimmer Of Hope
I felt deeply honored to attend the Defense POW/MIA (Prisoners of War/Missing in Action) Accounting Agency (DPAA) 2024 Vietnam War Annual Government Briefing this year in Washington, D.C.
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.
FAWK’s Super Show Has Poj Laib Headlining On April 19
Funny Asian Women Kollective’s latest celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hmong people in Minnesota.
THEATER MU PRODUCES THE WORLD PREMIERE OF FIFTY BOXES OF EARTH
Ankita Raturi’s play (March 1-16) weaves in choreography by Ananya Chatterjea and puppet designs by Oanh Vu and Andrew Young.
Stages Theatre Company Introduces Cast Of When You Trap A Tiger
Stages Theatre Company (STC) in collaboration with Theater Mu is thrilled to announce the cast of When You Trap A Tiger. What stories do you keep with you? Would you make a deal with a magical tiger?
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.
Health
What Parents Need To Know About Protecting Their Children From Measles
Ongoing measles outbreaks across the country have many families, pediatricians and public health experts concerned.
An Annual Exam Can Help Older Adults Stay Healthy
One of the best ways to prioritize your vitality is with an annual health exam. That’s especially true for older adults, who tend to have more health issues to manage, according to Dr. Grant Tarbox, national medical executive with Cigna Healthcare’s Medicare business.
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You May Qualify For MinnesotaCare – Find Out Today
Don’t wait! Find out today if you qualify for MinnesotaCare health insurance.
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.
Business and Finance
Friend Or Foe – The Dawn Of The AI Revolution
As Big Tech races to dominate AI, technologists say the benefits are real but the loss of trust in what we see and read could be the price.
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.
Community
Hmong Cultural Center – Hard At Work Preserving Hmong Heritage
The Hmong Cultural Center, located at 375 University Avenue, Suite 204 in St. Paul, provides community outreach activities related to multicultural education for the purposes of promoting positive race relations in the Twin Cities community.
Take The Life-Saving Step Of Testing for Radon
Radon—an odorless, tasteless and colorless gas found in homes and buildings at high levels throughout the United States—is the second leading cause of lung cancer.
Northwest Growth Area Plan
The City of Brooklyn Park invites you to join them for a second Community Open House on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Brooklyn Park Small Business Center (7970 Brooklyn Blvd) from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
City Of Brooklyn Park Teen Center Project
The City of Brooklyn Park recently broke ground on its highly anticipated Teen Center, a dedicated space designed to empower and support local youth.
Hmong Trooper Finds A Road To A New Career With The Minnesota State Patrol
Some people dream of becoming a Minnesota State trooper from childhood but for Trooper John Thao, the path to the patrol came later in life.
Sports/Outdoors
Carley State Park In Southeast Minnesota Offers A Wealth Of Color
Whether you’re looking for somewhere pretty to take Mom on Mother’s Day weekend, or you’re fond of towering white pine, both may be found at Carley State Park in southeast Minnesota.
How To Pick The Right Plants For Your Location
When planning your yard or garden, you likely focus on the what and the where. After all, a beautiful plant in a prime location enhances curb appeal and even bragging rights.
I Can! Programs Teach Outdoor Skills That Last A Lifetime
What I Can! program instructors do is teach practical outdoor skills to adults and children. All equipment and supplies are furnished, registration fees are affordable, and in nearly all instances, participants learn skills they can develop for the rest of their lives.
Minnesota State Park Tours Feature Fun, Learning, Movement And Something New To Think About
Each of these tours that begin Memorial Day weekend will improve your mind, sharpen your curiosity, teach, and get you up, out and moving. Most parks offer language translators so if you need one, call the park a few weeks before your tour.
Adventures At Fort Snelling State Park – A Quest For Wintering Birds
A pretty interesting thing about birds is this. They are everywhere, in the city, suburbs, small towns, countryside. Whether you see them at your bird feeder in the back yard, on an office building windowsill, or whether you visit a state park or trail with your kids, you are highly likely to see and hear birds.
Nation/World
Glimmer Of Hope
I felt deeply honored to attend the Defense POW/MIA (Prisoners of War/Missing in Action) Accounting Agency (DPAA) 2024 Vietnam War Annual Government Briefing this year in Washington, D.C.
Remembering Fred Branfman – The Man That Told America
“You’ll feel it in the air,” Aleena said with her eyes closed and head slightly raised toward the sunlight, “It’s cooler and it smells like the mountains.” I sat next to my colleague and looked out the window and down on the rapidly changing landscape of Laos below.
Laos Trip: A Reflection From The Peacheys
We went to Laos in March of 1981 to work with Mennonite Central Committee as peace and development workers. As we got off the plane in the early evening darkness, we heard the sound of hundreds of frogs chirping along the runway. Immediately we knew that we had come to a welcoming place that reminded us of our own rural roots.
Reflecting On The Heritage, Ownership And Accountability Of War Debris In Laos
In early 2024, Legacies of War kindly invited me, an archaeologist and heritage scholar, to join them on a trip to Laos to observe the work they do in the field. When thinking about archaeology, the first thing that often comes to mind are images of Indiana Jones or Lara Croft in search of lost or stolen treasures from a deep past and long-gone civilizations.
How A Trip To Laos Changed My Life And Major
During the spring semester of my freshman year, I was unhappy with the direction my life was taking. My major at the time, computer science, no longer felt like the right fit for me.
