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.
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.
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.
Health
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.
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.
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
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.
Twin Cities Doctor Breaks Down Healthcare Barriers With Fun, New Children’s Book
Dr. Chee Vang’s journey from feeling embarrassed by his lack of Hmong fluency to becoming an advocate for healthcare literacy is truly inspiring.
United Hmong With Disabilities (UHD) Announces 2025 National Hmong Disability Virtual Conference
United Hmong with Disabilities (UHD) is excited to announce the 2025 National Hmong Disability Conference, set to take place virtually on March 1, 2025. The conference, themed “Building for Tomorrow at the Intersection of Hmong Culture & Disability”, will provide a platform for Hmong individuals with disabilities, their families, and allies to connect, share experiences, and advocate for a more inclusive future.
Hmong American Partnership And Hmong National Development Awarded Prestigious Grant To Advance Digital Equity And Empower Communities
Hmong American Partnership (HAP) and its subsidiary, Hmong National Development (HND), are pleased to announce an award of $7.3 million from the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
Hmong Cultural Center 2024 Year In Review
2024 was a very eventful year at the Hmong Cultural Center. They take a look back at some of their highlights from 2024.
Sports/Outdoors
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.
Improve Your Health At A Minnesota State Park This Winter
A new year offers a fresh start. A way to improve the health of the whole family this winter is to participate in outdoor activities at Minnesota state parks and trails.
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!
Nation/World
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.
A Veteran’s View From The Sky
From December 1966 until December 1968, I was assigned to air bases in Thailand. The primary mission of the units to which I was assigned was to stop the flow of personnel and materials coming from North Vietnam through the “Ho Chi Minh Trail” to South Vietnam. The trail was located almost entirely in Laos.
A Hilltop Revelation In The Land Of A Million Elephants
The purpose of my trip to Laos in December of 1971 was to gather information about the US-financed war in that country, but I learned something much more important. The Laotians I met were warm, wonderful people who did not deserve that calamitous war.
The Originals
During the U.S. bombing on Laos (1964-1973), an American educational adviser Fred Branfman and his Laotian colleague Bouangeun Luangpraseuth collected illustrations and narratives from Laotian refugees.
The Fred Branfman And Bouangeun Luangpraseuth Timeline Of The American Secret War In Laos
As we recently marked the 60th Anniversary (12/18/24) of the first U.S. strikes on Ho Chi Minh Trail, Legacies of War presents their Timeline of the American Secret War in Laos.
