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The School That Made A Difference – Noble Academy Alumni Shares Their Gratitude
Noble Academy, now 18 years old, has over 900 alumni making a difference in various fields. Let’s celebrate their success by hearing about their experiences and current endeavors.
Community Engagement Initiatives Are Critical To The Success Of Noble Academy
Noble Academy emphasizes the significance of comprehensive community engagement as a key element contributing to its success.
Noble Academy Fosters A Positive Mental Health Culture
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s turn our attention to Noble Academy, a leading charter school in the Twin Cities.
A Robust Arts Curriculum Is Essential to Ensure All Students Succeed
Over the past few decades, the curriculum in many schools has been narrowed to focus on core academic subjects, at the expense of arts education.
Get The Most Out Of A Campus Visit
Visiting a college campus allows you to experience the campus atmosphere firsthand, interact with current students, and gain valuable insights into the college’s academic programs and extracurricular offerings.
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
Local Playwright Mixes The Zombie Apocalypse And Lao Culture In This World Premiere
Saint Paul playwright Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay poured what she loved into her Kung Fu Zombies universe: lore, Lao culture, humor, science fiction, kung fu, hip hop, horror, strong femme characters.
Health
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.
Are We Out of the Woods With COVID?
Omicron variants are killing 200-300 people a day but population immunity in the U.S. is higher and more stable than a year ago.
Business and Finance
How To Take Action And Help Protect Older Adults From Scams
Anyone can be a victim of scams. They happen when scammers go after individuals of all ages, using tactics like phone calls, emails and messages to reel in unsuspecting victims to get their money and personal information.
Top 5 Things To Consider Before Buying A Home
Homeownership has long been a reliable and valuable investment for many Americans.
Maximizing Your Bank Branch Experience
In a world of online tools that let you make banking transactions with the touch of a button, the idea of visiting a branch might seem unnecessary.
How To Start Or Set Up Your Small Business For Success
For many, owning a business is a symbol of the American dream. It can be exciting to imagine becoming your own boss, working for yourself, and offering employment to others – all helping build financial security for your family and community.
Women’s History Month
JPMorgan Chase’s Renée Horne Talks Career, Finances and Achieving Success
Community
St. Paul’s Suni Lee Makes U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Olympic Team
St. Paul native Suni Lee has officially earned her spot on the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Olympic Team, marking a significant milestone in her already illustrious career.
Bush Foundation Selects 24 Committed Leaders For 2024 Bush Fellowship
Innovative Tuition-Free Career and Technical Education Programs to Launch this Fall
HAP Academy OIC Receives Institutional Licensure From Minnesota Office Of Higher Education
Innovative Tuition-Free Career and Technical Education Programs to Launch this Fall
Celebrate Heritage And Freedom At The 2024 Hmong International Freedom Festival
Mark your calendars for one of the most anticipated cultural events of the year. The 2024 Hmong International Freedom Festival, affectionately known as J4 (short for July 4th), is set to take place on June 29th and 30th at McMurray Field in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Hmong Cultural Center Museum Expansion Open House And More News!
The Hmong Cultural Center is excited to announce the completion of the next phase of its museum expansion! In the first half of 2024, nearly 800 square feet of storefront space has been added to the museum along with track lighting in all exhibit areas and additional security enhancements.
Sports/Outdoors
Minneapolis Named The Best City For Biking And Here’s Why
For the second year in a row, Minneapolis has been named the best large city for bicycling by People for Bikes in their 2024 City Ratings. What makes us so special?
Nature Steps In: A State Trail And A Nest
Sometimes eagles call the shots on the Blazing Star State Trail in south central Minnesota. In February, tree cutting was slated to begin as part of trail construction which included a 100-foot trail bridge across Albert Lea Lake from Myre-Big Island State Park to Hayward, MN.
New Summer Skills Await! I Can! Program Registration Open
Have you dreamed of camping under the stars or paddling down a gentle river? Maybe you’ve imagined conquering mountain biking trails or reeling in a big fish – but don’t know how.
“Mini-Gary” Learns From Dad, Strives To Forge Her Own Path
When little Grace Hoeft was five, her dad Gary occasionally took Grace and her sister to work at Tettegouche State Park in northeastern Minnesota where the little girls helped count postcards or swept and vacuumed the floors.
How To Pick Plants That Will Thrive In Your Climate
(StatePoint) When choosing what kind of plants to put down in your yard, 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.
Nation/World
VILLAGE GHOST: Celebrating The Traditions And Values Of Those That Came Before Us
It’s another late night. My wife and kids are in bed and I’m back in the Village Ghost Lao Sato (Lao rice wine) brewing room, checking batches of wine. The yeast and microbes are doing their job as I see bubbles dancing on the surface of the sweet liquid made from sticky rice.
How Laos Can Lead ASEAN On Environmental Issues
The Mekong River deserves protection. The sunset along the Mekong River is the most beautiful I have ever seen.
“Best You Eat Quickly – Else The War Will Arrive.”
This saying, etched in my mind. At every meal: “Best you eat quickly – else the war will arrive.”
I Will Always Dream Of A Day When Laos Will Be UXO-free
Returning to Laos has always been a dream of mine ever since I was a little girl. I would romanticize wearing school uniforms and eating all the mangoes and coconuts I could ever want. I’d imagine what my life would have been like if I had never moved to the United States.
Lessons This Bomb Filled Land Is Teaching Me
In Xieng Khouang Province, Laos, I had a conversation with a 72-year-old man named Pa (Father) Bouathong. He shared with me the story of losing his 15 year old son in the exact spot we were sitting.
