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.
Southern Minnesota Regional Services (SMRLS) Helps Kids In School
SMRLS’ Education Law Advocacy Project (ELAP) is an excellent service for low-income families needing assistance on education related issues.
Noble Academy Continues To Sustain Excellence In The Midst Of The Pandemic
Noble Academy proved once again that there is no excuse big enough to disrupt its hard-earned distinction “High-Quality” as defined by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).
Education Minnesota To Lawmakers: Don’t Delay Action On The Mental Health Crisis In Schools
Education Minnesota responded Thursday to the presentation by Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan of their supplemental budget for the 2022 session of the Minnesota Legislature.
CDC Revises Guidance On Masks For School Transportation
Effective February 25, 2022, CDC is exercising its enforcement discretion to not require that people wear masks on buses or vans operated by public or private school systems, including early care and education/child care programs.
Preparing Your Student For College Entrance Exams
Love them or hate them, college entrance exams are unavoidable for most college-bound students. While every university has their own specific formula for evaluating prospective students, most schools do require that applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores.
New Book Published – Hmong Reverse Applique: Cultural Meaning And Significance
This new book provides a groundbreaking exploration of the historical significance of Hmong reverse appliqué and circumstances that led to the development of this unique textile art form.
Walker Art Center Presents Pao Houa Her: Paj Quam Ntuj / Flowers Of The Sky, Featuring A New Body Of Work
Pao Houa Her (US, b. Laos, 1982) is known for her powerful photographs focusing on the Hmong diaspora in the United States and Laos, exploring themes of migration, displacement, and social and ecological resilience.
My Love, My Life: Mov Kua Dlis Rua Kuv Me Nplooj Sab
Hmong Educational Resources (HER) Publisher believes in the power of education and the impact of stories. We’re pleased to publish this new book, “My Love, My Life: Mov Kua Dlis Rua Kuv Me Nplooj Sab,” written by Hmong teacher, Ms. Pang Yang, and her Hmong students at Park Center Senior High School.
Stories Are A Powerful Way To Pass Down Legacies
Kong’s Adventure is a children’s book that tells the story of my grandfather, Kong, and his journey to America. It takes place after the Laotian Civil War when the Communist Pathet Lao took over the Royal Lao government
The Home We Built On 46th St.
Kia Vang, author of the new book, The Home We Built on 46th St., always knew that she needed a creative outlet to keep herself balanced at home through writing about her feelings and life experiences with a large Hmong family.
Health
Alarming Surge Of Pediatric RSV
A common virus with flu-like symptoms is infecting very young children in large numbers, leading to a spike in the number of emergency room visits and hospitalizations in recent weeks.
MNsure’s Tenth Open Enrollment Begins Next Week
Make an appointment today to get free help from a MNsure-certified assister.
Limited Supply Of Updated COVID-19 Boosters Now Available At Select Hy-Vee Pharmacy Locations By Appointment
Hy-Vee, Inc. announces that a limited supply of the updated COVID-19 boosters are now available at select Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations by appointment.
Minnesota Ranks 3rd in Child Well-Being But Differences Across Children And Impacts Of The Pandemic Remain
Data across 50 states show 7.3 million kids with anxiety or depression, as effects of coronavirus crisis linger, Annie E. Casey Foundation finds Minnesota ranks third in child well-being, according to the 2022 KIDS COUNT® Data Book.
Prioritizing Health While Honoring Culture And Tradition
Given that most of Minnesota’s Hmong population resides in the metro area, having a strong healthcare system that understands Hmong culture is critical.
Business and Finance
Scams Can Happen To Anyone. Here Are The Most Common Ones And How To Protect Yourself
Chances are you know someone who has been a victim of fraud or scam. As a result of the pandemic, fraudsters are finding new ways to find victims. The good news is that there are simple ways for consumers to stay safe and fight back.
Honoring Black Achievement, and Doubling Down on the Work to be Done, During Black History Month and Beyond
Though advancements have been made, there is still so much work to be done in our communities in the pursuit of racial equity. For more on how JPMorgan Chase is honoring Black History Month, and how you can too, we sat down with Hodan Ahmed branch manager at the Chase community branch in Ventura Village.
How Twin Cities’ New Chase Community Manager Can Empower Your Financial Journey
From opening a bank account or line of credit, to exploring mortgage financing options and small business loans, Chase’s Community Manager at the Ventura Village branch on 1100 E Franklin Ave, is tuned in to the community’s financial wellness needs.
Why Your Business Needs To Be Certified As A Diverse Supplier
Supplier diversity is a crucial part of an organization’s success. It’s a way for companies to promote innovation, cultivate networking, boost hiring, and perhaps most important of all, a way for companies to experience the many benefits of diversity while taking steps to close the racial equity gap.
Succeed, Fail, Succeed; Winning At Business Is A Bumpy Ride
Failure can lurk in the shadows at even the most successful companies.
Community
HMONG CULTURAL CENTER OF MINNESOTA CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
On August 11, 1992, the Hmong Cultural Center of Minnesota (HCC) registered with the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office as a non-profit organization.
Down The Rabbit Hole
“A tale of databases, dust and murderous words. The words that I read, tucked away in the dusty filing cabinets of the Pentagon and Langley never flew an aircraft, never opened a bomb bay door, never pulled a trigger. Yet they killed nonetheless.” – Drew Hopkins
“Everyone Is Angry” – Ohio Attack Shatters Vietnamese Family, Community
On the evening of September 1st, Phong Tran, 43, a Vietnamese nail technician in Toledo, Ohio, was attacked without provocation. Since the incident, Tran, who is originally from Los Angeles, has been in the intensive care unit with only a 5% chance of survival, according to his doctor.
A Journey To Find Answers And Healing
The Secret War in Laos is a stain on our nation’s history. So many decisions made by U.S. leadership sacrificed innocent lives on the ground in Laos, but also those who served their country.
Innovative Partnership Connects Kids And Local Farmers To Promote Healthy Eating Habits
More Minnesota children are learning about how their food is grown – and how they can eat healthy – thanks to an innovative partnership of childcare providers, local farmers, and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
Sports/Outdoors
Reasons For Visiting What Already Belongs To You: A Minnesota State Park Or Trail
No matter what the season or where you live, everyone in Minnesota deserves their own state park.
Deer Opener Information Available
Minnesota’s firearms deer season begins half an hour before sunrise on Saturday, November 5, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources expects nearly half a million hunters to participate.
Wilderness Inquiry And Partner Organizations To Host Thrive Outside Day At Boom Island Park, Saturday, October 8
Minnesotans are invited to connect with nature and participate in hands-on outdoor activities including canoeing, birding, fishing, hiking, biking, fire-building, and more.
Leaving Things A Little Bit Better
Dave Terry’s life has come full circle, and from all appearances, he couldn’t be happier with returning to where he started from.
Bison At Minnesota State Park Produce Record Number Of Calves
For reasons that are not entirely clear, a record number of bison calves have been born at Minneopa State Park, located near Mankato, Minnesota.
Nation/World
Addressing Agent Orange In Laos
While investigating the impacts of Agent Orange in the A Loui Valley in Vietnam back in the early 2000s, I would always look across the valley towards Laos and wonder what the impacts of Agent Orange were on the other side of the border.
St. Paul City Councilmembers Nelsie Yang And Dai Thao Join Hmong Community And Allies To Call For Federal Investigation Into Siskiyou County, California Sheriff’s Office
St. Paul City Councilmembers Nelsie Yang (Ward 6) and Dai Thao (Ward 1) join organizers and community leaders to call for a federal investigation into Siskiyou County, California Sheriff’s Office for racial discrimination toward the Hmong community in Siskiyou County.
A Homecoming To Remember
It’s been my ritual to order a Beerlao as the plane approaches Laos. Over the years, it is always the same sense of joy, excitement, and sadness all in one feeling.
Midsummer Memories: Retracing Our Steps In Laos
Since that first excursion into Laos at Huay Xai in the mid-1990s, I have returned many times traveling the country extensively from Champasak Falls and my wife’s birthplace in Pakse, to the Bolaven Plateau.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
As the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to ripple across our nation, an escalating foreclosure crisis among FHA-insured borrowers is reaching a cataclysmic point impacting hundreds of thousands of borrowers.
