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.
Michelle Lee – Professional Stuntwoman And Fight Choreographer
From Marvel to DC, Sony, Disney, and beyond, professional stuntwoman and fight choreographer Michelle Lee has made the ultimate transformation to leading lady!
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
Health
Back To The Future With COVID-19
Covid-19 vaccines, testing, and treatments will no longer be free once the Public Health Emergency (PHE) expires on Jan. 11, even as the U.S. faces down a more infectious new subvariant XBB 1.5.
Put Health Coverage At The Top Of Your Resolutions List This Year
Minnesotans have until January 15 to sign up for health insurance through MNsure.
Act Now To Sign Up For A Full Year Of Health Coverage In 2023
Enroll by December 15, 2022, for coverage starting January 1, 2023. Minnesotans have just a few days left to sign up for health insurance through MNsure before the December 15, 2022, deadline for coverage starting January 1, 2023.
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.
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
Why Suni Lee Doesn’t Have To Use Her Platform To Educate About Hmoob People
In a recent text conversation with my cousin, we were talking about a few famous, well-achieved Hmoob women. This conversation revolved around the topics of representation and what each of them are doing to help the Hmoob community.
Remember Laos
I will never forget the answer to this question for the rest of my life.
“What called you back to Laos, Grandma?”
5 Tips To Become A Homeowner In 2023
Homeownership is the largest financial undertaking for most Americans and a key to building generational wealth. It can provide a base of security, as building home equity provides you with more financial options in the future.
Leading Hmong James Beard Nominated Chef Talks Hit Exotic Cooking Series & Being Named Chef Of The Year
As recently seen on Good Morning America, James Beard nominated and EATERS “Chef of the Year,” Chef Yia Vang has had one of his busiest years to date with his projects including competing as a challenger on Netflix’s “Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend”
2022 – The Year In Review
2022 was a very eventful year for the Hmong community locally, nationally, and beyond. With COVID-19 ramping down and people returning to a more normal way of life, many other happenings were going on among the Hmong community.
Sports/Outdoors
Teaching, Serving, Protecting – Naturalist Jobs With State Parks Require Variety Of Skills
Not long ago and while off the clock, Mike Dunker took a hike. While outside, he was recognized by a park visitor who remembered him from a naturalist program he led.
Give The Gift Of Minnesota’s Outdoors
Need a gift idea for an outdoors enthusiast? It’s tough to wrap a waterfall or a scenic overlook, so how about a Minnesota state parks annual permit or gift card?
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.
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.
