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 also provides the means for businesses, schools and organizations to make a connection with the Hmong Community.
HAP Academy OIC Graduates Its First Students – Class of 2025
June 11, 2025, was a historic day as Hmong American Partnership (HAP) Academy OIC celebrated the first graduating class since the technical school’s inception.
Pakou Yang Named Interim President Of Normandale Community College
The Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has named Pakou Yang to serve as interim president of Normandale Community College. The appointment becomes effective June 4, 2025.
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?
Meet “Stop Kiss” Costume Designer Khamphian Vang
During Khamphian Vang’s first five shows with Mu as a costume designer, she created a magical snail (as well as human-sized turd emoji costumes) for Katie Ka Vang and Melissa Li’s “Again;”
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.
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.
Koj Tuaj Yeem Muaj Kev Tsim Nyog Txais MinnesotaCare – Mus Nrhiav Paub Hnub No
Tsis txhob tos ntxiv lawm. Mus saib seb hnub no koj puas tsim nyog txais MinnesotaCare.
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
The Hmong International Freedom Festival Excitement Grows
The Hmong International Freedom Festival is approaching fast, and everyone is excited about attending this monumental event that will be held Saturday, June 28th, and Sunday, June 29th, 2023. Nearly 60,000 people attend the two-day festival each year.
HMONG CULTURAL CENTER 2024 ANNUAL REPORT
It is the mission of the Hmong Cultural Center to promote the personal development of children, youth, and adults through education while providing resources that enhance cross-cultural awareness and understanding.
Bush Foundation Selects 2025 Bush Fellows
The Bush Foundation announced the 2025 Bush Fellows – individuals whose bold vision and leadership are shaping communities in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography.
The 2025 Hmong International Freedom Festival Celebrates Freedom and Culture
Join us as we celebrate 50 years of Hmong freedom after the exodus from Laos at the 43rd Annual Hmong International Freedom Festival.
SKYLINE MINI GOLF RETURNS TO THE WALKER ROOFTOP TERRACE WITH ARTIST-DESIGNED HOLES AND STUNNING VIEWS
Skyline Mini Golf returns to the Walker rooftop this summer with stunning skyline views and fun for all ages.
Sports/Outdoors
Judge C.R. Magney State Park
Father’s Day, 2025: Bring Dad To An Award-Winning Destination
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.
Nation/World
A Legacy Of Hope
I became connected to Legacies of War when I moved to Washington, DC after law school. The organization was a significant part of my understanding of where and how my family came to the U.S.
A Girl And Her Tamarind Tree
This past November, for the first time ever, my mother and I returned to Laos together. We had not been in Laos together since 1979. I was just over five years old when we fled Khammouane Province due to significant post war trauma.
The Story of Legacies Of War Origin
During the U.S. bombing in Laos (1964-1973), an American educational adviser Fred Branfman and his Laotian colleague Bouangeun Luangpraseuth collected illustrations and narratives from Laotian refugees.
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.
