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.
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.
Always Be Careful: The ABCs Of School Safety
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. The traditional classroom setting will teach your child a great deal, but if you want your child to have a truly well-rounded education, you will need to supplement that setting with after school and extracurricular activities.
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?
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.
Lake Street Council Launches New, Interactive Lake Street Art Drop Series
Beginning May 4, local artists to hide free art pieces along the Lake Street corridor for a creative scavenger hunt that is open to everyone.
Local Katie Ka Vang And Melissa Li To Premiere Their Hmong American Musical
A Q&A with Vang about “Again,” produced by Theater Mu from March 29-April 16 in Minneapolis.
Health
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.
Are We Done With Masks? Three Experts Review The Latest Findings
A new study finds masks do little to prevent the spread of viruses like the flu and Covid, and that hand washing, and vaccines offer more protection.
Business and Finance
Stay Ahead Of The Scammers And Keep Your Accounts Safe
Your phone pings. It looks like a text message from your bank, and it’s urgent. It says you need to send money to your account using a wire transfer or digital payment like Zelle® to reverse a fraudulent transaction.
5 Tips To Get Ahead Of Holiday Debt
The holiday season is fast approaching, and most people find themselves spending a little – or a lot – more than usual during these festive final months of the year.
Diverse Suppliers Are Good For Business And The Community
Diverse businesses are the backbone of many communities. That’s why JPMorgan Chase is committed to helping these businesses develop and thrive.
Taking Your Small Business To The Next Level
After a long period of planning and hard work, you’ve finally turned your dream of starting a small business into reality. As many business owners soon recognize, however, the launch is just the beginning of their entrepreneurship journey.
5 Ways To Build Or Rebuild Your Credit
A good credit score is a critical part of a healthy financial future.
Community
An Experiment In Using Digital Screens For News And Advertising Is Gaining Traction
A pilot project – sponsored by the Reynolds Journalism Institute – to help news organizations serving under-represented communities is picking up steam and expanding from its roots in the Midwest.
Celebrating Tradition and Unity at the 43rd Annual Minnesota Hmong New Year Celebration
In St. Paul, Minnesota, the vibrant colors, rich traditions, and joyous spirit of the Hmong community come together to mark the 43rd Annual Minnesota Hmong New Year Celebration.
Ready For Cold Weather? Steps To Save Money, Save Energy, And Stay Warm
As Minnesota’s weather turns cold, homeowners and renters can take steps now to save money, save energy and stay warm.
Tradition Of The Hmong: Celebrating The 43rd Hmong-American New Year At The St. Paul RiverCentre
The MNHNY at the St. Paul RiverCentre has been hosted by The United Hmong Family, Inc. (UHF, Inc.) over the past several years, succeeding the former Lao Family Community of Minnesota (LFC).
Why Your Vote Matters-The Importance Of Participating In City Council And School Board Elections
My life’s journey began in Savannakhet, Laos, in the year of 1978. I was born into a diligent family; my father worked at the hospital, and my mother managed a convenience store.
Sports/Outdoors
Adventures At Fort Snelling State Park What You Don’t See You Will Hear: The Search For Wily Woodpeckers
Maybe like me, your first introduction to woodpeckers took place in the 1960s on a 30-minute television cartoon show, “Woody Woodpecker.” The whacky, red-headed character created for movie theaters in 1940 had this loud, ha-ha-ha-ha-ha cackle.
The Push-Pull of Nature Wild River State Park Completes Exhibits and Visitor Center Improvements
A couple years ago in the fall, park naturalist Mike Dunker returned to the Wild River State Park visitor center from his work outside — which could include prairie seed collection or a public program on prairies.
Work That Blends Two Worlds – A Conversation With Roger James, Grand Portage Naturalist
Below is an interview with Leland “Roger” James (Ojibwe), the parks and trails naturalist at Grand Portage State Park in the far northeast corner of Minnesota.
New Junior Ranger Program Promotes Life-Long Love For The Outdoors
One of the best features of the new Minnesota Parks and Trails Junior Ranger Program book is that it gets adults thinking, too. Here’s another great feature: the impression made on children as they earn a patch that might lead them to a lifetime of love for the outdoors.
Adventures at Interstate State Park
A Billion Years of History Packed Into An Hour
Nation/World
The Return Of Cluster Bombs To Southeast Asia
Two disturbing milestones were passed in 2023. In April, the Cluster Munition Monitor, the research wing of the Cluster Munition Coalition (CMC), identified the first use of cluster munitions in Southeast Asia since the Indochina War ended 48 years ago, in 1975.
Exploring Lao History And Healing In Vientiane With ARTICLE22
This August, ARTICLE22 returned to Laos and embarked on a unique journey with our treasured partner, Legacies of War.
A Journey Back To Laos
My life’s journey began in Savannakhet, Laos, in the year of 1978. I was born into a diligent family; my father worked at the hospital, and my mother managed a convenience store.
From Beats To Legacies: My Journey With Legacies Of War
In the vibrant tapestry of life, some threads hold a deeper significance than others. My personal journey, Joy Christine Ngaosivath, or “Miss Joy,” as I’m known in the Las Vegas music scene, is one woven with the melodies of my Lao heritage.
The Unexpected Legacy Of War Coming Full Circle
My parents never wanted to leave their beloved home country of Vietnam. After the Fall of Saigon in 1975, they both had no choice.
