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.
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?
Trade School Or College
Both trade school and college can help you in achieving your goals. Luckily, determining which one is the right option for you does not have to be too complicated.
Choosing A School: Know The Options For Your Child
Your local public school is close by and probably where most of the kids in your neighborhood go. But it isn’t the only option. There are many different types of schools out there, public and private. There are even schools that specialize in helping kids with learning and thinking differences.
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.
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
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
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.
How To Make Your Credit Card Work For You
Credit cards can be an important tool toward building a healthy financial future. When used responsibly, credit cards can help you establish a solid credit history, making it easier to finance larger purchases – like a home or vehicle – in the future.
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.
Community
Meet Four Of Minnesota’s Anti-Racism Advocates
Explore the potential of dual voting in American politics and how it could lead to real change. Discover how this unique approach could shape the future of the country.
Chenue Her Joins FOX 9 As Morning Anchor
In a significant move that resonates both personally and professionally, Chenue Her has joined FOX 9 as their new morning anchor.
Building the Foundation for a Good Life
When I tell my story about how I became one of the leaders of a Girl Scouts troop for Hmong girls, I credit my daughter for being my inspiration.
Minnesota State Fair Welcomes Hmong Minnesota Day at Dan Patch Park
Now in its ninth year, Hmong Minnesota Day at Dan Patch Park is about hope, healing and a celebration of life. Hmong MN Day is a celebration of culture, history, performance arts, and the contributions of Hmong Americans in Minnesota.
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.
Sports/Outdoors
State Park Staff Explain The Art And Science Of Predicting Fall Color
Once again, the Parks and Trails Division of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will offer its Fall Color Finder at mndnr.gov/fallcolor. The website’s primary purpose is to report the status of leaf color change across the state so people can finalize their travel plans to get outdoors and enjoy the fall colors season.
Adventures At Wild River State Park – A Fall Hike Reveals The Mysteries Of Fall Leaf Color
To anyone encountering our small group at Wild River State Park recently, you would have thought, how nice. Happy people out for a simple walk. Adults with children, zipped up jackets, a park naturalist talking away.
Minnesota’s Iron Range – A History Of Family Legacies
Both of Jody Popesh’s grandpas worked at the Soudan Mine located in northern Minnesota’s Iron Range – because that is what Iron Range men, mostly men, did back in the day.
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.
Nation/World
The Power Of Dual Voting: America’s Path To Real Change
Explore the potential of dual voting in American politics and how it could lead to real change. Discover how this unique approach could shape the future of the country.
Artificial Intelligence Could Dramatically Reshape the 2024 US Election
The Biden Administration’s executive order on AI places many standards on the emerging technology, but experts say much more is needed to safeguard the election process.
Realizing The American Dream For All Requires Bold Policy Reforms
Many American workers are generationally poor, because of their race, gender, immigration status, or choice of occupation. Better policy can create more equitable wages.
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.
