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.
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?
College vs. Trade School: Which Choice Is Right For You?
Real life starts after high school — or at least, professional life does. But while college may seem like the inevitable next step after your high school diploma, you shouldn’t be blinded to the alternatives.
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.
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.
AGAIN, BY LOCAL KATIE KA VANG & MELISSA LI, MAKES ITS WORLD PREMIERE AT THEATER MU
Local Hmong American playwright and theater artist Katie Ka Vang returns to Theater Mu for the world premiere of her and Melissa Li’s musical, Again. Weaving together unlikely friendships, complex family dynamics, and original songs, Again runs March 31-April 16 at Mixed Blood Theatre in Minneapolis.
Health
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.
What Those With Asthma or COPD Need to Know About Whooping Cough
(StatePoint) Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is an extremely contagious bacterial infection that can lead to severe, sometimes life-threatening health problems, such as exacerbation of chronic medical conditions — including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Business and Finance
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.
Take Time Off This Summer, But Not From Your Finances
Summer is here, bringing all the fun that comes with months of warm weather and hours of daylight. As you plan your summer season itinerary, however, you might discover you’re juggling more expenses than just a trip to the beach.
Small Business Owners – Catalysts For Economic Growth
Almost half of all U.S. employees work for small businesses, defined as companies with fewer than 500 employees, and a staggering 99 percent of all U.S. companies fall under the “small business” designation, according to the Small Business Association.
Community
Hmong Cultural Center Is Awarded Federal Museum Grant
The Hmong Cultural Center Museum has been awarded an Inspire! Grant for Small Museums in the amount of $49,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services in Washington D.C.
Hmong Cultural Center Can Help You Get Your U.S. Citizenship And Learn English
Becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen has many benefits – citizens can vote and run for public office, obtain a U.S. passport, sponsor family members to come to the U.S. and hold certain jobs reserved for citizens such as federal government jobs.
DEA Encourages Back To School Drug Awareness And Education Among Family And Friends
Students across the Midwest are returning to school and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division is reminding families to make time for honest discussions about the dangers associated with the experimentation and use of drugs.
Giving Girls A Space To Be Themselves
As a parent and a youth mentor, back-to-school season is an exciting time in my world. The long summer days have passed but a new year full of possibilities awaits my daughters, my Girl Scout troop, and me.
The Ultimate Guide To The 2023 Minnesota State Fair: Everything You Need To Know
The Minnesota State Fair (Thursday, August 24th – Monday, September 4th) is a beloved annual event that draws millions of visitors from all over the country.
Sports/Outdoors
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
Adventures At Minneopa State Park
Bison Herd Takes Time From Grazing To Welcome Newest Calf Additions
Bat Housing As One Antidote To The Catastrophic White-nose Syndrome
Deborah Locke interviewed Parks and Trails Resource Management Supervisor Ed Quinn about the health of Minnesota bats. Below is their conversation.
Nation/World
Most Asian Americans View Their Ancestral Homelands Favorably, Except Chinese Americans
The majority of Asian Americans view the U.S. positively and see it as the world’s leading economic power of the next decade.
CIA Museum: Exploring The Known Unknowns
Nestled inside the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in Langley, VA – is a museum cloaked in secrecy. A museum at CIA headquarters? I couldn’t believe it either, but it’s true!
50 Years Ago
50 Years Ago, On August 14th, 1973, The Last American Bombs Fell On Laos In Bolikhamxay Province – We Aren’t Calling It An Anniversary, Here’s Why
An Idyllic Childhood And A Painful Awakening
Not long before my seventh birthday, in August 1970, my family moved to Laos. My dad worked for the government, and we had just spent two years on the island of Cyprus.
Why National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Is Important
We observe National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States.
