Come Celebrate Tater Daze

Start your summer at Tater Daze in Brooklyn Park on Saturday, May 31st!

Lifesaving Blood Essential As School Year Wraps Up

Don’t delay – book now to ensure blood /platelets are on hand when seconds count. May brings end of school year celebrations and activities, and it’s easy for things to fall off the radar.

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.

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;”

‘RELISH’ NOMINATED FOR 2025 JAMES BEARD MEDIA AWARD

Produced by Twin Cities PBS (TPT) and Hosted by Chef Yia Vang, the Sixth Season of the Food and Culture Series Premieres June 23.

Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

In 1992, Congress passed Public Law 102-450, designating May as Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, commemorating the month that marked the arrival of the first documented Japanese immigrant to the United States and the completion of the transcontinental railroad, a feat that culminated from the contributions of ~20,000 Chinese immigrants.

Hmong Cultural Center – Hard At Work Preserving Hmong Heritage

The Hmong Cultural Center, located at 375 University Avenue, Suite 204 in St. Paul, provides community outreach activities related to multicultural education for the purposes of promoting positive race relations in the Twin Cities community. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Safety At School

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.

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Back-To-School Preparation

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?

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Trade School Or College

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.

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Choosing A School: Know The Options For Your Child

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.

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Health

An Annual Exam Can Help Older Adults Stay Healthy

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.

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Business and Finance

Stay Safe From Holiday Scams

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.

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Community

Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

In 1992, Congress passed Public Law 102-450, designating May as Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, commemorating the month that marked the arrival of the first documented Japanese immigrant to the United States and the completion of the transcontinental railroad, a feat that culminated from the contributions of ~20,000 Chinese immigrants.

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Sports/Outdoors

I Can! Programs Teach Outdoor Skills That Last A Lifetime

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.

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Adventures At Fort Snelling State Park – A Quest For Wintering Birds

Adventures At Fort Snelling State Park – A Quest For Wintering Birds

A pretty interesting thing about birds is this. They are everywhere, in the city, suburbs, small towns, countryside. Whether you see them at your bird feeder in the back yard, on an office building windowsill, or whether you visit a state park or trail with your kids, you are highly likely to see and hear birds.

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Nation/World

The Story of Legacies Of War Origin

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.

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Glimmer Of Hope

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.

read more
Remembering Fred Branfman – The Man That Told America

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.

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Laos Trip: A Reflection From The Peacheys

Laos Trip: A Reflection From The Peacheys

We went to Laos in March of 1981 to work with Mennonite Central Committee as peace and development workers.  As we got off the plane in the early evening darkness, we heard the sound of hundreds of frogs chirping along the runway. Immediately we knew that we had come to a welcoming place that reminded us of our own rural roots.

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Reflecting On The Heritage, Ownership And Accountability Of War Debris In Laos

Reflecting On The Heritage, Ownership And Accountability Of War Debris In Laos

In early 2024, Legacies of War kindly invited me, an archaeologist and heritage scholar, to join them on a trip to Laos to observe the work they do in the field. When thinking about archaeology, the first thing that often comes to mind are images of Indiana Jones or Lara Croft in search of lost or stolen treasures from a deep past and long-gone civilizations.

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