by Kim Benjamin | Mar 12, 2018 | Nation/World
#Justice4Justin By Priscilla Yang Justin Thao is the twenty-year old California man who inspired the #Justice4Justin movement. It recently gained social media attention throughout the Hmong community, gaining over 3,000 likes in about one week. The movement not only...
by Kim Benjamin | Mar 12, 2018 | Community
Hmong Women Writers Panel At Maplewood Library By Amy Doeun Pa Na Lor, Communications Specialist for Ramsey County Library pulled together a panel of Hmong women writers at the Maplewood library. The room was packed with standing room only. She said she was...
by Kim Benjamin | Mar 12, 2018 | Education
A Powerhouse Charter School: Noble Academy By Mike Pocmich Let it be known: Noble Academy is an astounding charter school. Located in Brooklyn Park, MN, Noble Academy will be celebrating their 10th year of operations this year. Beginning in the 2018-2019 school...
by Kim Benjamin | Feb 22, 2018 | Sports/Outdoors
It’s Way More Than Play: Why Spending Time Outdoors In Cold Weather Makes You (And The Kids) Healthier By Deborah Locke, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Information Officer Getting the kids or yourself outside on a brisk winter day may seem...
by Kim Benjamin | Feb 22, 2018 | Community
Brian Vangtou Xiong, A Hmong American Success Story Dr. Brian Vangtou Xiong is the first Hmong professor and the first Hmong doctoral student to graduate from Minnesota State University, Mankato in Counselor Education and Supervision with an emphasis on College...