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Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity is honored to partner with City of Lakes Community Land Trust to develop 17 townhomes in the Harrison neighborhood now through 2023.

“We didn’t have time to listen closely to our collective stories, and they didn’t teach this part of the history in schools, so it never fully registered to our Southeast Asian communities on what the Secret War was and how our people were impacted.”

How Parents Can Keep Their Students Safe At School

During the two-year COVID pause, the Minnesota State Fair Department of Natural Resource building at the southwest corner of Carnes Ave. and Nelson St. remained closed. This year for the August 25 – September 5, 2022 run of the fair, the building will be open.

BIPOC businesses are an essential part of the economy. As one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. economy, for example, Black businesses contribute an estimated $200 billion to the national economy annually.

I wanted the podcast to feel familiar, and I want listeners to feel connected in the Legacies community. We all have a voice in history, there just weren’t many microphones to go around and capture all the voices. 

“Growing up, my favorite superhero was Superman,” shares 26-year-old Ryan Aaron Lee of St. Paul.

My mother, Vilayvanh Bounnaphol was an accomplished and well-known artist for her enduring and beautiful songs: Nok Santiphap, Dan Hang Itsala, Champa Muang Lao, Sai Lom Yen, Bun Khun Pak, and Thong Na Sang.

Our people, culture, values, and traditions to this day remain a mystery to the American people. It is time the American people learn who we are, what our people have done and our love for this great country we now call home.

Remembering those first few paychecks you received for a summer job, babysitting gigs, or an allowance from your parents brings back the nostalgia of simpler times. Fast-forward to today, and your kids are probably going through a very similar moment in time.

The Bush Foundation recently announced the 2022 Bush Fellows, a group of individuals whose remarkable vision and drive are transforming communities in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and the 23 Native nations that share the same geography.

The Lao Family Community of Minnesota, Inc. announces the plans for a new building project. ALL are invited to come to the public meeting on August 13, 2022 from 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the Lao Family Community, Inc. building

The Hmong International Freedom Festival is approaching fast, and everyone is excited about attending this monumental event which had a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.

This is to give notice that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11990, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands, to determine the potential affect that its activity in the wetland will have on the human environment.

Juneteenth is a day like no other. It is both a celebration of freedom and a reminder of the work that still must be done to bring about a more equitable society.

With only a few weeks left until the 40th anniversary of the Hmong International Freedom Festival, I had the opportunity to interview two of the most important figures that are responsible for making this event happen.

Moises’s salaried graphic production work in Minneapolis was earning him enough money to finally afford the opportunity to buy a good used car. As a favor, a friend at work offered him an introduction to a used car dealer who spoke Spanish.

Minnesota’s relief program for homeowners, HomeHelpMN, who have fallen behind on their mortgages or other housing-related expenses because of the COVID-19 pandemic is now open.

The mask mandate has been lifted and this year’s amazing Hmong International Freedom Festival will celebrate its 40th Anniversary. This monumental event will be held on July 2nd and July 3rd.

Your credit score is a number that tells a story of who you are as a customer. The good news is that understanding how it works and monitoring it can help you take control of the story over time.

On Hmong American Day, HALED announces conference focused on Hmong and ethnic entrepreneurs.

On behalf of the board of trustees, we thank everyone for your input on the matters related to the Hmong International Freedom Festival (HIFF) sports competition prizes and payouts to all our competing teams.

May Lor Xiong won the GOP Minnesota Congressional District 4 endorsement at the district convention on April 23rd.

Mai Weu is a wife, mother, grandmother, gardener, bible study leader, Trellis volunteer ambassador and trusted member of the Hmong community.

For the fifth consecutive year, Saint Paul Area Realtors® are welcoming community-based organizations or groups to apply for a grant to be used to improve the community it serves.

To support Black and Hispanic women in the workplace, we must understand the unique challenges they face and advance solutions. Young Black and Latina girls are more likely to identify as leaders than girls of other races. However, when they grow up, the disparities they face when it comes to pay and opportunity are jarring.

The all-day event will serve as a meeting place for businesses, entrepreneurs, and job seekers.

This is to give notice that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11990, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Protection of Wetlands, to determine the potential affect that its activity in the wetland will have on the human environment.

(StatePoint) Is the COVID-19-related payment suspension (also known as a forbearance) on your home loan ending? Ready to resume making mortgage payments? Understanding your options and being proactive can help ensure a smooth process, say experts.

(StatePoint) Is the COVID-19-related payment suspension (also known as a forbearance) on your home loan ending? Ready to resume making mortgage payments? Understanding your options and being proactive can help ensure a smooth process, say experts.

Almost two years have passed since Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, introduced the Legacies of War Recognition and Unexploded Ordnance Removal Act.

One year ago, on March 16, 2021, eight people, including six Asian women were killed at three spas in the Atlanta metro area. Since then, the #StopAsianHate movement across the nation has spurred thousands to combat the rising violence and racism directed towards Asian Americans.

The former UWO director of Affirmative Action who says he was discriminated against on the basis of his race and national origin, as well as retaliated against when he complained about race discrimination, is appealing a decision by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin in favor of the UW System Board of Regents.

After reviewing the new Fourth Congressional District boundaries, May Lor Xiong affirmed her decision to file for Congress with the Federal Elections Commission and to seek Republican endorsement.

The Hmong Times was fortunate to have a chance to sit down (virtually) with HAP’s new President & CEO – May yer Thao. We’d like to thank Ms. Thao for taking the time to share her story, experience, leadership and vision for HAP’s growth and outreach in the community.

We would like to dedicate this book to all of the Hmong who have lived in Wat Thamkrabok and are now scattered around the world. We dedicate this book as a memory of good and bad times together.

The Hmong Cultural Center is the primary Hmong and Asian American organization in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area that provides community outreach activities related to multicultural education for the purposes of promoting positive race relations in the Twin Cities community. 

This letter comes to you from Jerry Redfern and Karen Coates, creators of the new documentary “Eternal Harvest.”

Being an actor means so much to me! I’ve had some amazing experiences, booked some fun projects and roles and I have huge dreams for my future in entertainment. 

The Hmong Cultural Center officially launched its new museum in a dedicated storefront at University and Western in St. Paul on December 2, 2021.