Hmong Times Community
The Hmong Times Community sections provides our readers with an in depth view of the people and events within the Hmong Community in Minnesota and nationally. Here you can read articles that cover the Hmong Community life. We highlight the people that make a difference and the events that bring our community together.
2018 – The Year In Review
2018 was a very eventful year for the Hmong community locally, nationally and beyond. The Hmong Times takes a look back at some of the top stories of 2018.
Sheriff-Elect Bob Fletcher Promotes Chy Nou Lee To Inspector, Highest Ranking Hmong American Officer In Minnesota
Ramsey County Sheriff-elect Bob Fletcher announced Chy Nou Lee will be promoted and appointed to his leadership team as an Inspector for Youth Crime Prevention Programs, effective January 7, 2019.
Hmong American Representative-Elects Affirm Commitment To Community
With inauguration day right around the corner and freshmen orientation underway, The Hmong Times caught up with the seven Hmong American representative-elects and judges.
40 Years On, Minnesota Hmong New Year Spotlights Youth And Women
On Friday, November 23, the United Hmong Family’s Minnesota Hmong New Year kicked off its 40th anniversary. With the theme of “Passing the Torch,” it was a moment not only to honor the long legacy of Hmong in Minnesota, but also to look forward to an even brighter future for the community.
Highway 252/Interstate 94 Open House
Open houses to gather input for future of Highway 252/Interstate 94 Corridors in Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Minneapolis
Celebrating Hmong Heritage At The 2019 Hmong American New Year
At the Hmong American New Year commemoration held at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, members from the Hmong community find a vital platform to celebrate the uniqueness of Hmong history and arts.
Council Member Dai Thao Responds To Clearing Of Charges Against Him In Voting Case
On November 9, 2018, Ramsey County Judge Starr cleared Council member Dai Thao of all charges against him for assisting a disabled voter last fall.
Empowered Through Adult Education
HAP Instructor Kristin Klas has a great story that sums up the liberating power of literacy.
Midterm Election Brings Historic Wins For Hmong American Candidates
With seven Hmong American candidates from Minnesota winning political seats this midterm election, the community witnessed landmark victories worth celebrating.
The Minnesota Hmong New Year Celebrates It’s 40th Anniversary
Beginning with the grand opening on Friday, November 23 at 11:00, the United Hmong Family’s Minnesota Hmong New Year will kick off it’s 40th Anniversary.
Training Courses Available for Minnesota Produce Growers
Minnesota produce growers are invited to take a one-day training course to meet the requirements for the Produce Safety Rule, which is part of the new federal Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
U of M’s Mani Vang Joins Cultural Jambalaya’s Board of Directors
Vang’s family was one of the first Hmong families to resettle in the Twin Cities.
Keeping Older Hmong People Connected
Quick. What do these movies have in common: Grand Torino, The Martian, A Beautiful Mind, The Shining, Castaway, and Shut In?
The 2019 Hmong American New Year At The State Fairgrounds
On November 10-11, the Lee and Rose Warner Coliseum at the Minnesota State Fair Grounds will transform into a bastion of Hmong culture for the Hmong American New Year.
The Source For Second Chances
Custom Jobs Training at HAP Proves That It’s Never Too Late to Start Over
What Are The Responsibilities Of Our Elected Officials?
As the November elections approach, we wondered if our readers know exactly what each of our state’s elected officials are responsible for in the roles that they are campaigning for.
The Hmong Folk Arts Experience Exhibit
The Hmong Cultural Center is excited to announce the launch of the new Hmong Folk Arts Experience interactive museum exhibit at its museum center in St. Paul.
YouTube: My Favorite Channels!
My job is so fun. I get to make videos of my children, test minivan gear and now…talk about my favorite channels! This is more than a filler article.
Preparing For The Naturalization Interview
We can all agree that interviews are nerve-wracking, especially one that will determine a person’s ability to become a naturalized citizen, but there are a few ways to prepare for success.
Hmong Studies Journal Publishes Education Issue
Hmong Cultural Center’s partner, the Hmong Studies Journal has published a new special issue focusing on contemporary concerns and issues in Hmong American education.
Wilder Recognition Dinner
On Friday, September 21st,, Hmong Professionals attended a special fundraising dinner at the Wilder Foundation. This is the 4th year that such a dinner has been held.
Election Day Voting Q & A
The 2018 midterm elections are coming up on Tuesday, November 6th. To help make Election Day as seamless as possible for you, we’ve rounded up some of the most frequently asked questions concerning the more practical side of voting in this election.
Here’s To Your Health
HAP intensifies focus on health and well-being by increasing outreach and enrollment services for MNsure and SNAP.
The Time Is Now To Get Your U.S. Citizenship
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.
Minnesota Elections 2018 – Meet The Candidates
You’ve met the Hmong candidates that are running for political office in the last issue of the Hmong Times, now let’s take a look at who’s running in the other races for 2018.
Running Aces Is This Summer’s Best Bargain
It’s better than even money that the Running Aces Casino & Racetrack is this summer’s best bargain. Running Aces offers a jackpot of indoor/outdoor experiences that will have you wondering why you waited so long to check out this north metro entertainment treasure.
The Race Is On
The primaries are over, the fields are set and the race to November 6th begins. Several Hmong candidates made it through the primaries. They are:
Frogtown Community Center
In July, the City of St. Paul broke ground on what is to become the Frogtown Community Center. The Community Center is a renaming of the Scheffer Recreation Center.
Voter Registration
The first step to voting is registering. You can do one of the following:
-pre-register online or by submitting a paper application in person or by mail
-register at the polls
Historic Judicial Campaign – Vote In The Primaries On August 14!
There are two Hmong-American individuals running for judicial office in Ramsey County this election year. If elected, one or both of these individuals will be the first person, in the State of Minnesota, of Hmong-American descent to win a position on the bench by vote.
What Is A Primary Election
A primary election is an election used either to narrow the field of candidates for a given elective office or to determine the nominees for political parties in advance of a general election. Primary elections can take several different forms.
The 2018 Minnesota State Elections Hmong Candidates Preview
This summer and fall, the Hmong Times will be running a special 2018 Election Primer series to keep readers up-to-date on election news, voter information, candidate updates and much more.
‘Peb Yog:’ Community Comes Together After Tragedy At Festival
“Peb yog. We are Hmong,” said spoken word artist Kevin Yang at a peace walk held July 4 in memory of Jacky Vue, 19, who died from gunshot wounds earlier that week.
China Chang Runs For Mrs. Minnesota-America
Global entrepreneur, philanthropist, success coach, China Chang, announced her entry in the Mrs. Minnesota-America beauty pageant, on social media. She represents Ramsey County in her delegation run for the pageant title and crown.
Rep. Fue Lee Introduces Resolution Honoring Asian Pacific American Month
On May 15th, Rep. Fue Lee (DFL – Minneapolis) honored the many Asian/Pacific Minnesotans who contribute greatly to Minnesota’s economy and culture with a resolution on the floor of the Minnesota House of Representatives commemorating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.
Ways To Earn Extra Income
The financial genius Warren Buffett advised that you should “never rely on a single source of income.” Mr. Buffett’s advice is one of the most important things to remember when working towards financial freedom.
MDH Warns Of Fraudulent Calls Posing As Health Department
Minnesotans and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) appear to have been subjected to a “spoofing” attack. Spoofing is a practice used to falsify the telephone number or name on caller IDs to disguise the identity of the real caller.
Remember Hmong Veterans This Memorial Day
Song Khoua Xiong watched his older brother Bla Neng Xiong go to Thailand for specialized training by the Americans during the Secret War. Upon his return, the elder Xiong joined the late Colonel Song Leng Xiong and his battalion in establishing the Long Tieng airfield.
Global Love Day
On May 1st, from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M., Cottage Grove Arts Commission and I hosted a brand-new event, Global Love Day, at River Oaks Golf Course and Event Center in Cottage Grove.
Brand New Minnesota Grown Directory Now Available
The 2018 Minnesota Grown Directory is now available. The one-thousand-member Directory boasts Minnesota agricultural products and services available directly from farmers and farmers markets.